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O2 Data Card 3G/GPRS review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

5.2

Members' Rating

Average

Typical price:£ 110

Verdict

O2 follows Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile into the 3G market with a data card offering broadband connectivity on the move. Like T-Mobile and Vodafone, O2 adds Wi-Fi access to the 3G/GPRS connectivity bundle. However, you'll need an O2 phone to handle the Wi-Fi billing... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Capable of good throughput (up to 384Kbps)
  • Provides access to O2 and partners' Wi-Fi hot spots

Cons

  • Expensive
  • 3G coverage is currently restricted to 20 major cities and towns
  • Wi-Fi billing is via a separate O2 handset account

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Member Opinion

5.2

Average Member Rating

Average

3 Members have reviewed this product

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masakad0 none

masakad0 none

Too little too late

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4.5

Mediocre


Anonymous

Anonymous

not the worst product around

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7.5

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Unreliable connection software backed by poor support

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3.5

Poor


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