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[Closed] (3 mobile) High speed 3G dongles "HSPA+"

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Anyone used one, seem pretty interesting? The std 3G dongles I've used can be painfully slow even with full* signal. Totally skint at the moment so am trying to locate the cheapest way to get hold of one for my dad. Which maybe a £20 unit from PC World and swapping the £15.99 contract sim card for a 3 mobile £5 one off ebay with £10 credit, and ability to PAYG.
Anyone aware of any potential issues doing this?

*:Qi informed me that the signal bars are actually a misnomer.


 
Posted : 08/12/2011 2:30 pm
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How's their network rollout going?


 
Posted : 08/12/2011 2:39 pm
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no idea, but as he's based in mid Brum & would only be using it there (he doesn't want broadband) I'd assume it would be one of the more likely places they'd start rolling it out.


 
Posted : 08/12/2011 2:42 pm
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Seems it's "in progress".

http://blog.three.co.uk/2011/05/06/moving-towards-4g/

Might be worth asking the question on that blog, or sticking details into their coverage checker.


 
Posted : 08/12/2011 2:44 pm
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The coverage check just says there signal, not what type.. I'll stick a question up.

Though buying the old type dongle now, for the minimal cost between the two does seem a tad silly.


 
Posted : 08/12/2011 2:49 pm

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