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    Mobile Broadband Australia?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by stewartlittle, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. stewartlittle

    stewartlittle Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I am moving to Australia next week, for a year. I am bringing my laptop since i will be using it work work. I am in design so I will be uploading larger files. I am looking at mobile broadband for the freedom, but I am totally new to this. I am thinking of going with Virgin so I can bring my iphone and use a phone and MB through them. Any suggestions when it comes to this stuff? Thanks
     
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    skkng Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you give us more details on where you're likely to be in Australia? The main providers are:

    Telstra
    Optus
    Vodafone
    3

    Virgin piggy-back off one of these main networks, Optus, I think, but not too sure.

    Given Australia's geographical and population spread, roaming costs can be huge.

    You can try this to have a further look:

    http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc/?action=search

    I personally use 3, and they've a good deal running at the moment. However, a lot of people don't like it, particularly due to its very high roaming charge. If you don't use 3 outside the metro/urban areas, you should be fine.
     
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    stewartlittle Notebook Consultant

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    I will be mainly in city centres... sydney, melbourne and brisbane, but mainly sydney (cronulla, menai, sutherland) Those are some of the names i remember lol. I plan to get a mobile with virgin, should I do the net with them too?
     
    stewartlittle, Jan 15, 2009
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