Technical details | |
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Device colour | White |
Item model number | E5576-320 |
Dimensions | 10 x 0.7 x 5.8cm |
Weight | 458g |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Wireless type | 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
Superfast download speed | of up to 150Mbps |
Upload speeds | of up to 50Mbps |
Lithium battery energy content | 6.52 watt_hours |
Lithium battery packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
Number of lithium ion cells | 1 |
4G LTE FDD band | B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28 |
4G LTE TDD band | B38 |
3G DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS | Band1 (2100 MHz) /Band 8 (900 MHz) |
FAQs about Virgin Mobile Broadband
Now that we’ve taken you through all you need to know about the portable WiFi hub, let’s answer some questions about mobile broadband...
Mobile broadband is a portable internet solution that gets you online using 4G or 3G services when you’re on the move. They come in different forms, such as data-only SIMs, dongles that plug into a USB port and portable WiFi hubs (or wireless routers as they’re sometimes called).
There are a few options for getting access to mobile broadband. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular ones:
- Data-only SIM cards – Working almost exactly like your mobile phone’s SIM card, these data-only ones come with a data allowance for you to use, without minutes or texts. All you need to do is pop this in the SIM card slot on a compatible device and it’ll get you online.
- A dongle – It’s the internet for one device on a USB stick. Plug it in, let it fire up and then connect your PC or laptop to the dongle’s internet and you’re ready to go.
- Portable WiFi or portable hotspot – They go by many names but they’re essentially the same thing: a small, portable gadget that acts as a router. Once you switch it on and it connects to a mobile signal; it’ll broadcast WiFi so that you can connect your smartphone, laptop, tablet or games consoles while you’re on the move.
You’ll be able to use mobile broadband as long as your portable WiFi hub is charged, and your data-only SIM can connect to a provider. It's worth noting the roaming charges differ depending on which territory you're in, so check before you go.
A WiFi dongle, or a dongle, is a little plug-in hotspot device that goes into your laptop or computer via the USB port. Unfortunately, with a WiFi dongle, you can only connect one device to the WiFi hotspot at a time, and it must be the device you’ve plugged the dongle into.
If you were hoping to connect your smartphone, tablet, eBook reader or a games console, a portable WiFi hub is the option for you.
As long as you have a smartphone with connection to the internet, you can use the mobile broadband as WiFi by creating a personal hotspot.
If you’d rather keep your phone’s data for things like checking WhatsApp and Instagram or making video calls, a portable WiFi hub is the better option. The data-only SIM you use will allow you to connect several devices to the hub’s WiFi hotspot, giving you time to surf, chat or post online whenever you like.
Looking for internet a bit closer to home? Check out our home broadband range.
At Virgin Media, our mobile broadband or portable WiFi is only available on a 30-day rolling plan. On our 30-day rolling plan, you’ll pay our upfront cost plus your monthly cost for the data plan of your choice.
It’s worth noting that getting a mobile broadband tariff with us comes with a bit of flexibility too. If you find you’re using more data than your tariff offers and you’re getting charged at an out-of-bundle rate for each GB of data you use, you could move up to a higher tariff. We can also put you on a lower tariff if you’re not using much data too. Simply get in touch with us to discuss your mobile internet options.
The legal stuff
Virgin Media services are only available in eligible Virgin Media network areas. TV 360, home phone, Volt benefits and WiFi Guarantee not currently available in 2022/23 network expansion areas.
Freestyle Contracts: Based on either a 24 or 36 month interest free Consumer Credit Agreement provided by Virgin Media Mobile Finance Limited and a 30 day rolling Pay Monthly Airtime Contract with Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited. Credit check & payment by Direct Debit required. You must pay off your loan in full in order to upgrade your handset. 0% APR Representative. Prices shown require eBilling. For paper bills add £1.50 per month.
Virgin Media Limited is an appointed representative of Virgin Media Mobile Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register number: 626215)
*Standard charges apply, please check with your network operator for rates.
5G: 5G compatible device, Freestyle or SIM Only plan and coverage required.
Download times are based on average 5G download speeds Q3 2019 (at 140Mbps). For more details see virginmedia.com/shop/broadband/speeds.html
Host a group video call in HD: HD compatible device required
4G Calling: All 4G Calling usage will deplete from Pay Monthly plan allowance. Any 4G Calling usage beyond inclusive allowance will be charged at the standard rates of the Pay Monthly plan. Access to 4G Calling service requires a 5G Pay Monthly plan and a compatible device. Virgin Media can’t guarantee that devices not supplied directly by Virgin Media will be compatible with 4G Calling. UK only.*No bank or credit card details are needed up front for the trial.
**Virgin Media Internet Security: New Virgin Media Internet customers only. Registration required. One subscription per Virgin Media customer. Not available on BlackBerry. See onlineshop.f-secure.com for full details. Unlimited devices, after the first 15 devices will need to be registered via f-secure. £3 per month or annual subscription for £30. For full terms and conditions see f-secure.com/en/legal/terms
Terms & conditions - Third party offers
Free Apple TV+
£4.99/month after free trial. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Offer valid for three months after eligible device activation, from 1 November 2019. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
6 months with Google One!
Voucher must be redeemed by 01/10/2022. Voucher will be sent via email within 72 hours of receiving your handset. Available to new Google One members only. Additional terms apply. See https://one.google.com/offer/terms-and-conditions/virgin-6month-200gb for full terms and conditions. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.