Prepaid Mobile Broadband

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Prepaid Mobile Broadband (prepaid internet) has no contracts and a range of recharge options, with up to 365 days to use your data. Plus, you'll get great coverage on the Optus network1. Simply choose a modem or bring your own, then recharge when it suits you.

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Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharge vouchers
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Data
Expiry
Best bits
Next step
Prepaid Mobile Broadband $15
$15
300MB
Prepaid Mobile Broadband $19
$19
1GB
30 days
Prepaid Mobile Broadband $29
$29
2GB
Prepaid Mobile Broadband $49
$49
4GB
60 days
Mobile Broadband $79
$79
6GB
90 days
Mobile Broadband $99
$99
8GB
180 days
Mobile Broadband $149
$149long expiry
12GB
365 days

Get great coverage on the Optus network1

Awarded "Best Value" by PC & Tech Authority

"Solid data rates excellent per-KB pricing"

PC & Tech Authority, June 2011 edition

  • We charge per KB, not per MB
  • Up to 365 days to use your data

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Prepaid WiFi Modem

Why go WiFi?
  • No wires & up to 25m range
  • Share your data with up to 8 WiFi devices3 like a smartphone, laptop or an iPad™
  • Portable & light (95g)
Wifi Modem
Prepaid Mobile Broadband Wifi Modem
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$99 Wifi Modem
$99
4GB
30days
  • Compatible with the WiFi & 3G Apple iPad
  • ZTE MF62 WiFi modem
$99 WiFi Modem

Prepaid USB Modems

USB Features
  • Your choice of included data
  • Up to 100 day expiry
  • Expandable memory, up to 32GB
Wifi Modem

"Solid data rates & excellent per-KB pricing" PC & Tech Authority, June 2011 edition

Prepaid Mobile Broadband USB Modems
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Data
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$49 USB Modem
$2450hot offer
4GB
30days
  • Huawei E173 Value modem
  • Big data, little price
$24.50 USB Modem
$79 Wifi Modem
$3950hot offer
6GB
100days
  • Huawei E173 Premium modem
  • Best seller - 6GB data & long expiry
$39.50 USB Modem

Prepaid Micro SIM for 3G iPad

Micro SIM Features
  • Compatible with any 3G Apple® iPad™
  • Data charged per KB (not per MB), so you only pay for what you use
  • Great coverage – we use the Optus network1
Wifi Modem
Prepaid Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Price
Data
Expiry
Details
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$5 Micro SIM
$5
300MB
30days
  • Great low price
$5 Micro SIM
$99 Micro SIM
$99new
8GB+2GB bonus4
365days
  • Up to 365 days of Mobile Broadband freedom
  • 10GB total data (8GB + 2GB bonus data4)
$99 Micro SIM

Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Card - BYO Modem

Standard SIM Features
  • Bring your own modem or compatible laptop (check compatibility)
  • Data charged per KB (not per MB), so you only pay for what you use
  • Great coverage – we use the Optus network1
Standard Micro SIM - BYO Modem
Prepaid Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Price
Data
Expiry
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$10 Micro SIM
$10
300MB
30days
  • Great low price
$10 Standard SIM

*Faster maximum upload speed compared to the standard Pre-Paid modem.

The Fine Print:  Not for sale in Northern Territory and Tasmania (except Hobart). International roaming not available with mobile broadband services. Data includes uploads and downloads & is charged per KB. 1) Broadband speeds are available in the 3G Dual Band areas of the Optus Open network. Outside of these areas you will fall back to Optus' GSM/GPRS network. See virginmobile.com.au/broadband-coverage-checker. Acceptable Use Policy applies. Service cancellation may apply if you download continuously or if your use adversely impacts other users. Peer to peer speed is limited to 32Kbps. 2) Proof of ID required. Modems are network locked. Recharge with $80 to unlock. Data includes uploads & downloads & charged per KB. Proof of ID required. 3) Devices must be WiFi enabled and meet minimum system requirements. WiFi signal range varies from house to house and can be affected by the proximity of electromagnetic devices, large metal objects, bodies of water or several high density walls between your computer and WiFi modem, and the location of the WiFi modem within your home. 4) Activate by 12/03/2012 to receive additional bonus 2GB of data. Activate after and you’ll receive the standard 8GB only. All rates apply in Oz.