Mobile Broadband
APC Magazine’s Editors’ Choice*
With "features to please power users & bargain hunters alike" plus "strong up & download speeds", the experts at APC Magazine awarded Virgin Mobile Editors' Choice for the second year in a row.
- Bundle and save $5 every month3
- No excess usage charges1
- Great coverage on the Optus 3G (Dual Band) Network4
- The flexibility to top-up if you need to2
WiFi™ Modem Features
- No wires or cables
- Connects up to 3 WiFi™ enabled devices to the internet at once
- Massive 15m range
Why go WiFi™?
Our WiFi™ modem not only has no wires, it doesn’t even need to be plugged into your computer. Nice. Through the magic of WiFi™ you can even have a long distance relationship with your modem, staying connected when the modem is up to 15m away. And if you’re in a sharing mood you can connect up to 3 WiFi™ enabled devices to the internet at the same time.
USB Modem Features
- Compact and Easy to Use
- Plug and Play
- Expandable Memory support up to 8GB microSD™
BYO Benefits
- No commitment – leave anytime6
- Change your plan up and down as you need to
Modem Requirements: Before you choose to BYO modem, check the list below.
- Type of Modem: It can be a USB modem, wireless data card or inbuilt modem.
- Frequency: Ideally both 900MHz and 2100MHz, to take advantage of the Optus Dual Band network, although most metro areas are covered by 2100MHz.
- Network Unlocked: If you're locked to another network, you'll need to contact your previous service provider to unlock it.
- SIM card slot: So you can plug in our Virgin Mobile Broadband SIM card.
How does it work?Read all about how mobile broadband works |
Already have a modem?Do a compatibility check and see how to set it up |
*APC Editors Choice: February 2010 edition.
The Fine Print: Not for sale in Northern Territory or Tasmania. 1) Data includes uploads and downloads. Exceed your data allowance & speed is limited to 128Kbps for the next 250MB. Use more and your service will be unavailable until the first day of your next usage period, unless you purchase a data top up (max 3 per month). Service cancellation may apply if you download continuously or if your use adversely impacts other users. 2) Maximum 3 top-ups per month. 3) With a Post-Paid mobile plan on the same account. 4) Broadband speeds are available in the Optus Dual Band (2100MHz / 900MHz) network. BYO customers will need a dual band (2100MHz / 900MHz) modem to access full coverage areas. Outside of these areas you will fall back to Optus’ GSM/GPRS network. See virginmobile.com.au/coverage for more info. Acceptable Use Policy applies. Peer to peer speed is limited to 32Kbps.
12 month plans: 5) 12 month connection required. The full Post-Paid Price (PPP) of the USB modem is $149 and the WiFi modem is $192. Each month the PPP/12 is paid off your modem (which includes your monthly contribution of $5 for the USB modem on the 1GB plan, and $8 for the WiFi modem on the 1GB & 3GB plans). After September 30 the WiFi™ modem will revert to an $8 monthly modem payment on the 6GB plan, unless the offer is extended. Leave anytime, just pay outstanding balance of the PPP owing, the current month’s pro-rated spend, plus $250 if you leave within the first 6 months.
BYO modem: 6) Leave anytime just pay current month’s pro-rated spend and any outstanding amounts.
Credit approved customers only. 1st bill is pro-rated (min monthly spend and included data) from the date you connect to the start of your next month’s bill. Payment by E-Bill & Direct Debit only.
