Best mobile broadband modems with Wi-Fi
- — 22 September, 2010 14:56
Often described as a hotspot in your pocket, a mobile broadband modem with Wi-Fi can have multiple devices connected for shared mobile broadband access over a telco's 3G network. These devices act in a similar manner to regular USB modems to access an Internet connection, but their flexibility means they can connect more than just your notebook.
We've rounded up the best Wi-Fi mobile broadband modems in Australia, both from carriers and third-party manufacturers.
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Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi modem
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Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Wi-Fi
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Optus Mini WiFi
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Vodafone Pocket WiFi
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Virgin Mobile Wi-Fi Modem
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Novatel Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hotspot MiFi 2352
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Edimax 3G-6210n
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NetComm MyZone
Compact, portable and flexible, the Edimax 3G-6210n wireless 3G portable router does its job well. It may be a little pricey when you can pick up a Wi-Fi modem with built-in 3G capabilities for a similar price, but for those who already own a USB modems, the 3G-6210n comes recommended.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 15th Feb., 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- Edimax
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 199.00
- Pros:
- Relatively compact, battery operated, supports a range of modems, works with fixed ADSL/cable connections as well as mobile broadband, easy to set up
- Cons:
- A little expensive, battery life could be improved
Comments
Jose
1
Could I use this mobile WiFi modem for my ipad2 without laptop??
Thank you.
Jose
John
2
connect any wifi device; phone, ipad, kindle (i think they do wireless), but prepaid plan is expensive with Telstra. Their bigpond ultimate wifi (http://go.bigpond.com/wireless/?2473PSEM&pid=G|P|D|BP|bphmbb|HeadTermsKWWireless) would be good if I wasn't already locked in for two years with them. Will they let me swap plans? or plug my mobile broardband USB modem simcard into this?