New mobile broadband deals from Orange

Small and medium-sized businesses who want to compare the market and find the best mobile broadband deal for their needs might want to investigate a new set of products from Orange.

The network said the aim of the tariffs is to make it easier for companies to keep a closer eye on costs while staying in touch with customers regardless of location.

For a fixed monthly price, the Business Everywhere contract is available with unlimited data downloads in the UK only.

Costs start at £15 per month and a completely free three months can be obtained by those who sign up for an 18 or 24-month deal before the end of December this year.

"Your business need not worry about any unpredictable big bills at the end of each month if you or any of your staff go over their UK data allowance," Orange pointed out, suggesting that the plans might be very suitable for some firms.

Those who do decide to go for the Business Everywhere deal will receive a data card or dongle from a selection including the Option GX301 PCMCIA, the Huawei E870 PC Express and the ZTE MF636.

News of the mobile broadband offer comes the same week as an announcement from 3 that it has made its Mobile Wi-Fi tariffs available on two brand new 18-month plans.

One gigabyte of data can be achieved for £12 per month, while £17 will get you five gigabytes.

Variations of each contract are available, some of which include a free wireless modem worth £39.99.