Vodafone launches 3GB mobile broadband
Vodafone has announced the launch of a Broadband Pro mobile broadband plan. Designed to complement the existing mobile broadband range, Broadband Pro offers users 3GB of data per month for $69.95 with a 24 month contract.
”We have the very popular 1GB plan, but customers have told us they want more data when they’re on the move,„ said GM of products and services, Kursten Shalfoon.
The new plan is also available at $79.95 per month (with an additional $10 for bundle insurance) for customers who want no fixed term.
”The customer automatically gets the benefit of our bundle insurance which gives them a buffer of an additional 3GB of traffic to ensure they don’t run the risk of exceeding the monthly limit.„
Customers who sign up for 24 months can choose between a free Vodem or a Vodafone Mobile Connect PC card for $99. The Vodem requires no additional software to install - customers simply plug the Vodem into a USB port on their laptop or desktop and the Vodem takes care of installation.
Vodafone’s 3G Broadband network offers real-world speeds of between 800kbit/s and 1.4Mbit/s download speed and 380kbit/s upload speed. The Broadband Pro plan is available from Monday, July 23.
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Comments
Date amended. There is a Monday July 21 next year but even Vodafone can't mean that. :)
Posted by: Ted Gibbons (PCW Deputy Ed) | July 20, 2007 11:54 AM
If they'd set the cap to 10GB for the same price, it might've actually been usable for a home connection instead of DSL.. (A few friends of mine have really shitty DSL, to the point where vodafones 3G is faster) but alas..
Posted by: Daniel Richards | July 20, 2007 11:37 AM
"The Broadband Pro plan is available from Monday, July 21" - want to check the date? :)
Posted by: Chris | July 20, 2007 10:37 AM