Mobile Broadband
 

Im debating weather or not bring my laptop over with me when I immigrate to melbourne next week. Ill be in a hostel for a while until I find a house share so Im worried it might get nicked but on the other hand its dead handy when looking for work, getting directions etc,etc..:confused: But then again it will be usless anyway without a decent mobile broadband connection.

is anyone using mobile broadband in australia, is it any good and can you recommend a brand.

Thanks

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

Don't use it but

http://www.phonechoice.com.au/index....details=Mobile for prices

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/18 for reviews

Ian

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

www.three.com.au, 6GB for $39

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

Might be difficult for him to get that "three" deal if it's a contract, as he's a new migrant and thus has no credit history. (may need to get prepaid for first few months until he establishes himself).

Not exactly convenient, but places to get free wi-fi connections around Melbourne CBD:

- Victoria State Library (open until 9 PM on weeknights, and also open on weekends)
- Fed Square (outdoors)
- Australia on Collins food court
- Most McDonald's locations
- Many cafes

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

Virgin payg is a pretty good deal IMHO but check out whirlpool for various points of view about coverage, responsiveness, value for money etc.

3 has the problem of only big city coverage otherwise it is great.

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I managed to get the 3 contract (6gb for $39) when I'd been in the country for only 5 weeks, so I'm not quite sure of the credit history stuff. Worth checking.

Ther service comes highly recommended though, would certainly prefer more downloads (annoying having to watch what I download) but does alright for now

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

You should be able to get the 3 deal straight off if you have an Aussie Driver Licence, you can get the Licence by presenting your UK Licence and Passport at the RTA.

I have 3 myself 7GB for $49 it pretty fast for mobile and very reliable.

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

I have 3 myself ($129 for the modem) and 3gb all for $29 per month (PAYG). You should have no problem with the credit history.

I would suggest visiting one of the Allphones stores as they might give you better deal.

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

Hi, we used optus mobile when we were over in Nov. We just recharged on line - it was really easy. $150 initial payment to get the plug in modem and about a months worth of usage. We are quite heavy internet users and it seemed to last forever. Definitely recommend.

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Pay as you go sounds good to me I dont like contracts they're usually too good to be true. 3gb of downloads? I dont really understand how this works, is like every page i open a download or is that just for P2P?

I'd be using the internet for emails, skype, job hunting, everyday stuff, I wont be on P2P, or torrents, downloading movies or music etc. Would 3gb satisfy my needs do you think?
thanks

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

3gb is enough for my requirements. I spent a few weeks searching for jobs and used less than 2gb. You are able to monitor your usage and increase next month as required.

Re: Mobile Broadband
 

3GB is easy enough.... I use my full 7GB as I use a download manger and then down load the entire limit at the end of the month (get my moneys worth because I have a subscription for my local paper back home in PDF) and music, video etc.

The 7GB started out as 4GB for $49 ...2 years ago and 3 actually incresed to 7 GB without changing my contract as Telstra and opus hit the market, worth it all the same and I claim it back in Tax as I say its for work.

No doubt in 6 months time it will probably be 10GB for $49 and probably 5GB for $29

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I might be killing my own thread elsewhere but what are the best wireless internet options for a two months reccie?

Will be travelling east to west so need Oz wide coverage -though not remote - for basic email and blogging, and a bit of surfing.

Bezza