Holiday gift guide: Best mobile broadband deals for Christmas
Mobile broadband has never been cheaper, so why not consider a prepaid mobile broadband modem as a stocking filler this Christmas?
- — 09 December, 2010 14:08
Christmas is almost upon us again and now has never been a better time to buy a mobile broadband device. Prepaid USB modems from the likes of Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, along with a range of other products from a variety of manufacturers, let you remain connected while on-the-go.
We've rounded-up our favourite USB mobile broadband modems on the market this Christmas.
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Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Wi-Fi
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Vodafone Pocket WiFi
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Telstra Elite
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Virgin Mobile Wi-Fi Modem
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Optus Wireless Broadband USB Slimline Modem
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Vodafone K3571-Z
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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 E1762 USB Modem
Virgin Mobile Wi-Fi Modem
Virgin Mobile's Wi-Fi Modem works just as well as a regular USB modem, but adds the convenience of a wireless connection for up to three computers. The flaky Optus network may be an issue for some, but this compact unit is cordless, rechargeable and hugely convenient.
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- 4th Nov., 2009
- Ross Catanzariti
- Virgin Mobile
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- $ 199.00
- Pros:
- Compact, cordless and rechargeable, three Wi-Fi connections simultaneously, works on both Windows PCs and Macs, good speeds if you're in a 3G coverage area
- Cons:
- Flaky Optus network, locked to Virgin Mobile (can be unlocked for $80), signal strength rapidly deteriorates over 10 metres
