Vodafone launches R201 mobile WiFi hotspot in the UK, Three shrugs
By Richard Lai 
posted August 16th 2010 2:13PM
posted August 16th 2010 2:13PM
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Launches in the UK
* Up to five people can simultaneously access Vodafone's network through a single mobile broadband connection
Vodafone UK has launched the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi (R201), a mobile broadband device that allows up to five people to simultaneously connect to the internet over the Vodafone network.
Available free on a £25, 18 month price plan including 5GB of mobile data, the new device makes it possible for Wi-Fi enabled products, such as laptops and tablet PCs, games consoles and music players, to simultaneously access to the internet through a single Vodafone mobile broadband connection, making it ideal for staying connected on the move.
The device is designed to be easy to set up and use, incorporating a display screen to provide information about the type and strength of signal available, Wi-Fi connectivity and battery life.
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi also gives customers great flexibility when it comes to connecting to the Vodafone network, giving them a choice of using either USB or Wi-Fi to get online. Connecting over Wi-Fi allows users to position the device in order to maximise the available Mobile Broadband signal, giving them the freedom to work anywhere within range of the Wi-Fi connection.
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi offers users a great performance over the Vodafone's reliable mobile network and also has the capacity to support up to 32GB Micro SD memory cards, which can be purchased separately.
* Up to five people can simultaneously access Vodafone's network through a single mobile broadband connection
Vodafone UK has launched the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi (R201), a mobile broadband device that allows up to five people to simultaneously connect to the internet over the Vodafone network.
Available free on a £25, 18 month price plan including 5GB of mobile data, the new device makes it possible for Wi-Fi enabled products, such as laptops and tablet PCs, games consoles and music players, to simultaneously access to the internet through a single Vodafone mobile broadband connection, making it ideal for staying connected on the move.
The device is designed to be easy to set up and use, incorporating a display screen to provide information about the type and strength of signal available, Wi-Fi connectivity and battery life.
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi also gives customers great flexibility when it comes to connecting to the Vodafone network, giving them a choice of using either USB or Wi-Fi to get online. Connecting over Wi-Fi allows users to position the device in order to maximise the available Mobile Broadband signal, giving them the freedom to work anywhere within range of the Wi-Fi connection.
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi offers users a great performance over the Vodafone's reliable mobile network and also has the capacity to support up to 32GB Micro SD memory cards, which can be purchased separately.
No comments??? I have to say, Vodafone gets an A for design, this this looks sweet!
Vodafone are expensive compared to Three. 5GB of mobile broadband costs me £7.50 per month ($11.64) and I bought the new Huawei E585 Mi-Fi with OLED display for £39.99 ($62). I'm happy with the service and the speed- I consistently get around 3-4Mbps and in the 2 and a bit years with them I've never been without service, except for 2 days when they were doing network upgrades to the masts in my area.
Three's mobile broadband is excellent, pay £15 for 3GB and it's valid for 3 months. In my experience, unless you're streaming content, this is more than enough. I think 3GB a month is overkill. It's always managed to provide great speed in every location I've tried, even when O2 and vodafone have poor signal.