Back to school: Best mobile broadband modems
- — 07 February, 2012 15:54
The ability to work anywhere, anytime is essential for any student. Thanks to mobile broadband modems it's easy to access the Internet whether you're at home, school or university.
All three major carriers in Australia -- Telstra, Optus and Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) -- offer a range of mobile broadband modems on pre-paid and long-term contracts. We've rounded up the best mobile broadband modems on offer in Australia to suit any school, college or university student.
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Telstra USB 4G modem
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Telstra Ultimate Mobile Wi-Fi
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Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi modem
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Optus E173
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Optus E153 USB modem
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Vodafone Mega Modem
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Vodafone K3765 mobile broadband USB stick
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Optus Mini WiFi
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Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Wi-Fi
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Telstra Elite
Telstra's USB 4G Modem is the first mobile broadband device in Australia to run on the company's new "4G" LTE network. While the validity of Telstra's claim to offer true "4G" can be debated, there's no doubt the USB 4G modem offers significant speed benefits compared to its regular Next G network. However, you'll only experience this faster speed if you're in a 4G coverage area, which right now is limited to capital cities and selected metropolitan and regional areas.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 28th Sept., 2011
- Ross Catanzariti
- Telstra
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 299.00
- Pros:
- Excellent speeds in 4G coverage areas
- Quick and easy to install
- No price premium over Next G products
- Cons:
- 4G speeds limited to capital cities and major regions
- Telstra remains more expensive than competitors
- Not available on pre-paid plans
