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3 Wireless Broadband Deals
We are often asked why we recommend 3 Mobile Broadband for wireless internet services. There are several key features of 3’s products and plans that customers really like and make them a very popular choice for both mobile phones and wireless internet. Over 2 million Australians are now connected to 3!
Let’s look at the Pros and Cons to 3 Mobile Broadband and you’ll start to get a feel why we recommend them and if you should sign up with them.
Pros
1) 3 has a great range of wireless broadband plans
Their range of plans makes 3 easy to recommend to a wide range of customers. The$15 plan, which includes 1GB of data, is perfect for those who want to be wirelessly connected to the internet, but who don’t need lots of data allowance each month. $15 per month is a really affordable entry price, and it’s little wonder that this plan won a Money Magazine Best of the Best 2009 award. See our full review of the 1GB plan.
3 has plans from $15 per month up to $49 per month for 7GB of data and another three plans in between. So there is a wide range of choice to suit every budget and data requirement. 3 offers more plans than most of its competitors. Here is the full range. Click on the image to see our review of that plan.
2) You don’t need to buy your USB modem outright with 3
Some wireless broadband providers make you pay outright for your USB modem or PC Card at prices from $149 to $299. On most of 3’s plans the USB modem is always free on a 24 month plan. On the 1GB and 3GB plans you can pay $5 per month for your USB modem or if you have an existing service with 3 then you get the USB modem for free! We recommend having a look at the 3 mobile phone deals to take advantage of the bundle discount.
3) Buying online from 3 is easy
You know how some companies make buying online a nightmare? 3 is really straightforward to deal with online. Their website is clear and uncluttered and you can follow how far along the process you are with a progress bar at the top of the page. If you’re an existing 3 customer it’s really easy to add a service onto your existing account.
3’s delivery is fast and free. So it’s quick and easy and saves you a stressful trip to the mobile phone shop at the shopping centre.
4) Their coverage is strong and the service is fast and reliable
The latest 3 USB modems and Mobile Broadband cards are HSDPA enabled for high speed broadband access. The Mobile Broadband Card has maximum download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and the USB modem has maximum download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. The actual speeds achieved will depend on a number of factors including your location and network usage at the time. Don’t expect to hit the maximum speed, but we’ve seen that 3 consistently delivers good quality connection speed. The modems and cards are compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X. Whilst their network quality is really good, 3 doesn’t have the largest coverage area, but we’ll comment on that more below.
5) 3 brings out great specials
3 brings out some great specials from time to time. They are always leading the way in price competition in the market and their specials make it even better value. The current special is the 1st month free access fee on selected wireless internet plans!
Cons
1) Their coverage area
3’s coverage will be fine for most Australians, but unfortunately it doesn’t cater for those outside the major cities. They currently have 3G coverage in Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. You can see the 3 coverage maps by clicking the link under the plan icon. Outside of these places you can still roam onto the Telstra network, but it’s very expensive at $1.65 per MB. Roaming is turned off as a default to stop you inadvertently paying for roaming data at a high rate. So if you live and work and spend of your time in the major population centres, 3 will be fine. If you need it outside those areas then 3 isn’t the best option for you.
2) Excess fees for exceeding the data allowance
This isn’t unique to 3 - many of the leading providers charge excess fees for exceeding your data limit. But it’s 10c per MB if you go over your limit, so make sure you don’t! We’d definitely prefer to see 3 offer a ’shaping’ option where your speed is slowed if you exceed your limit. That will suit most people far better than paying excess fees.
Summary
3 wireless broadband will be a great solution for many business people and consumers who want to get mobile internet in 2009. It’s not perfect for everyone - mainly dependent on your coverage location. But if you check out the coverage maps and it looks like it’s all good, then jump on in! 3 has great value plans and they are leading the 3G market in innovation and service in 2009.
Signing Up for Wireless Broadband
We recommend buying directly from 3 through their website. By ordering online you always get access to the latest online exclusive deals and offers. Your ordered is processed directly by well trained staff, who know the products and delivery is fast and free!