With the Internet now nearly as ubiquitous as television or telephones, it’s little wonder users have come to rely on it for nearly all aspects of their lives. Whether used as a research tool, a means of relaxation, a gaming platform, social networking or employment, the Internet has become a part of nearly everyone’s life in one way or another. And with that reliance comes a need for reliable connectivity in a variety of circumstances, not all of which are naturally conducive to computer use.

In the early years of the Internet-as any online “old timer” will be more than happy to tell you-connectivity was obtainable only through sluggish, often undependable dial-up services. These, in essence, were delivered over ordinary telephone lines at a measly 300 baud rate; later increased to 1,200 baud, but still, unacceptably slow by today’s standards. Dropped signals, usually at a decisive moment, were simply a fact of life. Internet speeds increased steadily with the arrival of cable and satellite connectivity. Then when wifi came along, users were able to connect to the Internet rapidly and without difficulty free from the hassle of a cabled connection.

In recent time, as reliance on the Internet has continued to develop, even wifi-now accessible at businesses from coffee shops to restaurants to grocery stores-is still not 100 percent reliable or 100 percent available. Users finding themselves too far from an Internet “hot spot” may find they are unable to go online. Hence the development of Bredbnd and Mobilt bredbnd.

Mobilt bredbnd, in essence, is bredbnd delivered via a cell phone, either tethered or via mobile “hot spot.” Mobile broadband also may be delivered through a connect card, data card, or USB plug-in device, all designed to use 3G or 4G signals to access online resources. This means of connectivity allows a user to go online virtually anywhere his or her cell phone is able to get a 3G or 4G signal. As a rule of thumb, if you can make a phone call or send a text message, you can access the Internet.

For users who rely heavily on the Internet for work or play, this freedom of movement can play a critical role in the management of their work lives. It also allows for autonomy previously unknown in the world of Internet connectivity. Now anyone with a laptop with a good battery can turn a roadside picnic table into a makeshift office and put in a day’s work in the fresh air beneath the shade of a maple tree; a situation vastly superior to being stuck in a beige office cubicle.

Naturally, the speed at which you can access the Internet via mobile broadband is reliant upon your carrier’s signal strength.

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