Best mobile broadband modems
We round up the best mobile broadband plans and modems to stay connected while on the road.
- — 23 September, 2010 14:10
The ability to work on the move is essential for many businesses these days, and thanks to mobile broadband modems it's easy to access the Internet while you're out of the office. All three major carriers in Australia -- Telstra, Optus and Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) -- offer a range of mobile broadband modems, both prepaid options and on monthly contracts. We've rounded up the best mobile broadband modems on offer in Australia.
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Vodafone Mobile Connect Internet USB Stick
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Optus Wireless Broadband USB Slimline Modem
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Vodafone Mega Modem
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Optus E153 USB modem
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Vodafone Pocket WiFi
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Optus E1762 USB Modem
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Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband (MF626)
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Telstra Turbo USB modem
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Virgin Mobile Wi-Fi Modem
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Telstra Elite Mobile Broadband Card
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3 Mobile Broadband Internet Key E1756
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3 Mobile Broadband Internet Key E1553
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NetComm MyZone
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Optus World Cup mobile broadband modem
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Telstra Ultimate USB Modem
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Telstra Turbo Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband
3 Mobile Broadband Internet Key E1553
Though it's only rated at a maximum 3.6 megabits per second download speed, 3's E1553 Internet key proved to be slightly more reliable in our tests than the E1756, which has more impressive specs.
- Review Date:
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- Manufacturer:
- 20th April, 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- 3 Mobile
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- Price:
- $ 79.00
- Pros:
- Plug and play, easy to set up and use, microSD card slot, decent speeds, can roam onto Telstra's Next G network
- Cons:
- Wide design can block other ports, only rated at 3.6Mbps maximum download speed
