Mobile broadband provider 3 has turned to the print media to promote its latest laptop on dongle deal.

The internet service provider (ISP) has taken out an advert in the Metro newspaper to advertise the broadband deal, which sees consumers gain a Dell Mini 102 netbook and 1GB mobile broadband dongle for just £17.50 a month.

3 is currently offering a £2.50 per month discount on the broadband package, which usually retails at £20 per month on a two-year contract, offering the potential for savings for consumers desiring mobile internet services.

A ZTE MF112 Black USB Modem comes free with the package, while 100 text messages per month are also included.

The Dell netnook is equipped with Windows 7 and offers a 10.1-inch high definition display – which could be potentially attractive to consumers seeking a laptop and broadband without the need for a hefty one-off payment.

It is currently one of 3's top five selling laptops.

The ISP's Sales and Marketing Director Marc Allera recently claimed that 3's network is designed to give customers "the very best experience of the mobile internet".