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A WiFi dongle (or internet dongle) is a small device that is plugged into a desktop computer or laptop (typically via USB).Some WiFi dongles use a SIM card to generate a portable WiFi network when plugged in (effectively the same as tethering from your smartphone), others enable the connected device to access the internet, without generating a WiFi signal of their own. Then there are pocket Wi-Fi devices, portable modems that generate a WiFi signal when powered on.USB WiFi dongles are most commonly intended for a single user while pocket WiFi devices encourage multiple connections.Most of the Pocket WiFi and WiFi dongles listed below are available as an add-on to a mobile broadband plan while others are available for an upfront cost on a prepaid arrangement." } }, "@type": "Question", "name": "Which WiFi dongle is best?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "As is often the case, it's hard to pin down a definitive best WiFi dongle or pocket WiFi device because there's such a wide range of use cases.In our firsthand experience, Telstra and Netgear's range of Nighthawk modems have been fast and dependable portable solutions whether you're on a postpaid or prepaid internet plan for your mobile broadband needs. But if you only need to use mobile broadband connection on the odd occasion, you might be better served with cheaper external WiFi adapter (or USB WiFi dongle). In that category, we'd recommend Telstra's 4GX USB modem for reliable speeds and the Optus 4G USB modem for a portable prepaid internet connection on a budget." , "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you get unlimited data on a WiFi dongle?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "Even though mobile plans have recently shifted to an unlimited data model, there still aren't any options for unlimited WiFi data on a dongle.Optus is the first provider to offer unlimited data on its 5G Home product but that's still a home broadband solution, not a portable WiFi dongle. Still, if you really need unlimited data on the go, we recommend checking out an unlimited mobile plan provider like Felix Mobile, which allows you to tether your phone's WiFi connection using a personal hotspot." , "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I use a WiFi dongle?", "acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer", "text": "All you need to do is plug the WiFi dongle into your computer or laptops USB port and the name of the device should appear in your WiFi connections list (e.g. Telstra 4GX USB modem). Pocket WiFi devices, on the other hand, don't physically connect your computer or laptop at all. You simply insert your mobile broadband SIM card into the device, power it on and search for the Pocket WiFi modem's connection in your WiFi settings." ] }] (function(w,d,s,l,i)[];w[l].push('gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js');var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= '//www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); )(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-WG67XFH'); skip to main content Go to Reviews.org US Edition

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One downside to a portable mobile hotspot is lugging it around in addition to your phone, tablet, or laptop. The cost of a data plan can also add up. If you're merely adding one to your shared data plan, you may be able to get by with tethering your smartphone instead. 2ff7e9595c