I was just reading a report about data theft at CeBIT [link-German]. Just set up an open WiFi hotspot, log the data going through it and you’re done! It reminded me of one of the reasons I don’t use hotspots any more. Apart from them always being difficult to set-up, they are a huge security risk. In Europe, my advise is to use a 3G provider now. WiFi hotspots have had their day.
Here are some options I’ve taken up in Germany.
SIM 1 – 60 minutes, all-network talk and unlimited http proxied Internet access. (HSDPA) 24-month tariff. No tethering. Vodafone.
SIM 2 – 200MB per month open Internet access. (HSDPA no PC restrictions) Vodafone – 24 month contract
SIM 3 – Pay as you go. No monthly contract. Unlimited Internet access: 15 Euro Update: Price dropped to 5 Euro per day (HSDPA – No PC restrictions) Vodafone.
SIM 4 – 5 Euro per month and 5 Euro per day unlimited Internet access when required. (HSDPA – No PC restrictions) No minimum contract length.T-mobile.
SIM5 – Pay as you go. 24c per MB Internet access on the 02 network (HSDPA) – Fonic (virtual provider.)
You might ask why I have so many SIM cards! The two pay-as-you-go cards are for other people at CeBIT and Card 4 will likely be canceled after CeBIT. The point to make here though is that there are a big big number of mobile Internet tariff options now and even the pre-paid customers should be able to find a good deal.
All these SIM cards are bound to be flagging me up as suspicious in some computer somewhere!
