Compare Mobile Broadband Plans

Mobile Broadband Providers

Vodafone >>
	Vodafone's 3G network covers more than 94% of the Australian population. They have a good range of plans at competitive prices from 1GB through to 8GB per month. They also offer a choice of 12 month contracts or month to month with free modems on the 12 month contracts and a purchase price up fron on month to month.
.	Browse Vodafone Mobile Broadband Plans | Go to Vodafone Website

Optus >>
	Optus offer a range of mobile broadband plans from 2GB to 16GB. The mid range plan is currently $39.95 per month for 8GB anytime and up to 16GB off peak.
.	Browse Optus Mobile Broadband Plans | Go to Optus Website

Virgin Broadband >>
	Virgin Mobile offers 12 month mobile broadband plans with a free USB modem and no excess usage charges. Coverage is good on the Optus 3G network. APC Magazine awarded Virgin Mobile their Editor's Choice for mobile broadband this year for the second year in a row commending the "strong up & download speeds". A choice of plans is available from 1 GB through to 10 GB.
.	Browse Virgin Mobile Broadband Plans | Go to Virgin broadband Website

Telstra >>
	Telstra have the best coverage and the fastest network but the mobile broadband plans are expensive compared with other providers.
.	Go to Telstra Mobile Broadband Website

Dodo >>
	Dodo have a range of mobile broadband plans from 100MB through to 8GB a month. Coverage is via the Optus 3G/HSDPA network. Plans are over 24 months or with no contract and less data.
.	Go to Dodo Website

Mobile Broadband Buyer's Guide

Mobile broadband is a straightforward, easy way to stay connected to the Internet when you’re on the move, or at home when you want the freedom of a wireless connection. It’s becoming a way of life for increasing numbers of people particularly as a supplement to a fixed line connection at home. If you don’t have a mobile broadband plan yet, it makes sense to do your homework and compare the range of mobile broadband plans" available in Australia. All the main providers offer a range of plans that suit the whole spectrum of users from those looking for a cheap plan for occasional use, to power users who require a large data allowance each month. The mobile broadband providers in Australia include Telstra, Optus, Three, Vodafone and Virgin mobile. Competition is fierce and the wireless broadband networks are changing constantly so it makes sense to compare deals and get something best suited to your requirements.

If you have a laptop or a netbook then a mobile broadband plan with a free USB modem is the best way to stay connected. You don’t need anything else and it’s quick and easy to get up and running. When you sign up for a mobile broadband plan you get a USB modem which plugs into a USB port on your laptop or netbook. This modem picks up a signal in the same way as your mobile phone and gives you Internet access pretty much wherever you are. The speed and reliability depends on the hardware, network coverage, congestion and other environmental factors. There have been some problems with mobile broadband reliability and performance but it’s fair to say that this is improving all the time as providers improve their networks to cater for the growing demand for wireless broadband. The other good news in this competitive environment is that mobile broadband prices are coming down all the time and the providers are intent on gaining new subscribers by offering some pretty good deals. It definitely makes sense to shop around and compare mobile broadband packages.

We compare mobile broadband plans on this site and look at the data cost per month plus any additional costs such as a monthly charge for a modem if there is one. We also highlight any special deals that are available at any one time. There are two main options for purchasing mobile broadband. You can pay as you go with a prepaid mobile broadband plan, or you can sign up for a mobile broadband contract, either 12 months or 24 months or the latest month by month options. What ends up best for you depends on how much flexibility you require. A prepaid or month by month option is more expensive but ideal if you want to try the service or you need mobile broadband on an occasional basis. If you know how much data you need each month and your usage will be predictable and consistent then a longer plan arrangement offers the best value.

You can use this site to find the best mobile broadband plan for your needs. You can look at the most popular deals overall or browse by usage requirements or provider. The home page has any current mobile broadband deal.