Sky Mobile recently announced that customers can get their hands on a pay monthly laptop for as little as £11 as part of a new package. The global tech giant also claims to be the first provider to offer data rollover for connected laptops.
But while Sky is championing its new data rollover scheme for connected laptops, using a mobile data plan to connect to the internet is not an entirely new concept.
All of the ‘big 4’ UK carriers – EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three - offer laptop deals that come with their own monthly payment plans to cover the cost of the device and their own SIM plans and data allowances working on 4G networks across the UK.
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For a small upfront fee and then an ongoing monthly payment, users can work remotely, check emails, join video calls, browse social media and even play games without the need for WiFi, broadband or tethering, allowing increased connectivity on the go.
Using a new generation of 4G-enabled laptops, browsing on your laptop away from home has just got easier and much more affordable too.
What Is A 4G Connected Laptop?
A 4G laptop allows users to connect to the internet even without WiFi. Using LTE technology, they work from an internal card, chipset or SIM that connects to a mobile network to access the internet.
Users will need to pay their mobile provider to gain access to 4G, and prices will vary depending on the amount of data required and the make and model of the laptop.
4G allows users to enjoy a more secure connection without the need for public WiFi while offering decent connection speeds anywhere within the range of mobile network coverage.
While Sky is offering some very tempting deals, EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 customers can also take advantage of 4G technology and high-end devices available on a variety of monthly payment plans.
Each monthly payment is made up of a device payment plan and an airtime plan, with most airtime plans lasting for 24 months. The cost of the laptop may take up to 48 months to pay off completely.
We’ve looked at what’s on offer this April and compiled a list of the best mobile laptop deals for customers in the UK.
O2
O2 customers can choose from an impressive nine different laptops, all available with their own airtime plans for continued connectivity without the need for WiFi hotspots or tethering.
One of their best deals at the moment has to be the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 with its 12.4” touchscreen display, 2-in-1 tablet feature, stylus pen and LTE connectivity. The Chromebook can connect with a Galaxy smartphone with the help of the Nearby Share feature, allowing users to share contacts and send files.
O2 customers can enjoy 10GB of data for an upfront fee of £20 and 36 monthly payments of £24 (£13 for the device and £11 for airtime). This deal includes a monthly rolling airtime plan, and unlinks after 24 months.
Customers who already pay for Virgin Media broadband at home can get double data with the O2 Volt boost and are entitled to up to 6 months of free Apple Music and one free additional extra including Disney+, Amazon Prime and more.
For users who are looking for a more substantial laptop to work on the go, O2 is also offering the Galaxy Book2 Pro which features a 15.6” display and super-fast 5G connection for £30 upfront and 100GB of data for £51.75 a month, on a 48-month device plan with rolling airtime.
Vodafone
Vodafone customers can pick up a Samsung Galaxy Book with 25GB of data for an upfront fee of £29 and monthly payments of £36 on a 24-month contract.
The Samsung Galaxy Book comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display, a long-lasting battery and 4G connectivity, and the auto-background noise reductions make it easier to jump onto meetings on the go.
The Windows-built device brings the Galaxy ecosystem together, allowing users to share files with other Galaxy devices, and the laptop is 5G ready at no extra cost.
For customers who need more data, the Unlimited Max plan costs £29 upfront and £51 a month on a 24-month contract.
Vodafone contracts are capped by default and subject to a 25GB roaming fair-use policy.
EE
Customers looking to enjoy some light browsing on the go, or to send and receive emails and join in with meetings, could take advantage of the best-selling Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go 5GB data plan from EE
With a £50 upfront fee and 24 months of £18 payments, EE customers can enjoy a 14-inch display with a webcam and seamless streaming.
Add-ons are also available including a Music Data Pass for £5 a month that lets users listen to music without eating into their data (subscription fees may apply) and the Roam Abroad Pass for £15 a month that removes roaming charges in the USA, Australia and more.
Three
Three offers lots of tablet deals, but only two types of Laptops - the Samsung Galaxy Book Go and the Samsung Galaxy Book 4G
Three offers the Samsung Galaxy Book Go with a £25 upfront cost and monthly packages ranging from £24 per month for a 2GB of data allowance to £54 per month for an unlimited data allowance. While the Samsung Galaxy Book 4G with its slightly higher specifications comes with a £40 upfront cost, and monthly packages ranging from £24 for 2GB of data.
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