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from £25 a month for 1GB one-off upfront cost applies – depending on plan

choose your usage: 1GB, 3GB or 5GB with up to 200 inclusive texts

Compaq CQ66 with mobile broadband

Compaq CQ66 with mobile broadband

the classic, essential notebook

  • 15.6" screen
  • 2GB RAM
  • Windows® 7 Home Premium
  • 24-month warranty

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Asus 1005HGO with mobile broadband

Asus 1005HGO with mobile broadband

the brand-new Asus

  • 10.1" screen
  • 1GB RAM
  • Windows® 7 Home Starter
  • 24-month warranty

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mobile broadband

from £5 a month


With its high-performance antenna, the Option 515M gives you a stronger signal within the Orange network.

  • optimised signal performance
  • limited edition Orange design
  • special price: just £20
  • 8GB MicroSD card

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FAQ's

How do I sign up?
How much does it cost?
Using mobile broadband
  • How do I install my Orange dongle?

    Please see the user guide that comes in the box for instructions on installing the dongle. You can also view the user guides here. hide

  • Can I use my phone's SIM in my dongle?

    No. You dongle's SIM is set up differently in our network to ensure you receive the best possible mobile broadband speed. hide

  • Can I exchange my fixed broadband for a dongle?

    You can simply choose not to renew your fixed broadband contract, and purchase Orange mobile broadband instead. Be aware that if you're currently within your fixed broadband contract period, charges are likely to apply if you cancel. You may also like to keep an eye out for our great offers giving you both fixed and mobile broadband, so that you can stay connected whether you're at home or out and about. hide

  • How can I monitor my mobile broadband usage?

    Our mobile broadband connection manager has a number of options for monitoring your usage. You can download the latest version for use with any of our dongles by clicking here.

    By clicking the "Usage" button you will be shown a summary of the amount of data that you've transferred. This will help you know when you have used up your monthly inclusive allowance of data, and when you will be charged at the out-of-bundle rate. You can reset this summary data whenever you like, but we suggest you do so on your bill date.

    By clicking the "Usage" button, and then choosing the "Usage limits" tab, you'll be able to configure alerts that will warn you about the amount of data you are transferring. We suggest that you set up a usage limit equal to your monthly inclusive allowance, so that you will know when you are about to be charged at the out-of-bundle rate. hide

  • Can I change my dongle for a newer one?

    You can choose a new mobile broadband dongle when you renew your mobile broadband contract. hide

  • Can I use my dongle in more than one computer?

    Yes. The dongle is a plug and play device, so simply plug in the device into another laptop or PC and it will install the software, then you're good to go. hide

  • Can I use my dongle in any laptop or desktop computer?

    You can use your dongle in most PCs, laptops and Apple Macs. Each dongle may vary slightly depending upon the Operating System you use on your computer (e.g. Microsoft Windows). To ensure your PC, laptop or Mac is supported, please check the system requirements of the device. hide

  • Will it work with my Mac?

    All of our dongles work with Mac OS X. Please click here to download the latest connection manager software. hide

  • Will it work with Windows7?

    All of our dongles work with Windows7. Please click here to download the latest connection manager software. hide

  • Can I make video calls using the dongle?

    You can make video calls over the internet using applications such as Windows Live Messenger to talk to your friends or family. Please be aware some applications and services will use more data than others. hide

  • Do I need a home phone line?

    No, with mobile broadband you only need Orange mobile coverage. hide

  • Does the dongle act as an internet gateway for others to use?

    No, the dongle provides an internet connection for the laptop or PC that it is directly connected to. hide

  • How does this work with my existing fixed broadband?

    You can use your existing fixed broadband in the same way you do today, or you can use Orange mobile broadband as a replacement. hide

  • Is it secure? Can I use it for online banking?

    Yes. Mobile broadband offers the same level of security as a fixed broadband connection. hide

  • What factors will affect the connection speed?

    As mobile broadband uses the Orange mobile network, your service is dependent on the quality of the coverage you receive. To check the coverage in your area use our coverage checker. If you aren't happy with the coverage you receive just return your dongle within 14 days for a full refund. hide

How good is the coverage?
  • Can I really use this anywhere - where I live, work and travel?

    You can use your dongle anywhere you have Orange network coverage. To check the coverage in your area use our coverage checker. If you aren't happy with the coverage you receive just return your dongle within 14 days for a full refund. hide

  • Does this work on the Eurostar?

    Yes, although as your dongle needs network coverage, it won't work while you're inside the Channel Tunnel. You will also need to enable roaming for your dongle to work while you're in France.

    To enable roaming before you go abroad, call 150 from an Orange mobile or 07973 100150 from any phone hide

  • Can I return it if I have poor coverage?

