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
Optus E1762 USB Modem
Though Optus' 3G network is plagued by reliability and speed issues, we found the E1762 USB modem to be reasonably fast. It provides a better connection than other Optus mobile broadband devices we have reviewed.
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- Manufacturer:
- 29th May, 2009
- James Hutchinson
- Optus
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- Price:
- $ 199.00
- Pros:
- Reasonably fast, more reliable than other Optus modems we've tested, automatic software installation, SMS support
- Cons:
- A little too wide, recessed external antenna port, Optus' 3G network can be unreliable
