{"id":25580,"date":"2020-05-04T00:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T23:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/?p=25580"},"modified":"2025-09-19T12:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:13:23","slug":"vodafone-mobile-broadband-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-mobile-broadband-review","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone Mobile Broadband Review: R219 Mobile Wi-Fi &#038; K5161 Dongle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\"><em>Vodafone offers 4G mobile broadband from \u00a311\/month, allowing you to get connected to the internet on up to 10 devices.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21258\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vodafone-Logo-2017-300x266.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vodafone-Logo-2017-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vodafone-Logo-2017-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vodafone-Logo-2017-40x35.png 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vodafone-Logo-2017-100x89.png 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Vodafone-Logo-2017.png 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>In the UK, Vodafone offers <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband-deals\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband-deals\">a 4G mobile broadband service<\/a> allowing you to get connected to the internet on up to 10 devices at the same time. With <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-coverage-review\">99% 4G population coverage<\/a> and download speeds of up to 150Mbit\/s, the service can be a useful alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/home-broadband\">home broadband<\/a> especially if you&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>When joining Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband service, there&#8217;s a choice of two devices. Most people now choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">Vodafone R219 mobile wi-fi hotspot<\/a> as it allows you to connect up to 10 devices to the internet at the same time. The <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">Vodafone K5161 USB data dongle<\/a> is also available if you want a simpler device that gives you mobile broadband on your laptop. Alternatively, it&#8217;s also possible to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fdata-only-sim\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/data-only-sim\">mobile broadband SIM card<\/a> that gives you access to mobile broadband on Vodafone without a new device.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll review Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband service including the devices and price plans available. We&#8217;ll also look at the download speeds and coverage available on the service.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Vodafone_Mobile_Broadband\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Vodafone Mobile Broadband<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Vodafone_R219_Mobile_Wi-Fi_Hotspot\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Vodafone R219 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Vodafone_K5161_USB_Dongle\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Vodafone K5161 USB Dongle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mobile_Broadband_SIM_Cards\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Mobile Broadband SIM Cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Download_Speeds\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Download Speeds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Coverage\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Coverage<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#2G_3G_4G_Coverage\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.1<\/span> 2G, 3G &amp; 4G Coverage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#International_Roaming\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.2<\/span> International Roaming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#More_Information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> More Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Vodafone_Mobile_Broadband\">Vodafone Mobile Broadband<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border shadow-sm alignright wp-image-25592 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-250x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-250x241.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-768x740.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-100x96.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-500x482.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website-750x723.jpg 750w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-Website.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>In the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband-deals\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband-deals\">Vodafone&#8217;s 4G mobile broadband service<\/a> gives you access to high-speed broadband internet on up to 10 devices at the same time. With 99% population coverage, <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/download-speeds-2g-3g-and-4g-actual-meaning\">download speeds<\/a> of up to 150Mbit\/s, and a choice of flexible one-month or 12-month plans, it can be a useful addition or alternative to your regular home broadband service.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Vodafone&#8217;s regular fixed-line home broadband (including <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-superfast-broadband-review\">Superfast Broadband<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-broadband-review#Gigafast_Broadband\">Gigafast Broadband<\/a>), Vodafone&#8217;s 4G mobile broadband service doesn&#8217;t rely on a phone line. This gives you the flexibility to use it in more places &#8211; whether that&#8217;s at home or outside at a different location. You can even use it abroad in 51 destinations at no extra cost through <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-global-roaming\">Vodafone Global Roaming<\/a> (or in 81 destinations if you have an Unlimited Max price plan).<\/p>\n<p>When joining Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband service, you&#8217;ll currently have a choice of two devices: either the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">Vodafone R219 mobile wi-fi hotspot<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">Vodafone K5161 USB data dongle<\/a>:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-ken table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"50%\">Vodafone R219 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/th>\n<th width=\"50%\">Vodafone K5161 USB Data Dongle<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25588\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-250x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-250x150.