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What is mi-fi
Mi-fi is the short name for mobile Wi-Fi. We recommend this for new users who want to get online quickly. It uses a sim card, instead of a phone line or cable, so there is no need to wait for a broadband installation engineer.
Mi-fi is a wireless device that creates a local wi-fi signal, to be able to access the internet. It is similar to a home broadband router. It is also mobile, so the internet connection can used outside the home.
Find out more at What is a MiFi device? Mobile broadband routers explained
There are a variety of different mi-fi packages available to purchase. How to choose mi-fi is very much dependent on budget and what features are required.
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Home broadband
If you're interested in having home broadband installed, but you're worried about the affordability there are some social tariffs that could help. Loti have pulled together this list of different social tariffs and eligibility.
Digital Glasgow have compiled this overview of available social tariffs (as of January 2022):
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