Mobile operator, Vodafone, has recently announced the launch of its newest business and roaming based mobile broadband packages, the costs of which will start from £3 (including VAT).

The deals will come on a 3, 12 as well as 24 month contract basis along with an access to as many as 4,000 BTOpenzone Wi-Fi Hotspots throughout the country.

The packages are as follows:

Vodafone Business Standby

Web Access for 5 pence per MB (UK)

Cost of the service - £3

Vodafone Business Casual

Web Access for 5 pence per MB (UK)

1GB BTOpenzone WiFi Access

Cost of the service - £5

Vodafone Business Connected

2GB UK Usage Allowance, then 5 pence per MB (UK)

2GB BTOpenzone WiFi Access

Cost of the service - £12.50

Vodafone Business Constant

5GB UK Usage Allowance, then 5 pence per MB (UK)

2GB BTOpenzone WiFi Access

Cost of the service - £19

Those interested in the offer will be able to choose from a wide array of devices to use it on, including SIM-only, iPads, laptops, netbooks as well as dongles (also known as USB modems).

In addition, two deals will be available for businesspeople who travel often and rely on roaming - these start at £36.50 (including VAT) per month for a 5GB UK data cap (5 pence per MB thereafter), 2GB access to BTOpenzone wireless hubs as well as 1GB in Europe, followed by £6.67 per day for 100MB.

A worldwide business traveller? Consumers might consider Vodafone's £95 package which will keep customers connected on a global scale.