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-40x24.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-750x450.jpg 750w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25587\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-250x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-250x150.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-40x24.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal-750x450.jpg 750w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-Horizontal.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best for connecting multiple devices to the internet at the same time (up to 10 devices at one time).<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Best for connecting a single device (your laptop) to the internet using mobile broadband.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compatible with any device that supports wi-fi connectivity. Includes your phone, laptop, tablet, smart TV, games console and more.<\/td>\n<td>Compatible with a laptop running Windows 7 or later, or Mac OS X 10.9 and newer. A driver will be installed on your laptop for the dongle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fairly light and portable: the hotspot weighs 95g and measures 10.0 x 5.8 x 1.37 cm. A micro-USB cable is used for charging, giving up to 6 hours battery life on one charge.<\/td>\n<td>Even lighter and more portable. The dongle weighs just 35g and measures 8.8 x 2.8 x 1.15cm. There&#8217;s no need for a separate charger &#8211; just plug the dongle into a USB port on your laptop to use it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Available for \u00a335 upfront on a one-month rolling plan. No upfront cost on 12-month plans with 6GB+ of data.<\/td>\n<td>Available for \u00a330 upfront on a one-month rolling plan. No upfront cost on 12-month plans with 6GB+ of data.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">See Vodafone R219 Price Plans &amp; Specifications \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">See Vodafone K5161 Price Plans &amp; Specifications \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In the following sections, we&#8217;ll review each of the two mobile broadband devices in more detail.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Vodafone_R219_Mobile_Wi-Fi_Hotspot\">Vodafone R219 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25588 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-250x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-250x150.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-40x24.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal-750x450.jpg 750w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-R219-Mobile-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Horizontal.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>For most people, we&#8217;d recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">Vodafone R219 mobile wi-fi hotspot<\/a> as the best device for getting online through Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband service.<\/p>\n<p>The R219 hotspot allows you to get up to 10 devices connected to the internet at the same time. It connects to Vodafone&#8217;s 4G network, offering <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/download-speeds-2g-3g-and-4g-actual-meaning\">Category 4 LTE download speeds<\/a> of up to 150Mbit\/s. Using the 4G signal, it then broadcasts a regular wi-fi network for your other devices to connect to. This means it should work with any wi-fi enabled device including your laptop, tablet, smartphone, smart TV, games console and more.<\/p>\n<p>Weighing just 95g, the Vodafone R219 is designed to be a portable device that you can easily carry in your pocket. It has a built-in battery with a capacity of 1,500mAh (enough for up to 6 hours of active usage on one charge). The battery can be topped up using a micro-USB cable and charger which is provided in the box.<\/p>\n<p>You can currently get the Vodafone R219 on <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">the following mobile broadband plans from Vodafone<\/a>:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-ken table-sm table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Data Allowance<\/th>\n<th>Contract Length<\/th>\n<th>Upfront Price<\/th>\n<th>Monthly Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>12 month contract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Max Plan)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a333\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Up to 10Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a328\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a322\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a317\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a320<\/td>\n<td>\u00a311\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>1 month contract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Max Plan)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a335<\/td>\n<td>\u00a337\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Up to 10Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a335<\/td>\n<td>\u00a332\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a335<\/td>\n<td>\u00a326\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a335<\/td>\n<td>\u00a321\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a335<\/td>\n<td>\u00a315\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>Pay As You Go<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15GB Data (90 day validity)<\/td>\n<td>Pay As You Go<\/td>\n<td>\u00a350<\/td>\n<td>Top-up as required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more information on the R219 including detailed specifications, <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">please see the Vodafone website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Vodafone_K5161_USB_Dongle\">Vodafone K5161 USB Dongle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-25585\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-150x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-150x250.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-24x40.jpg 24w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-60x100.jpg 60w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-300x500.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle-450x750.jpg 450w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-K5161-USB-Data-Dongle.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>As an alternative to the R219 mobile wi-fi hotspot, Vodafone also offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">K5161 USB data dongle<\/a>. This is a simpler device compared to the R219, allowing you to use mobile broadband on only one device at a given time (your laptop).