Phone as a modem
Phones that have a high-speed internet connection built-in can be plugged into your laptop and used as a modem to connect to the internet. So your laptop broadband connection could be sitting on the desk beside you right now.
See which phones you can use to connect your laptop to the internet.
How much does it cost?
There are two plans to choose from - Mobile Broadband Max or Plus. You need to add either Mobile Broadband Max or Plus to your Flext voice plan to allow your phone to connect your laptop to the internet.
- Mobile Broadband Plus for £10.64/month on top of your Flext plan
- Mobile Broadband Max for £19.15/month on top of your Flext plan
How does Mobile Broadband Plus work?
As well as basic browsing and emailing, you'll be able to take full advantage of what the web has to offer, which means you can:
- Send instant messages - chat with your friends in real-time
- Stream video - watch clips on YouTube
- Update your blog - write when inspiration strikes
- Download - save and view music, image and movie files
How does Mobile Broadband Max work?
It's exactly the same as web'n'walk Plus except you can use voice over the internet (VoIP) software, such as Skype and Jajah.com, which allows you to make phone calls and instant message with people all over the world.
How do I get it?
If you want to use your phone to connect your laptop to the internet, choose from one of our Flext plans and then when you get to the 'Optional extras' page add either Mobile Broadband Plus or Max to your plan. Remember to select a compatible phone
