Vodafone offers 5G coverage in 100+ towns and cities, along with 99% population coverage on 4G and 2G.
In the UK, Vodafone offers four types of mobile network coverage: 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G. Their newest and fastest 5G coverage is available in more than 100 locations, offering average download speeds of 150-200Mbit/s. Elsewhere in the country, Vodafone offers 99% population coverage on 4G with average download speeds of 23-35Mbit/s.
In this article, find out how to check the Vodafone coverage in your area and how to see a Vodafone coverage map for 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G. We’ll discuss the differences between the four types of coverage, what you’re able to do with them and the download speeds available. Finally, we’ll look at the international coverage on Vodafone and how you can use it when travelling abroad.
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Vodafone offers 4G mobile broadband from £11/month, allowing you to get connected to the internet on up to 10 devices.
In the UK, Vodafone offers a 4G mobile broadband service allowing you to get connected to the internet on up to 10 devices at the same time. With 99% 4G population coverage and download speeds of up to 150Mbit/s, the service can be a useful alternative to home broadband especially if you’re struggling with slow internet or poor wi-fi at home. It can also be useful for working from home, using video conferencing or for keeping the kids entertained.
When joining Vodafone’s mobile broadband service, there’s a choice of two devices. Most people now choose the Vodafone R219 mobile wi-fi hotspot as it allows you to connect up to 10 devices to the internet at the same time. The Vodafone K5161 USB data dongle is also available if you want a simpler device that gives you mobile broadband on your laptop. Alternatively, it’s also possible to get a mobile broadband SIM card that gives you access to mobile broadband on Vodafone without a new device.
In this article, we’ll review Vodafone’s mobile broadband service including the devices and price plans available. We’ll also look at the download speeds and coverage available on the service.
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The Huawei 5G CPE Pro router powers 5G home broadband services on EE, Three and Vodafone. You can also buy an unlocked SIM-free router.
If you’re looking for 5G home broadband in the UK, the chances are you’ll be provided with a Huawei 5G CPE Pro router to use on the service.
At present, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro router is available on EE’s 5GEE Home, on Three’s 5G home broadband service and on Vodafone’s GigaCube 5G. It’s also possible to buy an unlocked 5G CPE Pro from Amazon but it’s worth noting this is a slightly different model with extra bands and slower wi-fi (you’ll get the H112-372 rather than the H112-370 when buying the unlocked device).
In this article, we’ll review the Huawei 5G CPE Pro router, including how you can use it and the price plans available. We’ll also take an in-depth look at individual features of the router including mobile connectivity & 5G download speeds, home network connectivity including wi-fi and the design of the router.
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The upload speed of your home broadband or mobile broadband connection is important for things like video conferencing and cloud storage.
In the UK, most home broadband and mobile broadband services are asymmetric. This means upload speeds are slower than download speeds, affecting things like video conferencing, cloud storage and online backup services. For this reason, it’s worth choosing a broadband connection with good upload if you want to use these services on a regular basis.
In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the topic of upload speeds, seeing how home broadband and mobile broadband services compare on upload. We’ll also look at how this affects your real world day-to-day usage.
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Learn about the different types of home broadband in the UK and compare different broadband internet service providers (ISPs).
In the UK, there are multiple different technologies used for home broadband including ADSL, fibre, cable, 4G and 5G. There are also numerous different ISPs you can choose from, with a range of different home broadband plans using different underlying technologies.
In this section, we’ll explain the different types of home broadband in the UK, the pros & cons of each broadband technology and where you’re currently able to get it. We’ll also compare different broadband ISPs across each type of home broadband technology.
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You’ll often see terms like superfast and ultrafast broadband when comparing fibre broadband providers.
In the UK, you’ll often see terms like “superfast fibre” and “ultrafast fibre” when comparing home broadband services. These terms are intended to distinguish different categories of home broadband, based on the maximum download speed that’s available on the service.
In this article, we’ll look at the different types of home broadband in the UK. We’ll also look at the definitions of “standard broadband”, “superfast broadband” and “ultrafast broadband” before comparing different broadband technologies in more detail.
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Coverage should be your top consideration when choosing a new mobile network. Find out how to compare the mobile coverage in your area.
When you’re choosing a new mobile network, the coverage available in your area should be the first thing you consider.
On a mobile network with poor coverage, you would likely have a frustrating experience. Web pages are likely to load slowly on your phone (or not at all) and phone calls are likely to being missed. The battery life on your smartphone will also be worsened by poor coverage.
In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about mobile coverage in the UK. From how to check and compare coverage across different mobile networks to the key questions you should ask when considering the coverage on a network. We’ll also discuss the UK’s system of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) along with apps and accessories for improving the coverage in your home.
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On O2, you can use your mobile phone abroad at no extra cost in up to 75 destinations, depending on your price plan.
With O2 Travel, it’s possible to use your mobile phone abroad at no extra cost in up to 75 destinations. In a further 63 destinations, you can pay a flat rate of £6 per day for unlimited minutes, texts and data (with speeds of up to 2Mbps).
The countries in which you’re able to use the O2 Travel offer depends on the price plan you have. On O2’s Pay As You Go plans, you’ll have access to international roaming at no extra cost in 43 European destinations. This increases to 48 destinations on Pay Monthly plans, and to 75 destinations on Pay Monthly Plus (and on regular Pay Monthly plans if you’re living in a Virgin Media household).
In this article, we’ll review the O2 Travel offer including the countries where you’re able to use it and how much it will cost. We’ll also look at data speeds when abroad, the fair usage policy on O2 Travel and alternative roaming offers from other networks. Finally, we’ll look at how you can keep your current phone number if you’re moving to O2 to take advantage of their O2 Travel offer.
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Become an expert on home broadband: learn about the different types of broadband and compare broadband speeds in the UK.
If you’d like to understand how broadband works, it’s important to understand the technology that provide it along with the pros & cons of each type of broadband.
In this section of the website, we’ll go back to basics, explaining how different broadband technologies work in the UK. We’ll also look at how you can compare broadband download speeds and upload speeds, and how you can cancel or change your home broadband provider in the UK.
Compare TV deals and the best value ways of getting access to sport and entertainment.
In the UK, there are numerous TV providers including Sky, Virgin Media, BT, TalkTalk and NOW TV. There are also numerous different ways of getting access to sport and entertainment plans such as BT Sport and Sky Sports.
In this section of the website, we’ll compare the best value TV deals in the UK. Simply choose the type of content you’d like to watch to read our comparison of the available deals.