Mobile Broadband & Wireless Internet Plans

So who are the key providers and what do you need to get started? Telstra Mobile Broadband has the best coverage and the fastest speeds, they are also the most costly, although they are currently running half price broadband for the first year. The next key carrier is Optus. Most of the other providers in the mobile broadband race are using the Optus network. This includes, Virgin Mobile Broadband, Dodo Mobile Broadband, Internode, Westnet and Exetel. The 3rd carrier and provider is Vodafone who obviously use their own network and finally we have 3 Mobile Broadband. Its a very competitive market place. Gone Wireless provides you with a very simple breakdown of all the key plans, covering data allowances, terms, rates and excess fees. We do the research and you do the choosing. On the prepaid front, the market isn’t as competitive, but we still have some 10 key ISPs offering a solution. The best entry level providers include, Dodo,3 mobile, Virgin and Exetel. For volume usage, 3 Mobile Broadband and Unwired are probably the better solutions.

The concept of mobile broadband is really appealing, particularly for those that tend to work on the road, or for those who can’t get a fixed line solution and don’t want to rely upon satellite. In terms of performance, Telstra and Optus are the better solutions, they will also cover you in the suburbs and beyond. Vodafone/3 Mobile is a CBD and suburbs solution with good performance and great starter packs. Anyone running the Optus network will give you reasonable reception without the BigPond sting. You will need a USB stick or a sim card. Your USB will set you back between $70 – $100 and will come with some data to get you started. I wouldn’t go second hand. Get a new stick with the warranty. I hope you enjoy Gone Wireless!