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Connect your tablet PC or 3G Apple® iPad™ to us & enjoy our award winning Mobile Broadband service. Check what type of SIM card you need.

"Virgin [Mobile] charges a fraction of Telstra & delivers a solid connection" PC & Tech Authority, June 2011 edition

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
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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 bonus2
365days
  • Up to 365 days of Mobile Broadband freedom
  • 10GB total data (8GB + 2GB bonus data2)
$99 Micro SIM

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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
Mobile Broadband $199
$199long expiry
18GB
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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Monthly Plans
Data3
Contract
Best bits
BYO Tablet
BYO 3G iPad
BYO Mobile Broadband $19
$19
2GB
Standard SIM
Micro SIM
BYO Mobile Broadband $29
$29
6GB
Standard SIM
Micro SIM
BYO Mobile Broadband $39
$39Best Seller
12GB
Standard SIM
Micro SIM
BYO Mobile Broadband $59
$59
18GB
Standard SIM
Micro SIM
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Which SIM card do I need?

Got a 3G iPad™? You want a Micro SIM.

Micro SIM (for iPad 3G)

Currently all other 3G tablet PC’s (eg. Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom) use a standard sized SIM card.

Standard SIM Card

Got a WiFi-only iPad™? Check out our WiFi modem for a portable way to get online on the go.

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/ for more info. 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. Prepaid Mobile Broadband: Proof of ID required. 2) Activate by 12/07/2012 to receive additional bonus 2GB of data. Activate after and you'll receive the standard 8GB only. Postpaid Mobile Broadband: Approved customers only. Payment by E-Bill and direct debit only. 1st bill prorated from date you connect to start of next month's bill. 3) 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. Acceptable Use Policy applies. Peer to peer speed is limited to 32Kbps. 4) When bundled with a Postpaid mobile product on the same account. 5) Leave anytime just pay all outstanding charges. All rates apply in Oz.