3 Mobile Broadband Plans

Three offer broadband speed mobile Internet that you can access in most major cities and other areas (see coverage maps). Visit the 3 Mobile Broadband website for full information on all 3 mobile broadband plans or view the quick comparison of the 3 mobile broadband plans below.

	$15.00	$4	1GB	24 months
	per month	per month
Great value mobile broadband plan for light usage with a choice of modems and 12 months free AVG antivirus if you buy online. Excess data in the 3 Mobile Broadband Zone is charged at 10c per MB. Roaming on Telstra's Next G network for 50c per MB.

	$29.00	$0	3GB	24 months
	per month	per month
A good mid-range mobile broadband plan with 3GB of data per month. Three Mobile have an online special at the moment with free AVG anti-virus for 12 months.

	$29.00	$0	2GB	24 months
	per month	per month
2GB of data for $29. This is a great mobile broadband plan for email and light to moderate Internet browsing.

	$39.00	$0	6GB	24 months
	per month	per month
This is a great value plan from Three with a generous data allowance for heavier Internet usage. 12 months free AVG antivirus is included if you buy online. Excess data in the 3 Mobile Broadband Zone is charged at 10c per MB. Roaming is on Telstra's Next G network for 50c per MB.

	$49.00	$0	7GB	24 months
	per month	per month
3 Mobile Broadband plan with the highest data allowance. 7GB of data is included. Choose from a selection of Internet modems.

3 Mobile Broadband Review

3 Mobile Broadband are the leaders in 3G mobile broadband in Australia with over a million customers. They launched the first 3G mobile network in Australia in 2003.

3 Mobile have a wide variety of mobile broadband plans to choose from ranging from $15 per month through to $49 a month depending on your download requirements. The $15 mobile broadband plan gets you 1GB a month suitable for light internet usage. 1 GB can, for example, provide around 100 hours of web surfing, plus email, messaging and about 50 music downloads. The $49 mobile broadband plan gets you 7GB a month and there are options in between. There are also pre-paid mobile broadband options with expiries of 30 days or 12 months and a range of downloads included in the initial purchase price.

If you want to bundle Three wireless Internet with phone calls and take advantage of great deals on smartphones and handsets then 3 Mobile Broadband have a range of offers. Popular plans are $29 and $49 cap plans.

Three have a choice of Internet keys available with all plans. The software to install is on the Internet key itself so it's easy to use and set up.

The theoretical maximum download speed in the 3 Mobile Broadband Zone is 3.6 Mbps with typical download speeds ranging from 600kbps to 1.5 Mbps ; uplink speed of up to 384 kbps. The actual speed achieved will vary depending on a number of factors such as your location, equipment and the network usage at the time.

3 Mobile's broadband zones cover most parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast. To check coverage in your location view the coverage maps for major metropolitan areas or use the coverage checker for a specific location.

It's easy to purchase a 3 Mobile broadband plan online. You just need to choose an Internet key and then select a plan depending on the balance of download allowance and price that works for you.

One last thing: It's worth checking 3 Mobile's current hot deals. You may be able to pick up a free phone or Internet key as a special offer on a mobile broadband plan that suits your requirements.