O2 is a leader in mobile broadband packages and devices to get on the internet. O2 dongles are their mobile broadband device if you want to plug in with one laptop or mobile device. The dongle is a USB device much like a memory stick only this one connects you to the internet rather than storing data. Dongles are small modems that can send and receive data. The signal from O2’s broadband network sends a connection signal when you turn on the computer. It then pulls information from that signal to open up websites and pages.
O2 offers black, white, or pink dongles all with the same capabilities. They are PC and Mac compatible with a plug and play installation. The software is preloaded on the dongle to allow your computer to read the software, install it, and provide you with instant access to the internet.
Connection speeds will be 7.2Mbps for the downlink. Downlink or download speed is important as this tells you how quickly you can download and watch or listen to video or music. The larger the file or the more you try to do with your internet downloads the slower the connection. Your uplink will be 5.76Mbps, which is the amount of speed you have to upload files and send them via the internet.
O2 dongles support the 8GB SD card. Furthermore, with O2 broadband dongles you can purchase 500Mb, 1Gb, or 2Gb. You can also contact O2 to see what programmes they offer for more gigabytes per month. All O2 dongle plans are based on usage per month meaning you can obtain a contract or pay as you go option; however, the gigabytes purchased expire in 30 days. Also, you obtain 1Gb per month with pay as you go plans even if you pay for 3Gb. It would mean you have a 90 day pay as you go option.
