Tariffs that include both mobile broadband and WiFi hotspot access are seen by some, including myself, as the best type of mobile broadband package. There are thousands of WiFi hotspots available in town centres, airports, coffee shops and pubs all over the country providing an additional blanket of coverage to help eliminate any mobile broadband blackspots.
Both O2 and T-Mobile offer mobile broadband deals that include WiFi hotspots, for both pay monthly and pay as you go tariffs.
| Operator | WiFi Details | Speed | Data Limit | Costs | Modem Cost | Buy Now |
| Pay Monthly Mobile Broadband Deals | ||||||
 O2 Mobile Broadband with Wifi(30 day rolling contract) |
Unlimited WiFi hotspot access with The Cloud and BT Openzone | Up to 7.2Mb download5.67Mbps upload | 1GB & Unlimited WiFi | £10.21 per month | £10.20 |  |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband with Wifi (30 day rolling contract) |
Unlimited WiFi hotspot access with BT Openzone | Up to 4.5Mb | Up to 500Mb | £7.50 | £19 | |
| Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband Deals | ||||||
Pay & Go |
Unlimited WiFi hotspot access with The Cloud and BT Openzone | Up to 3.6Mb | 3GB | £2.04 per day | £14.67 | |
Last updated 10 April 2011
The addition of WiFi hotspot access to a mobile broadband package is particularly beneficial if you are likely to use the service in a variety of locations, as WiFi access increases your chances of finding a reliable and fast connection. Mobile broadband coverage is often weak inside buildings, but WiFi is designed to be used indoors so they compliment each other well.
WiFi hotspots are now present in thousands of locations. O2 partner with WiFi hotspot networks The Cloud and BT Openzone to give you access to 6100 hotspots across the country.
