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
Telstra Turbo Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband
Improvements over the previous Turbo prepaid modem are minimal, but a cheaper initial outlay, prepaid billing and the Next G network's superior speed and coverage make Telstra's Turbo Prepaid Mobile Broadband offering a viable solution for getting online while on the move.
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- Manufacturer:
- 13th Sept., 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- Telstra
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- Price:
- $ 89.00
- Pros:
- Good speed and coverage, no contract commitments, Mac and PC compatible, simple software, hinge-style USB connector, 2GB data included
- Cons:
- Pricier than alternatives, most recharges have a 30-day expiry, modem hinders access to nearby USB ports on some notebooks
