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If your Wi-Fi is too slow and cellular data is erratic, there is an alternative. With an Ethernet cable, and the right adapter, you can connect your mobile device to an Ethernet port on your router or modem for a fast and dependable connection.  It may seem odd to connect a mobile device via Ethernet, since Wi-Fi is built-in and easily available, but there are times when it makes sense. Your home Wi-Fi could be weak but your Ethernet connection is strong. You could be staying at a hotel with Ethernet port access, but unreliable or expensive Wi-Fi. Or you might need a better connection for o...

What is a SIM-only deal? A SIM card is the small chip that you insert into your phone to tell it who you are and what mobile phone plan you are on. It stands for Subscriber Identity Module and is used to authenticate the user’s information, including a special number that identifies the phone on the network. As the name suggests, a SIM-only plan covers the cost of the SIM – and therefore the cost of being on the network – but not the phone it slots into. That means you’ll need to provide your own handset, whether that’s a case of buying it outright or using a previously owned smartp...

Here’s what to look out for when choosing a SIM-only deal