Top rated USB modems
Get online anywhere with a fast mobile broadband USB stick
While smartphones with hotspot functionality are undoubtedly convenient for getting a laptop on the Internet while on the go, sometimes there is a need to just use a USB stick. Here are five of the top rated sticks we've seen this year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Telstra comes out on top with its fast 4G modem.
1. Telstra USB 4G modem
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 ...
Review Date: 28th Sept., 2011
2. Vodafone K3765 mobile broadband USB stick
Vodafone's K3765 mobile broadband USB stick has plug-and-play operation and supports download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, but the speeds we experienced were not outstanding.
Review Date: 2nd March, 2011
3. Optus E153 USB mobile broadband modem
The Optus E153 USB mobile broadband modem is simple and hassle-free to set up, but isn't capable of very fast downloads.
Review Date: 11th April, 2011
4. Optus E173 USB mobile broadband modem
The Optus E173 USB mobile broadband modem is simple and hassle-free to set up and is capable of faster speeds than the cheaper E153 USB modem. However, the Optus network is still flaky in certain areas, so its best to ...
Review Date: 4th May, 2011
5. Vodafone Mega Modem
Vodafone's Mega Modem promises faster speeds than regular USB modems, but the full advantages of the 850MHz network won't be felt until it is finished being built.
Review Date: 17th March, 2011
