Stay online on the go with Mobile Broadband

Create your own portable Wi-Fi hotspot with 4G and 5G MiFi, or get a Data SIM for your tablet so you can get online wherever, whenever you need to.

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Data only SIMs

Data Only SIMs

Already got a MiFi hub or tablet you’d like to connect to Mobile Broadband? Check out our Data Only SIM deals.

Pay Monthly Data SIM

Ideal if you’re using your devices all the time. We offer a range of Pay Monthly SIMs, so you can find a deal that suits your needs and gets you connected.

Why Mobile Broadband on Three?

Ideal for remote working

In-between work locations, a digital nomad, or need a more consistent connection on the go? Your personal mobile Wi-Fi keeps you online wherever you work.

Great deals and contract lengths

With 1-month, 12-month, and 24-month plans available – as well as no-commitment Pay As You Go SIMs – you can find the best mobile broadband plan for you.

Connect up to 32 devices

Whether you’re sharing a connection with colleagues or keeping kids entertained while you travel, you can connect their phones, laptops, tablets, and more to your 4G or 5G MiFi router.

Long-lasting, portable design

MiFi can keep you connected for up to 8 hours on one charge. It’s lightweight and about the size of many popular smartphones, so it’s easy to take with you wherever you go.

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Using Mobile Broadband as Wi-Fi

When you can connect to our network, a mobile Wi-Fi router like MiFi can create a portable hotspot that can be used to connect multiple devices. But if you need an indoor home connection, then visit our Home Broadband page where you can choose a 4G or 5G Broadband plan.

Benefits of Mobile Broadband

Mobile broadband keeps you connected to the internet on the go, so you don’t have to hunt down a Wi-Fi network. Mobile broadband is ideal for travel, remote, or hybrid working, and full-time digital nomads. Use a portable 4G or 5G MiFI router or a data SIM in a tablet or laptop.

Mobile Broadband a.k.a. MiFi, Mobile Wi-Fi...

MiFi, mobile Wi-Fi, and portable Wi-Fi are all different names for mobile broadband. Whatever you call it, mobile broadband is designed to help you get your devices online wherever you are.

How it works

Mobile broadband helps you to get online by using a data SIM. These data SIMs can be used in tablets, laptops, and a MiFi router to link you to Three’s mobile network and the internet.

Why choose Three?

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Frequently asked questions

Mobile broadband keeps Wi-Fi devices connected when you’re on the move, so you’re not always having to find a Wi-Fi network to stay online.  
  
One way you can get mobile broadband is to use a mobile Wi-Fi router to create a portable hotspot that can connect multiple devices. Alternatively, if you have a tablet or laptop, you can use a data SIM to get online. We’ve got a variety of data plans available, so it’s easy to choose a mobile broadband deal that works for you

Mobile broadband uses a data SIM, similar to those used in mobile phones

The majority of tablets will have a slot where you can insert a Data SIM. Our 4G MiFi and 5G MiFi mobile Wi-Fi routers also use a Data SIM to create an internet hotspot. It's ideal if you want to connect multiple devices when you're on the move. It's like having a pocket-sized internet dongle.

Yes. When you're in coverage and connected to our network, a mobile Wi-Fi router like MiFi will create a portable hotspot that can be used to connect multiple devices. 
 
But if you need home broadband, then visit our Home Broadband page where you can choose a 4G or 5G Home Broadband plan. They're perfect for setting up home Wi-Fi as you don't need a landline or fibre optic cable.

All you need is a data SIM. If you choose MiFi or a tablet from Three, our Data SIM comes included. Choose either a Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go data plan with one of our Mobile Broadband deals. 
 
Your order should arrive the next working day. If you’ve ordered a free SIM, which you can use a Pay As You Go Data SIM, that can take up to 3 days to arrive.

We have unlimited data available as one of our Pay Monthly plans. We offer Pay Monthly plans on a fixed term, or a rolling monthly basis, so you can choose to commit for the long or short term. 
 
We also offer a free Pay As You Go data SIM that you can top up whenever you need to using the Three app.

Yes. Before you go, you should make sure that you have international roaming set up on your account. To get set up, you need to log into My3. You’ll need your Three number to hand, which you can find on your bill.

If you’re on a Pay Monthly plan, you can use your mobile broadband or portable Wi-Fi on a plane in Europe. There is a charge for using data while connected to an airline network, for full details, head to our airline roaming page. Note that data roaming is not available on all airline networks. 

Yes. MiFi, mobile Wi-Fi, and portable Wi-Fi are all different names for mobile broadband. Whatever you call it, mobile broadband keeps you connected while you’re on the go.

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