Best prepaid mobile broadband modems
- — 22 September, 2010 14:13
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
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Vodafone Mobile Connect Internet USB Stick
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Telstra Turbo Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband
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Optus World Cup mobile broadband modem
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Virgin Mobile Wi-Fi Modem
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Telstra Turbo USB modem
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Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband (MF626)
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Optus E1762 USB Modem
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Optus Wireless Broadband USB Slimline Modem
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.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- 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
