Simple, fast and affordable

From just $19 a month^ for 1GB of data, anyone can afford Mobile Broadband! Simply plug the USB modem into your laptop and you'll be connected via the Optus 3G/HSDPA network at typical broadband speeds* ranging from 512 kbps to 1.5Mbps.

Is Mobile Broadband for me?

  It is if you want to...
  • Get broadband in places where ADSL isn't available
  • Be more accessible when you're away from your home or office
  • Catch up on emails on your daily commute
  • Surf the web while you wait for friends or clients in a cafe
  • Have access to the Internet in different areas of your home, including the backyard   
As long as you're within network coverage# you and your laptop are are free to be truly mobile!

You can use mobile broadband with your Windows® or Mac computer. Check the system requirements below:

System Requirements
Standard USB interface
Microsoft Windows® 2000 SP4, Windows® XP SP2 or Windows® Vista
Mac OSX 10.4 or above with the latest upgrades
Display resolution: 800 x 600 or above
Minimum 128MB RAM
Central Processing Unit 9CPU) Pentium 4, 1GHz or above 

Follow the instructions below to find out what your system specifications are: 

PC: Select the Start Menu, then select ‘Control Panel’, then select ‘System’
Mac: Select the ‘Apple’ menu, then select ‘About this Mac’

Device Specifications
HSDPA/UMTS 900/2100MHz
EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
HSDPA Downlink up to 3.6Mbps
MicroSD Card Slot

* Speed will vary depending on factors such as device capbilities, location, network equipment and usage at the time. Expect uplink speeds of up to 384kbps and a maximum download speed of 3.6Mbps.
# Outside 3G broadband areas the service operates at slower speeds on the Optus 2.5G mobile network.