Best prepaid mobile broadband modems

We round up the best prepaid mobile broadband modems.

Mobile broadband is a great option for staying connected when away from home or the office. Whether it's working remotely, or simply as a fall-back option should your fixed broadband connection fail you, lower prices and faster speeds continue to ensure the growth of mobile broadband services in Australia.

If you already receive a monthly bill for a mobile phone contract, a landline telephone, a fixed line broadband connection and possibly even a pay television subscription, who wants yet another monthly bill? Consider a prepaid mobile broadband modem — it's easier to manage your spending and you only pay for what you use. We've rounded up the best prepaid mobile broadband modems from all the main carriers.

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Vodafone Pocket WiFi

The Vodafone Pocket WiFi is a 3G mobile broadband modem that's easy to use. It also acts as a wireless hotspot for up to five devices.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 17th Sept., 2010
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • Vodafone
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.25
  • $ 99.00
  • Pros:
  • Up to five simultaneous connections, large OLED display, good battery life, easy to set up and use, can be used while charging
  • Cons:
  • No external antenna jack, locked to Vodafone (it can be unlocked, however)

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