The World Wide Web is, increasingly, something we are all growing to rely on. Governments, businesses and individuals all use it for an array of different transactions and it’s increasingly a vital part of everyday life. But what are your options when it comes to choosing a broadband contract? These all have their advantages and disadvantages. We take you through two of the main options – fixed line broadband and mobile wireless broadband – exploring the pros and cons so you can make a decision for yourself which you think is best.

One of the main advantages of mobile wireless broadband is that you can take your internet wherever you go. This means that you can check your emails or catch up on a bit of work no matter where you are. You also save money as you don’t have to pay to have a line installed – you just carry your internet around with you. It’s also easy to install, as you just plug in your modem and go. Plus you can choose between fixed tariffs and pay as you go options.

While there are undoubtedly quite a few advantages to mobile wireless broadband, it is not without its faults. One of the biggest issues is the fact that, even on the best of tariffs, the download limits are really low. Linked to this, if you exceed your download limit – which is likely when it’s so low – you have to pay typically very high charges. Coverage can also be an issue in rural areas and mobile wireless speeds are much slower than fixed line speeds. They also rarely meet their maximum speed.

Next up are the advantages of fixed line broadband, chief among which is that it’s increasingly cheap as it becomes more common. You can also benefit from more consistent connections than with mobile broadband. You’re also much less likely to be charged for going over download limits as these limits are generally either very generous or non existent. Fixed line broadband is also much faster, so it’s easier and faster to download things, although the speed is affected by where you live.

In terms of the disadvantages of fixed line broadband, one of these is that it can be more complicated to set up than mobile wireless broadband. Also, you’ll probably have to pay for a line connection so it can be installed and, after that, you’ll be fixed to using it in one place, meaning you’ll only be able to use the internet in your home. You’ll also find you may have problems if you want to switch provider partway through a broadband contract and may have to pay charges.

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