In this course, you'll learn about how a mobile device connects to the internet. Mobile internet networks are similar to Wi-Fi internet networks because they are wireless. But there are important differences too.
In the following activities, you'll learn how mobile internet can be even more convenient than Wi-Fi internet, but that it can be a lot more expensive.
You'll also learn how to purchase a mobile internet data plan to suit your needs, and we'll give you some tips on how to save money by switching your phone or other mobile device between mobile internet and Wi-Fi.
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Mobile networks
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