How To Find the Best 3G Contract

3G On Phones And Other Devices

3G services can now be accessed from a variety of devices ranging from iPads to 3G modems and routers. These devices all provide high speed Internet and many people use them for a variety of purposes ranging basic browsing to VOIP access. Though these devices come with different specifications, their capabilities are restricted by the contract and the carrier's network. Therefore it is very important to choose a device and a contract that suits your needs rather than just choosing a random device and contract. Though there are many 3G carriers, the speeds that you get on the different networks vary depending on a variety of factors such as location and network congestion. 3G speed is usually defined as anything that exceeds 340kbps, but you can be sure of attaining speeds of 1 mbps nowadays because of the development in 3G technology. Though you can attain such high speeds, your access will be limited by the carrier's policy, almost every carrier limits your access to a few 100 MBs of data per month. So it makes it even more important to choose a contract that lets you use a decent amount of data volume, here are a few things to look out for when going going for a 3G contract.

Step 1

If you are worried about speed, then go for a carrier that has the best network coverage.

Step 2

Services like Virgin rely on the network of other carriers at times due to the lack of their own network in many places. This slows down the Internet speed in the case of Virgin since they rely on Sprint's older network that provides slower access speeds.

Step 3

Another thing to look out for is the amount of data usage you are allowed per month. The contracts usually allow you to access about 400-500 MB per month for somewhere around $30-$60. This is certainly enough for basic browsing but you will suffer if you are looking to use your 3G connection for VOIP and other services.

Step 4

Some phone contracts allow you to free 3G data access up to a certain limit per month, so if you are going for a new phone you should be on the look out for such contracts.

Step 5

Best to have a contract that offers all the features of the 3G service that they provide so that the pay is worth it.

Hidden Costs In Contracts

If you are buying a phone on a contract basis, you can be sure that you are going to have to shell out a few extra notes every month so that the carrier can make up for the price on the device. You will have to be billed a certain amount even if you do not use your connection so be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing a contract.

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