Originally Posted by Craig&Sam

Thanks for the replies everyone. Dont fancy sitting outside someones house using their connection. However I know there is a MacDonald's next to our accommodation on the gold coast (well there was last year), so may look into that option. I will also check out all the links that have been posted. I know its a bit sad working on holiday but it really does ease the financial burden and stress of returning home knowing that I can at least have a small income coming in. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by arkon

I too needed good reliable access on both the reccie trip and for the first few months here with no fixed abode. We found it unreliable to use McD's as not all have access points, anyway to cut a long story short we signed up for Vodaphone unlimited data bundle for $499 for the GSM PCMCIA card for the laptop then I think it was $49 a month for unlimited data. Worked a treat and didn't have to worry about the cost. If you or anyone else is interested I'm selling my PCMCIA card for $250 and hopfully all you'll need to do is sign up with Vodaphone and get a sim card for it. Check with them 1st that you can use a 2nd hand card just in case they want to fleece you to make you buy a brand new card.

Originally Posted by Craig&Sam

Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on wireless internet access in oz. I am self employed and we are doing our "visa validation" holiday in August. We have of course taken account of my loss of earnings whilst we are on holiday but it would be very nice, and it would help us enjoy the holiday more (sounds silly I know), if I could at least generate some income and turnover whilst we are away, which I could do with a laptop and internet access. Our accommodation has internet access on site but I dont think its practical or fair to be sat at the internet kiosk for 2-3 hours on end. So does anyone have any ideas if you have been in a similar situation? I was thinking along the lines of the 3G cards that you can plug into a laptop, but really do need fairly fast access speed. Even if it means I have to take out a 12 month contract it would still be worth my while. If anyone has done this kind of thing before or has any suggestions/experience it really would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Craig&Sam

Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on wireless internet access in oz. I am self employed and we are doing our "visa validation" holiday in August. We have of course taken account of my loss of earnings whilst we are on holiday but it would be very nice, and it would help us enjoy the holiday more (sounds silly I know), if I could at least generate some income and turnover whilst we are away, which I could do with a laptop and internet access. Our accommodation has internet access on site but I dont think its practical or fair to be sat at the internet kiosk for 2-3 hours on end. So does anyone have any ideas if you have been in a similar situation? I was thinking along the lines of the 3G cards that you can plug into a laptop, but really do need fairly fast access speed. Even if it means I have to take out a 12 month contract it would still be worth my while. If anyone has done this kind of thing before or has any suggestions/experience it really would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.