MacBook Air dongle compatibility

First post newbie. For my 50th birthday I'm being treated to new 13" MacBook Air/256GB/8GB, I currently use a 2013 iPad, with 3G SIM from Network 3, and now wondering which mobile broadband MIFI or Dongle would be best to provide internet connection in London SW9. Ideally, something capable of providing internet for the current iPad and new MacBook Air that's currently on order for 22/01/13.
I had broadband installed at home last March via SKY, it's not a very strong signal, and since taking this extra service and having a phone line installed, SKY increased the cost of my satellite viewing package substantially, so looking forward to cancelling this service, and if necessary, my satellite viewing package too and switching to Virgin Media.
Would be grateful to learn from other MacBook Air users which mobile broadband products work best and those products to simply avoid.
Many thanks
Moriai-Japan (currently 49) Lol.

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