Staying connected to the office or your business is now more important than ever. Customers expect to be able to get responses quicker and want the convenience to pay by card wherever they make their purchase. Mobile broadband could offer a portable internet solution for your business to keep you connected wherever you are. Below we have explored what solutions are available to you.
The table below gives a quick price comparison of the top UK providers for mobile business broadband.
| Company | Price from per month | Top speed |
|---|---|---|
| BT | £15 | 4G/5G |
| Virgin Media | £4 | 4G |
| Zen | £8.50 | 4G |
| O2 | £9.50 | 4G |
| Stream Networks | Not stated | 5G |
| Pulse8 | £12 | 4G |
| Three | £8.74 | 4G |
| Andrews & Arnold | £2 | 3G/4G |
| Cerberus Networks | Not stated | Not stated |
| Spitfire | Not stated | Not stated |
| Structured Communications | £8.99 | 3G/4G |
| SoConnect | £3 | 4G |
| Focus Group | Not stated | Not stated |
* The facts and figures included here come from each company’s website and were accurate at the time of writing (January 2024) but may have since changed. Also, please keep in mind these may not be apples to apples comparisons as each provider offers different solutions. This guide should be used as a starting off point for more research on your part.
Below we profile each of the companies’ services and features in a bit more detail.
Note companies are ranked in no particular order and this no way indicates one solution is better than another.
1. BT
Some of the features and benefits of BT’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers two business mobile broadband solutions
- SIMs for tablet devices
- 4G mobile hotspots
- EU roaming
- Faster 4G or 5G
- Unlimited use on the UK’s 5 million BT Wi-fi hotspots
- Delivered on EE’s no.1 network
- Next-day replacements on warranty faults
- Provides a mobile coverage checker
- Supports customers through phone, webchat and online knowledgebase
2. Virgin Media
Some of the features and benefits of Virgin Media’s mobile business broadband.
- Mobile services on the UK’s biggest 4G network
- Choice of data allowances
- Offers data only or calls and data plans
- 99% population coverage
- 5 million UK Wi-fi hotspots
- Data-free messaging
- Data rollover
- Roam Like Home – UK prices in the EU
- Flexible plans that allow you to change your plan once a month
- Claims to offer faster 4G services
3. Zen
Some of the features and benefits of Zen’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers data-only mobile plans
- Provides 1 or 12-month contracts
- Has a range of monthly data allowance packages
- Can add international calls and data roaming bundles
- Clear and transparent pricing
- Superfast 4G
- Provides speed and reliability for customers
- Coverage of 95% of the UK population
- Receive complimentary Wi-fi access on the London Underground
- Delivered in partnership with EE
4. O2
Some of the features and benefits of O2’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers 4G mobile hotspot devices and packages
- Small and light device
- Connect up to 10 devices
- Offers contracts of 1, 12 or 24-month contracts
- Has a variety of data allowance packages
- Also offers mobile broadband data-only SIMs or dongles
- Simple to setup
- Track usage and costs through the Pop Up Office hotspot screen
- Can provide a great backup service for traditional broadband
- Europe roaming can be added
5. Stream Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Stream Networks’ mobile business broadband.
- Offers 4G and 5G mobile broadband
- Partners with Vodafone, O2 and EE
- Offers large usage limits
- Fixed IP address
- Coverage throughout the UK and worldwide
- Flexible contracts
- Contracts available from 1 month
- Fast setup time
- Can be used as a backup for fixed lines
- Provides a management portal to help you manage your mobile broadband
6. Pulse8
Some of the features and benefits of Pulse8’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers a variety of mobile broadband SIMs
- Has data only packages
- Can combine plans for calls and data
- 4G mobile broadband
- Delivered through either O2 or EE
- Offers a choice of data allowances and unlimited data packages
- Contract terms from 1 month
- Call and text allowances vary depending on the plan
- Easy to use
- UK based support
7. Three
Some of the features and benefits of Three’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers a choice of mobile broadband connectivity
- Mobile broadband dongles
- Mobile Wi-fi
- 4G speeds
- Choice of data allowances
- Also offers devices
- Unlimited data plans available
- Building a 5G network
- Available online, in-store and over the phone
- UK-based business support
8. Andrews & Arnold
Some of the features and benefits of Andrews & Arnold’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers mobile data SIM service
- Provides 3G/4G connection
- Fixed IP address
- No minimum term
- Option to relay to your own network
- No filtering
- One-off cost for SIM purchase
- Pay for only what you use
- Can be used as broadband backup
- Services are delivered on the Three network
9. Cerberus Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Cerberus Networks’ mobile business broadband.
- Offers a range of mobile voice and data services
- Flexible and cost-effective packages
- Offers a monthly subscription model
- Utilises services from leading UK carriers
- Simple and easy to use service
- Competitively priced packages
- Provides monthly bills with a downloadable CSV file of usage
- Delivered with Vodafone
- Also provides devices if needed
- Can access your account through their online portal
10. Spitfire
Some of the features and benefits of Spitfire’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers mobile voice and data solutions
- Multiple networks
- UK multi-network SIMs
- Combined or standalone SIMs available
- Can add roaming and international data
- Contracts from 6 to 36 months
- Suitable for tablets, MiFi and IoT applications
- Utilises some of the country’s biggest networks
- Includes fixed IPs
- 24/7 customer support
11. Structured Communications
Some of the features and benefits of Structured Communications’ mobile business broadband.
- Offers mobile broadband solution on data SIMs
- Uses the Vodafone network
- Allows you to connect to the internet regardless of location
- Offers good coverage as long as there is a mobile signal
- 3G or 4G connection
- Flexible contracts
- Suitable as a broadband backup service
- Offers a range of other connectivity products
- UK-based customer support
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
Structured Communications website
12. SoConnect
Some of the features and benefits of SoConnect’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers communications on the go solutions
- Tailored packages
- Provided with leading UK mobile providers
- Cost-effective solutions
- Offers a variety of allowances
- 4G connectivity
- Offers dongles and SIMs
- Suitable for businesses for all sizes
- Next day delivery on SIMs, devices and handsets
- Dedicated customer support
13. Focus Group
Some of the features and benefits of Focus Group’s mobile business broadband.
- Offers solutions to keep you connected on the move
- Flexible solutions
- Claims to be not beaten on price
- Unrivalled speeds
- Superfast connectivity on 4G
- Connect from anywhere
- Suitable for home workers
- Reliable and secure connection
- Portable wireless router
- Highly rated on Trustpilot