    Yes, if you bought it less than two weeks ago, and you have your proof of purchase, you can return it to the point of purchase. hide

Can I use it abroad?
  • Can I use my Orange dongle overseas?

    Yes you can, but you will need to enable it before going abroad by calling 150 from an Orange mobile or 07973 100150 from any phone. Please be aware though, that any usage abroad will not be deducted from your domestic data bundle and that you will be charged at a different rate. For our best overseas rates, we recommend you sign up for one of our roaming bundles. hide

  • How do I enable roaming for my Orange dongle?

    Please call 150 from an Orange mobile or 07973 100150 from any phone. hide

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Technical terms
  • How is mobile broadband different from Wi-Fi?

    Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that allows PCs, laptops and other devices to connect to a network, and usually the internet. It's useful within a building such as your home, or a cafe. Mobile broadband uses the Orange mobile network to give you an internet connection, which means you can stay connected anywhere you have Orange coverage. hide

  • What is a dongle?

    A dongle is the name for the USB device that allows you to connect to mobile broadband. You might also hear it called a USB modem or USB stick. hide

  • What is 1GB?

    A Giga Byte is an amount of data. We provide a number of plans and bundles to ensure that mobile broadband is always suitable for your needs, whether you occasionally surf the internet, or regularly download music. To help you understand how much data you're likely to use click here for our data calculator. hide

  • What is 3G?

    3G refers to the Third Generation mobile network. hide

  • What is HSDPA?

    High Speed Downlink Packet Access. HSDPA comes in a number of different speeds, for example. 1.8, 3.6 and 7.2Mbps. In the near future there's also the possibility to reach 14.4Mbps speeds and beyond. hide

  • What is HSUPA?

    High Speed Uplink Packet Access. As well as downloading data from the internet, you may need to upload data such as pictures on to a social networking site. HSUPA enables you to do this very quickly via the 3G network. hide

  • What is 3G+?

    3G+ is what we call HSDPA and HSUPA. hide

  • What is GPRS?

    General Packet Radio Services hide

  • What is EDGE?

    Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution. hide

boost your monthly usage allowance

Get the usage you need with our data bundles. Simply add them to your current or new monthly contract.

How does it work?

You simply add the desired data bundle to your monthly contract, and enjoy the additional monthly usage allowance.

What is the contact length?

The bundles are 30 days rolling, which means that you can cancel, upgrade or downgrade your data bundle at any time and the changes will be reflected from your next billing date.

How do you add your data bundle?

Simply choose the mobile broadband bundle you want - with a laptop or without - and add on the data bundle to suit your needs.

You can currently add the following extra-usage bundles to your monthly allowance:

  • 1GB
    £5
  • 3GB
    £10
  • 5GB
    £15
  • 10GB
    £20

here are our mobile broadband plans

contract length plan monthly allowance monthly cost out of
bundle rate
no ties perfect if you just want to try 30
days
Internet Everywhere Freedom 15 3GB £15 5p / MB
Internet Everywhere Freedom 25 10GB £25
unlimited off-peak perfect if you want to make the most of the morning commute 12
months
Early Bird - unlimited off-peak usage between midnight and 9am
Early Bird 13 1GB £13 2p / MB
Early Bird 18 3GB £18
Early Bird 28 10GB £28
standard contract perfect if you want convenient and great value 18
months
exclusively for existing Orange customers
Internet Everywhere 5 500MB £5 2p / MB
comes with an extra 500MB
Internet Everywhere 10 1GB £10 2p / MB
Internet Everywhere 15 3GB £15 2p / MB
Internet Everywhere 25 10GB £25
laptops perfect if you want a laptop 18
months
Internet Everywhere Laptop 30 1GB £30 2p / MB
Internet Everywhere Laptop 35 3GB £35
Internet Everywhere Laptop 40 5GB £40
24
months
Internet Everywhere Laptop 25 1GB £25 2p / MB
Internet Everywhere Laptop 30 3GB £30
Internet Everywhere Laptop 35 5GB £35

extra data bundles you can add for more flexibility

data bundles perfect if you want more usage allowance 30
days
Internet Everywhere Bundle 1 GB 1 GB £5 n/a
Internet Everywhere Bundle 3GB 3 GB £10
Internet Everywhere Bundle 5GB 5 GB £15
Internet Everywhere Bundle 10GB 10 GB £20

Don't forget you can work out what your monthly usage might be by using our online data calculator or by trying one of our 30 day plans.

Orange Bill Promise: on 12 and 18 month tariffs you'll never be charged more than £30 per month for going over your data allowance. And on Freedom tariffs, you'll never be charged more than £40 per month (excludes roaming, additional bundles and additional service charges; subject to fair usage policy.)