Mobile Broadband Software for Windows 8
When you plug your Vodafone Mobile Broadband USB Stick into a USB socket on your Windows 8 computer or tablet, Windows will usually recognise it and open a mobile broadband connection as soon as possible.
In addition, we also offer a Vodafone app specifically for Windows 8, which you can download from the Microsoft Store.
1. Account - Manage your Vodafone account
2. Data - Check your data usage and amount remaining
3. Top up - Top up your data allowance
4. Current connection - Name, type and signal strength of current connection
5. Message center - Send and recieve SMS text messages
6. Extras - Access additional services
Windows 8 Mobile Broadband devices
All of the following Windows 8 certified USB dongles and modems work with the Vodafone app.
Vodafone K4201
Vodafone K4203
Vodafone K4305
Vodafone K4606
Vodafone K5150
Vodafone K4201-Z
Vodafone K5008-Z
Windows 7 Mobile Broadband devices
If you have one of the following older USB Sticks, you need to install the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software from it onto your computer.
Vodafone K3770
Vodafone K3771
Vodafone K3772
Vodafone K3806
Vodafone K4505
Vodafone K4510
Vodafone K4511
Vodafone K4605
Vodafone K5005
Vodafone K3570-Z
Vodafone K3571-Z
Vodafone K3770-Z
Vodafone K3772-Z
Vodafone K3805-Z
Vodafone K3806-Z
Vodafone K4505-Z
Vodafone K4510-Z
Vodafone K5006-Z
Plug in your USB Stick into your computer, run the installer that appears and follow the on-screen instructions. This will allow Windows 8 to manage your USB Stick, and you can then also download and use the Vodafone Mobile Broadband app for Windows 8 from the Microsoft Store.
Network Adaptor devices
If you have one of the following older USB Sticks, you need to install the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software from it onto your computer.
Vodafone K3520-Z
Vodafone K3565-Z
Vodafone K3760
Vodafone K3765
Vodafone K3765-Z
Vodafone K3773
Plug your USB Stick into your computer, run the installer that appears and follow the on-screen instructions. These Sticks will not work with the Vodafone Mobile Broadband app for Windows 8 from the Microsoft Store.
Modems
If you have one of the following older USB Sticks, you need to install the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software from it onto your computer.
Huawei E220
Huawei E270
Vodafone E172
Vodafone E272
Vodafone K2540
Vodafone K3520
Vodafone K3565
Vodafone K3715
Plug your USB Stick into your computer, run the installer that appears and follow the on-screen instructions. These devices will not work with the Vodafone Mobile Broadband app for Windows 8 from the Microsoft Store.
Notes
Some notebook computers feature built-in Mobile Broadband data cards and sometimes these devices may not upgrade correctly. If you have a notebook and are having problems with its built-in card, we recommend visiting your cmputer supplier's website and checking for new drivers.
When installing the Vodafone Mobile Broadband or Vodafone Mobile Connect software from your USB device in order to get Windows 8 to recognise it, you may be prompted to install .Net 3.5.1. Please note that you will need an internet connection for this and the download is quite large.
If you are using a German SIM and installing the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software, you need to disable the optimisation feature, as this is not compatible with Windows 8. During installation, choose "Custom Install" and e-select the Optimisation option.