How do I connect to the internet and what the speed is?

We offer 2 different types of connection:

Mobile broadband - via mobile phone, tablet or modem.
Fixed internet connection ADSL/VDSL - unlimited broadband usage with stable speed. Get more information.

What is the connection speed?

The real connection speed is influenced by a number of factors:

coverage, type of technology and signal strength
immediate network load
type of phone/modem you are using
current data usage - exceeding of the data limit can also slow the speed

Check your coverage: Use our coverage map to find out what signal strength you can expect in your area, or click network status to get live updates on any issues taking place.

According to the type of technology this is maximal connection speed in our network:

Network	Download	Upload	Real speed
2G (EDGE)	up to 236 kbps		60 - 120 kbps
3G (HSPA+)	up to 21,6 Mbps	up to 5,76 Mbps	a few megabytes per second
LTE (800 MHz)	up to 75 Mbps	up to 25 Mbps	several dozen Mbps
LTE (900 MHz)	up to 22,5 Mbps	up to 7,5 Mbps	a few megabytes per second
LTE (1800 MHz)	up to 150 Mbps	up to 50 Mbps	several dozen Mbps
LTE (2100 MHz)	up to 75 Mbps	up to 25 Mbps	several dozen Mbps
LTE-A (800 + 1800 MHz)	up to 225 Mbps	up to 50 Mbps	several dozen Mbps
LTE-A (800 + 2100 MHz)	up to 150 Mbit/s	up to 50 Mbit/s	several dozen Mbps
LTE-A (800 + 1800 + 2100 MHz)	up to 335 Mbps	up to 50 Mbps	several dozen Mbps

Information about using frequencies:

Network	Frequency
2G	900 and 1800 MHz
3G	FDD 2100 MHz
LTE	FDD Bands: 1 (2100 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 20 (800 MHz)

How do I connect via USB modem?

Start the Vodafone Mobile Broadband application. The VMB application is an integral part of the modem.
The Connect button is activated as soon as the application is ready to use.
Click Connect. As soon as the application status shows Connected, you can open the internet browser.

How do I install the Vodafone Mobile Broadband application for the use with the USB modem?

We supply the application as a part of the USB modem. You can find the installation instructions in the modem packaging or you can download both the instructions and the application from here. If you have an older version of VMB in your computer, uninstall it.

Remove the back cover of the USB modem and insert the SIM Card.
Insert the USB modem into the USB port of your computer.

If your computer features the Microsoft Windows system, the modem will start installing automatically. The first time you start the application, the USB modem will set up by itself. If not, click Display device and select USB Modem. Once the application is ready to connect, the Connect button is activated.
If your computer features the macOS system, the Vodafone Mobile Broadband icon will display on desktop at the first modem connection. Drag the Vodafone Mobile Broadband icon from the Disc window to the file of your computer programmes. Click on the Vodafone Mobile Broadband icon and launch it. Once started, the application will identify your USB device, create the proper setting and select mobile networks. Once all this is successfully achieved, the Connect button is activated.

Current version of Vodafone Mobile Broadband: