Personal Hotspots Buyer's Guide
When mobile broadband first became available one of its major drawbacks was that you could only use it with a single computer. This has now changed with the arrival of personal hotspots, which are essentially a mini broadband WiFi router which creates a wireless network so you can share the connection with multiple devices.
This is a great solution for anyone who needs to share a connection but doesn't want to pay for a full phone line and home broadband supply. Great for those on the move or in short term accommodation or even anyone waiting for a fixed line to be installed.
If you are planning on using a hotspot as a long term solution it's important to remember the following:
Download speeds will in most cases be slower than a fixed line connection.
Download allowances are lower than most fixed line supplies and top up prices higher.
In general though hotspots offer a huge amount of flexibility and taken with a pay as you go contract can provide an perfect back up solution for anyone who relies on a broadband connection should their usual supply fail.
