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USB Modems

USB Modems are available to order, through the University e-Government Contract and O2.


What is a USB Modem?       
What is 3G Broadband?
O2 3G Broadband Modem
Cost Involved-O2
How do I order a new device?
Data Roaming Charges
Check your USB Modem Usage Online - O2  

What is a USB Modem?

A USB modem will let you connect your computer over the high-speed 3G broadband mobile network, so you can browse the web and send and receive email.  It is connected to the computer via USB which makes the product usable with any computer.

What is 3G Broadband?

3G Broadband is another name for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA).  This allows up to four times faster data speeds then 3G and should make downloading data and browsing the web even faster.  

O2 3G Broadband Modem

The Sierra Wireless USB 302 enables uplink speeds of up to 2Mbps and download rates of 7.2 Mbps; however, actual speed is dependent on O2's network coverage at your location.  When outside of 3G broadband coverage, customers will automatically be able to access the web using O2's existing UMTS or GPRS services. 

Experience of testing shows a typical speed of 500kb/s for download. Greater download speeds may be possible depending on network coverage. Experience of testing shows that upload speed is slow; no better than a dial-up modem i.e. 14 - 28 Kb/s. On this basis, the USB modem speeds are suited to Internet browsing but not Internet activity that requires fast upload speed such as gaming. The 15GB monthly download limit which applies is generous for typical Internet browsing but would not be suitable for repeated downloading of large files e.g. movies.  

Cost Involved - 02

• Under the eGovernment contract, there is no charge for the 3G Broadband Modem device.
  
  
• Monthly rental cost (15GB monthly data limit)
  If you go over the 15GB monthly limit, the charge is 2c (inc. VAT) per MB
  
  
• Data Roaming cost when outside the Republic of Ireland
  When travelling abroad with O2 Broadband you will pay your monthly charge as normal, but in addition, you will be charged for each KB downloaded abroad. This charge varies from country to country. A full Data pricing and a list of countries where you can connect to the internet with O2 Broadband is available online.
  Note that there is a charge of €5.00 per MB if you exceed the data limit.  

How do I order a new device?

• How do I order a new device?
  
  
• Your Order is then sent to your Nominated Contact for confirmation and submition to O2. 
  

O2 Terms & Condition are available online

 

    

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