The term ‘Mobile Broadband’ is used to describe high-speed Internet access using wireless mobile devices such as smart phones and laptop computers. With mobile broadband, individuals can connect to the Internet from anywhere that wireless service is available, without having to search for wireless hotspots or WiFi signals. To access mobile broadband services using a laptop computer, users have to typically insert a special USB access modem also known as an aircard, into their laptop computer. The aircards are typically supplied by the Internet Service Provider.
The main advantage of mobile broadband is that it allows users to access the Internet from wherever they are. It works exactly the way a cell phone does, by receiving signals from a wireless tower. Many mobile broadband networks are based on a network standard known as 3G, for Third Generation. Mobile access speeds can vary, depending on the service provider and the quality of the wireless signals. Typically though, 3G mobile services deliver access speeds of between 600 and 1200kbps. Before individuals can access mobile broadband, they need to subscribe to the service from a wireless service provider. Almost all major wireless providers in the U.S these days offer 3G mobile broadband services for subscriptions that typically cost around $60 a month. Some vendors charge for the aircards while others throw them in for free as part of the service contract. Examples of vendors offering these services include Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint.
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