A guide to 5G MiFi

Welcome to the world of 5G MiFi, where speed meets portability on a whole new level, offering you a trusted connection for mobiles and laptops when you need 5G on the move.

Having provided countless customers with the benefits of 4G MiFi in recent years, now is the time to take the next step in our MiFi journey by unleashing our industry-leading 5G speeds [1] into the mix.

MiFi, also referred to as mobile broadband or portable Wi-Fi, allows you to keep your Wi-Fi enabled devices connected when you’re on the move. It puts you in control of your very own Wi-Fi network, rather than having to endlessly locate other Wi-Fi networks in order to stay online. 

So, whether you’re on a train, boat or plane, in a hotel, coffee shop or Airbnb, you can travel with the confidence that you can experience the benefits of 5G MiFi to keep you connected for work meetings, family calls, entertainment streaming or online gaming.

We have a variety of data plans available, including 5G MiFi with unlimited data, so it’s easy to choose a 5G mobile broadband deal that works for you.

5G MiFi uses a data SIM, similar to those that are used in mobile phones. This means that you can get online quickly and easily using one of our mobile broadband deals.

Most tablets usually have a slot where you can insert a data SIM, or you can use a MiFi router, which we provide as part of the deal with many of our pay monthly 5G MiFi plans.  

5G MiFi is ideal if you want to connect multiple devices when you're on the move. It's effectively your very own pocket-sized internet dongle, allowing you and your friends, family or colleagues to enjoy fast and reliable internet on your travels.

There are a range of benefits to 5G mobile broadband, but some of the biggest include:

Mobile broadband helps you stay connected when you're on the move. You don't have to worry about finding a Wi-Fi network in every new hotel room, coffee shop or train journey, you just need mobile signal and network coverage. It's perfect when you're travelling, working away or are without home broadband for a while.

With 5G mobile broadband, you can set up a password to ensure nobody else can use your connection. For more info on how to protect your device once you’ve connected, head to our guide on staying secure online.

Not only does 5G MiFi offer the traditional mobile broadband benefits of portability and secure connection on the move, the 5G aspect provides you with a superfast connection of your own to take anywhere.

Our 5G MiFi is now available on a range of data plans, including unlimited data 5G mobile broadband, which can also come with a 5G MiFi device as part of the deal.

We also offer Pay As You Go options for our 5G mobile broadband, giving you even more choice to find the ideal option for you. 

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But before you go, it is important to make sure that you have international roaming set up on your account. 

To get set up, you just need to log into My3. 

You’ll need your Three number to hand, which you can find on your bill. 

Our 5G MiFi lets you connect to up to 30 devices.

We’re aware that most of our customers won’t need anywhere that many, but if you’re taking a large family or sizeable work team away on a trip, the devices can quickly mount up between laptops, smartphones, tablets and games consoles, so it’s always good to have that added capacity.

Our 5G MiFi routers are made with long-lasting, portable design in mind. Weighing in at just over 100g and at a similar size to most popular handsets, they’re easy to move and find the perfect space for. 

Our 5G MiFi hubs are also designed to be long-lasting — able to keep their charge for up to 8 hours as they keep you and your loved ones connected.

So, now you’ve had the lowdown on its fantastic range of features and capabilities, all that’s left is to experience the wonders of 5G mobile broadband for yourself.

Dive into our 5G MiFi deals, or speak to us in more detail if you have any further questions.

1.  Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q3-Q4 2023. 

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