<\/p>\n<p>The main advantage of choosing a K5161 USB data dongle is the fact it&#8217;s lighter and more portable than a R219 hotspot. Weighing just 35g, it&#8217;s around one-third of the weight of a R219 hotspot. There&#8217;s also no need to charge the device or to carry around a charging cable for it &#8211; simply plug it in to the USB port on your laptop to use it. The dongle also has a built-in micro-SD card reader. This allows you to transfer files between different devices.<\/p>\n<p>The main disadvantage of the K5161 data dongle is that it can only be used on one device at a time. This needs to be a laptop with a spare USB port, running on Windows 7 and later or Mac OS X 10.9 and later. It isn&#8217;t possible to use the dongle with other types of device like your tablet, smartphone or games console.<\/p>\n<p>The following table shows a list of available <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">mobile broadband plans for the Vodafone K5161<\/a>. Broadly speaking, these are very similar to the price plans on the R219 hotspot. However, you can save \u00a35 on the upfront cost if you choose to take the K5161 dongle on a 1-month rolling plan:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-ken table-sm table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Data Allowance<\/th>\n<th>Contract Length<\/th>\n<th>Upfront Price<\/th>\n<th>Monthly Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>12 month contract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Max Plan)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a333\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Up to 10Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a328\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a322\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a317\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a320<\/td>\n<td>\u00a311\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>1 month contract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Max Plan)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a330<\/td>\n<td>\u00a337\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Up to 10Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a330<\/td>\n<td>\u00a332\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a330<\/td>\n<td>\u00a326\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a330<\/td>\n<td>\u00a321\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a330<\/td>\n<td>\u00a315\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>Pay As You Go<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15GB Data (90 day validity)<\/td>\n<td>Pay As You Go<\/td>\n<td>\u00a345<\/td>\n<td>Top-up as required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more information about the K5161 USB data dongle, <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">please see Vodafone&#8217;s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Mobile_Broadband_SIM_Cards\">Mobile Broadband SIM Cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25596\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-250x166.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Vodafone-Mobile-Broadband-SIM-Card-750x498.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>If you already have an unlocked mobile broadband device that you&#8217;re happy to use, Vodafone offers <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fdata-only-sim\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/data-only-sim\">data-only SIM cards for mobile broadband<\/a> from \u00a311\/month. These data-only SIM cards are enabled for both 4G and <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/5g-network-coverage\">5G coverage<\/a>. This means you can access <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/download-speeds-2g-3g-and-4g-actual-meaning\">5G download speeds<\/a> if you have a compatible device to use with the service.<\/p>\n<p>Vodafone currently offers <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fdata-only-sim\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/data-only-sim\">the following mobile broadband SIM cards<\/a>:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-ken table-sm table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Data Allowance<\/th>\n<th>Contract Length<\/th>\n<th>Upfront Price<\/th>\n<th>Monthly Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>12 month contract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Max Plan)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a333\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Up to 10Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a328\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a322\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a317\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a311\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>1 month contract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Max Plan)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a337\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlimited Data (Up to 10Mbit\/s)<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a332\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a326\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a321\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2GB Data<\/td>\n<td>12 month contract<\/td>\n<td>\u00a30<\/td>\n<td>\u00a315\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fdata-only-sim\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/data-only-sim\">see the Vodafone website<\/a> for full details about all of their mobile broadband SIM cards.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new 4G tablet on which to use Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband service, they also <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Ftablets\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/tablets\">sell a range of iPads along with tablets from Samsung and Huawei<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Download_Speeds\">Download Speeds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22152\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/London-Light-Trails-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/London-Light-Trails-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/London-Light-Trails-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/London-Light-Trails-40x26.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/London-Light-Trails-100x64.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/London-Light-Trails.