Blog Broadband Mobile Broadband Mobile broadband Get online at home or on the go with a pocketful of internet using our portable WiFi hub. Check your postcode Portable WiFi dongles Our Huawei portable WiFi hub is a small WiFi hotspot that lets you connect up to 16 devices to the internet wherever there's a 3G or 4G signal. You can carry it around wherever you are, at home, in a coffee shop or on the train. And best of all, because it’s so dinky it can literally fit in your pocket or your bag. Going to be out for quite a while? Not a problem. This portable WiFi dongle comes with a battery life of up to 6 hours when in use, and up to 350 hours on standby. You could stream a movie or watch a few episodes of your favourite TV show, send a few emails and catch up on the latest news using mobile WiFi. Lifetime warranty Free delivery Choose your Huawei portable WiFi hub plan Before you can enjoy using mobile WiFi with your new portable hub, you’ll need to choose the right plan to suit your online needs. Work out which upfront and monthly cost^ works best for your budget and lifestyle. 30 day rolling plans ^ From July 2022 (and every July after that) your airtime plan will increase by the Retail Price Index (RPI) rate of inflation announced in April of that year. We’ll give you 30 days’ notice of the exact increase. 3GB Data £39.99 Upfront cost £8 Monthly cost* Add to basket: Yes, I have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home No, I don't have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home 6GB Data £39.99 Upfront cost £12 Monthly cost* Add to basket: Yes, I have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home No, I don't have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home 15GB Data £39.99 Upfront cost £20 Monthly cost* Add to basket: Yes, I have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home No, I don't have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home 12 month plans ^ From July 2022 (and every July after that) your airtime plan will increase by the Retail Price Index (RPI) rate of inflation announced in April of that year. We’ll give you 30 days’ notice of the exact increase. 3GB Data £0 Upfront cost £8 Monthly cost* Add to basket: Yes, I have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home No, I don't have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home 6GB Data £0 Upfront cost £12 Monthly cost* Add to basket: Yes, I have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home No, I don't have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home 15GB Data £0 Upfront cost £20 Monthly cost* Add to basket: Yes, I have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home No, I don't have Virgin Media broadband or TV in my home Mobile broadband features The great thing about Huawei’s portable WiFi hub is that you can use it anywhere at any time. Here are some of the other great features of this portable WiFi dongle: 4G WiFi Surf, stream and download with Huawei’s 4G mobile WiFi. It’s small but packs a big punch, helping you get online wherever you are. Rechargeable battery When fully charged you’ll get up to 6 hours’ working time out of Huawei’s WiFi dongle. And if the battery’s running low just plug it in and let it charge up. Parental control Got kids who want to get online? You can put some online safety measures in place on all connected devices or disconnect any device at the touch of a button. Reduce data roaming charges Huawei’s device is unlocked to all networks, so you can insert the data SIM card of choice and get online. Share internet access Allow your friends, family members or children to connect their phone, laptop, tablet, gaming consoles or other smart gadgets to Huawei’s WiFi hotspot. Specifications Here's all the details about Huawei’s portable WiFi hub. Technical details Device colour White Item model number E5576-320 Dimensions 10 x 0.7 x 5.8cm Weight 458g Batteries 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) Wireless type 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Superfast download speed of up to 150Mbps Upload speeds of up to 50Mbps Lithium battery energy content 6.52 watt_hours Lithium battery packaging Batteries packed with equipment Number of lithium ion cells 1 4G LTE FDD band B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28 4G LTE TDD band B38 3G DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS Band1 (2100 MHz) /Band 8 (900 MHz) Data-only SIM cards Just like your mobile phone, a WiFi dongle needs a SIM to connect to the internet. We have a range of data-only SIMs for exactly this purpose. They come with a range of data allowances so you can find one suitable for your needs. See all pay monthly SIM cards Why pick Virgin Media for mobile WiFi? Aside from giving our customers access to the internet, there are lots of reasons to get your portable mobile WiFi from Virgin Media. 99% 4G population coverage 4G as standard Spending caps – a safety buffer for your plan Data rollover means you can keep unused data Flexible plans – change your 4G plan up or down every month Roam like home in 43 destinations Data-free messaging on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Twitter Free WiFi on your mobile at 3.5 million+ hotspots across the UK FAQs about Virgin Mobile Broadband Now that we’ve taken you through all you need to know about the portable WiFi hub, let’s answer some questions about mobile broadband... What is mobile broadband? How does mobile broadband work? Can you use mobile broadband abroad? What is a WiFi dongle? Can I use mobile broadband as WiFi? Is mobile broadband available on pay as you go or contract? Looking for something else? 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Download times are based on average 5G download speeds Q3 2019 (at 140Mbps). For more details see virginmedia.com/shop/broadband/speeds.html Host a group video call in HD: HD compatible device required 4G Calling: All 4G Calling usage will deplete from Pay Monthly plan allowance. Any 4G Calling usage beyond inclusive allowance will be charged at the standard rates of the Pay Monthly plan. Access to 4G Calling service requires a 5G Pay Monthly plan and a compatible device. Virgin Media can’t guarantee that devices not supplied directly by Virgin Media will be compatible with 4G Calling. UK only.*No bank or credit card details are needed up front for the trial. **Virgin Media Internet Security: New Virgin Media Internet customers only. Registration required. One subscription per Virgin Media customer. Not available on BlackBerry. See onlineshop.f-secure.com for full details. 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