Back to school: Best mobile broadband modems

The best mobile broadband modems for students to stay connected.

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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Optus E173

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 check coverage before you purchase.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 4th May, 2011
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • Optus
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 3.50
  • $ 79.00
  • Pros:
  • 7.2Mbps peak speeds, ease of use, microSD card slot
  • Cons:
  • Optus network still flaky in certain areas

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