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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Pre-paid wireless broadband
Hi Guys,
Yesterday I took the plunge and decided to get myself one of those pre-paid wireless broadband USB sticks to plug into my Asus mini notebook while being away for holidays and have access to the forum....etc
Has anyone used these before and how good are they in terms of coverage?
I tested it on the train this morning coming to work and it seems to be working fine and connects pretty fast.
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23/Dec/2009, 7:04 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
Yeah, I decided to get the Telstra one too after a bit of reasearch about coverage.
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23/Dec/2009, 9:55 am
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trailx
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 10-2005
Location: way west of Mareeba FNQ
TOTAL POSTS: 1233
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
For anyone thinking of using next G for wireless broadband, there is a new local company in Atherton on the Atherton Tableland. The name is e-Altri and Warren is the sales person. They have a 24month contract, but - if you don't use the downloads you don't pay for them. It's worth giving them a ring. These are a couple local guys who wanted to give the locals a worthwhile alternative to Telstra. They apparently are able to purchase block of download space and can charge any way they wish to.
For anyone a bit transient like me they also have a "Wireless Home Plan' with a small box which plugs into the electricity and uses any old handset, and operates of the mobile system, but you get a landline number.
I haven't looked into it thoroughly, but if I move down to Cairns next year I will probably sign up. If you are in the market, they may be worth at least talking to.
This is an especially good option for anyone caravanning from place to place.
Last edited by trailx, 23/Dec/2009, 5:45 pm
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23/Dec/2009, 11:56 am
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JugglingOgre
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Date Registered: 02-2009
Location: Hamilton, VIC
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
quote: popeclement wrote:
snip...
Would be nice to get rid of the cable though.
John
Get bluetooth and you can tether wirelessly.
Cheers
Pete
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23/Dec/2009, 2:26 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
For times when we are in Brisbane we got a 3 wireless broadband USB stick.
Speed is good and coverage is OK but with an external antenna the coverage improves immensely.
Jalal,
See if you can also get an external antenna for your Telstra unit because it will help extend the fast speed coverage.
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25/Dec/2009, 6:42 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
Where do you plug this antenna and what sort of antenna is it?
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25/Dec/2009, 6:45 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
The instruction booklet with the USB wireless modem should show you a port for connecting an external antenna. It will be covered by a flap normally, with a triangular antenna symbol on it.
If you can't find it, let me know the model number of your unit and I will ask next time I am passing a Telstra shop.
If you do find it I can post a pic of my external antenna to show you what they look like.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
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25/Dec/2009, 9:21 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Pre-paid wireless broadband
The Telstra USB wireless modem has an internal antenna and there are no provisions to connect an external one.
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25/Dec/2009, 9:41 am
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