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fmobile-wifi%2Fvodafone%2Fr219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/mobile-wifi\/vodafone\/r219-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot\">Vodafone R219 mobile wi-fi hotspot<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband%2Fpay-monthly-contracts%2Fdongles%2Fvodafone%2Fk5161-dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband\/pay-monthly-contracts\/dongles\/vodafone\/k5161-dongle\">Vodafone K5161 data dongle<\/a> support Category 4 LTE speeds (up to 150Mbit\/s download and up to 50Mbit\/s upload). In practice, however, the actual download speeds you get will depend on the coverage available in your area. It may also be affected by the number of other people using the service in your area.<\/p>\n<p>For an estimate of the download speeds available, enter your postcode on <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fnetwork%2Fstatus-checker\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/network\/status-checker\">Vodafone&#8217;s online coverage map<\/a>. You can tap on the &#8220;data speed info&#8221; button after entering your postcode to see a range of speeds that will likely be available.<\/p>\n<p>Most of Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband plans have uncapped download speeds so you&#8217;ll get the fastest available speeds in your area and on your device. The only exception is on their \u00a328\/month Unlimited data plan which has a maximum download speed of 10Mbit\/s. The \u00a333\/month Unlimited Max plan has uncapped download speeds.<\/p>\n<p>Customers using their own mobile broadband device with <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fdata-only-sim\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/data-only-sim\">Vodafone&#8217;s data-only SIM card<\/a> may be able to access even faster speeds than what is available on the Vodafone R219 and K5161. For instance, 5G speeds are available on a data-only SIM if you have a 5G device and are living in a <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/5g-network-coverage\">5G coverage area<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Coverage\">Coverage<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"2G_3G_4G_Coverage\">2G, 3G &amp; 4G Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22231\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018-768x1195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018-658x1024.jpg 658w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018-26x40.jpg 26w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018-64x100.jpg 64w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vodafone-Coverage-Map-2018.jpg 885w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/>On Vodafone&#8217;s mobile broadband service, you&#8217;ll have access to 99% population coverage in the UK on Vodafone&#8217;s 2G, 3G and 4G networks.<\/p>\n<p>Before signing up to Vodafone mobile broadband, we&#8217;d strongly recommend double-checking the coverage in your area. You can do this by entering your postcode on <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fnetwork%2Fstatus-checker\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/network\/status-checker\">Vodafone&#8217;s online coverage map<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fnetwork%2Fstatus-checker\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/network\/status-checker\">Check Vodafone Coverage (vodafone.co.uk) \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth checking the coverage on Vodafone in all of the places where you&#8217;d use your mobile broadband service (e.g. at home and at work).<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using a 5G-ready device with a mobile broadband SIM card, it may also be possible to access <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-coverage-review#Vodafone_5G_Coverage\">5G coverage on Vodafone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-coverage-review\">our in-depth guide to coverage on Vodafone<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/mobile-operators-explained-virtual-networks-and-coverage\">overview of how mobile coverage works in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"International_Roaming\">International Roaming<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21330\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Travel-Plan-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Travel-Plan-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Travel-Plan-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Travel-Plan-40x26.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Travel-Plan-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Travel-Plan.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>If you&#8217;re travelling abroad, you can use your mobile broadband service through <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile%2Fglobal-roaming\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile\/global-roaming\">Vodafone Global Roaming<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On all mobile broadband plans, it&#8217;s possible to roam at no extra cost when travelling to <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-global-roaming#Roam-Free_Countries\">one of 51 European destinations<\/a> (capped at a maximum of 25GB per month on unlimited data plans).<\/p>\n<p>On the Unlimited Max price plan, you can roam at no extra cost in 81 international destinations with <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-global-roaming#Global_Roaming_Plus\">Global Roaming Plus<\/a>. This includes most European countries along with the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey and more.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-global-roaming#Roam_Further_Countries\">most other countries<\/a>, it will cost you \u00a36\/day to use your Vodafone mobile broadband service as part of the Roam-further offer.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile%2Fglobal-roaming\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile\/global-roaming\">Vodafone&#8217;s official website<\/a> or read <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/vodafone-global-roaming\">our full guide to Vodafone Global Roaming<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"More_Information\">More Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For more information on Vodafone mobile broadband, <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.co.uk%2Fmobile-broadband-deals\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Vodafone Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.vodafone.co.uk\/mobile-broadband-deals\">please see Vodafone&#8217;s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vodafone offers 4G mobile broadband from \u00a311\/month, allowing you to get connected to the internet on up to 10 devices. 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