High Speed Internet Access (HSIA): Mobile Internet

We compare the best mobile broadband plans in Australia and help you find the most suitable and cheapest plan for your needs. We also cover popular mobile phone plans as well as the latest trends in mobile internet access with new devices such as tablet computers and portable wifi hotspots.

Best Prepaid Mobile Broadband


Starter Packs


To use prepaid mobile broadband you first need to purchase a starter pack. This gives you a modem with which to connect to the Internet and an amount of data with an expiry date. The price of the prepaid starter packs varies depending on the type of modem and the amount of data you wish to purchase up front.


Once you have purchased the starter pack and your initial data allowance has been used up or expired you can then recharge your data online. There is quite a lot of flexibity when it comes to recharging with data packs ranging from 500 MB to 12 GB and corresponding expiry dates from 30 days to 1 year.



Prepaid Starter 1 GB for $49
USB modem plus 30 Day Data Expiry

Prepaid Starter 4 GB for $49
A starter pack is required prior to purchasing recharges. Prices range from $49 to $99 with modem and data included.

Prepaid Starter 3 GB for $49
USB modem plus 30 Day Data Expiry

Prepaid Starter 4 GB for $79
USB modem plus 93 Day Data Expiry

Prepaid Starter 6 GB for $99
USB modem plus 94 Day Data Expiry

Prepaid Starter 12 GB for $199
WiFi modem plus 365 Day Data Expiry

Prepaid Starter 3 GB for $79
WiFi modem plus 30 Day Data Expiry

Prepaid Starter 4 GB for $99
A starter pack is required prior to purchasing recharges. Prices range from $49 to $99 with modem and data included.

Prepaid Starter 12 GB for $149
USB modem plus 365 Day Data Expiry

PrePaid Wireless Broadband: Buyer's Guide


Prepaid Mobile Broadband is an easy way to get access to the Internet while you’re on the move and it’s ideal if you want to have complete control over the amount you spend without the obligation of a contract and a fixed fee each month. You simply buy a starting kit which includes a USB modem and then any time you need more data you just purchase whatever amount you need to recharge your wireless modem. There is a cost up front but then you spend whatever you wish, whenever you want. It’s a great backup for fixed broadband at home. It’s also ideal if you are a very occasional or inconsistent user of wireless broadband.


If prepaid sounds like a good option for you then you can compare the prepaid wireless broadband options on offer in Australia. All of the main providers have prepaid mobile broadband deals and there is a good range of products from the cheapest to a very flexible 12GB of data with a 1 year expiry.