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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

Prepaid Mobile Broadband USB Modem: Price; Data; Expiry; Details; Buy online now

$5 Micro SIM

300MB

30days

Great low price

$5 Micro SIM

$99 Micro SIM

$99

8GB+2GB bonus²

365days

Up to 365 days of Mobile Broadband freedom
10GB total data (8GB + 2GB bonus data²)

$99 Micro SIM

Recharge vouchers

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Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharge vouchers: Recharge voucher; 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

Already with us? Recharge now in My Account

Want to join us? Buy a new modem or SIM

All our Postpaid plans include

No bill shock – we don’t charge for excess usage³
Bundle & save $5 per month⁴
Get what you pay for - we charge per KB, not per MB
Get great coverage on the Optus network ¹

Bring your own modem or 3G iPad

Big Plan: Monthly Plans; Data³; Contract; Best bits; BYO Tablet; BYO 3G iPad

BYO Mobile Broadband $14: $14 Web Only; 1GB; Standard SIM; Micro SIM

BYO Mobile Broadband $19: $19; 1.5GB; Standard SIM; Micro SIM

BYO Mobile Broadband $29: $29; 4GB; Standard SIM; Micro SIM

BYO Mobile Broadband $39: $39Best Seller; 10GB; Standard SIM; Micro SIM

BYO Mobile Broadband $49: $49; 12GB; Standard SIM; Micro SIM

BYO Mobile Broadband $59: $59; 14GB; Standard SIM; Micro SIM

No contract ⁵ - leave anytime!

Change your plan anytime, up or down
No contract. Leave anytime, just pay any outstanding charges
BYO modem? Check your compatibility

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 12/03/2012 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.