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Vodafone SIM Only Modem Plan Small Data 1 Month Mobile broadband Vodafone network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO modem	30GB Data 30GB	4G Speed 4G	$20 per month Min total cost is $20 for first month Price $20 per month Min total cost is $20 for first month		Go to site View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Vodafone 4G Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Starter Pack 30GB 30 Days Mobile broadband Vodafone network 30 Days contract OFFER: 60GB for the first 3 recharges, then 30GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 15.2.24	30 Days expiry BYO modem	60GB Data 60GB	4G Speed 4G	$30 per 30 days Min total cost is $30 over 30 days Price $30 per 30 days Min total cost is $30 over 30 days		Go to site View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Vodafone SIM Only Modem Plan Large Data 1 Month Mobile broadband Vodafone network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO modem	70GB Data 70GB	4G Speed 4G	$40 per month Min total cost is $40 for first month Price $40 per month Min total cost is $40 for first month		Go to site View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Vodafone 4G Prepaid Mobile Broadband Modem Starter Pack 60GB 30 Days Mobile broadband Vodafone network 30 Days contract	30 Days expiry Modem cost $49	60GB Data 60GB	4G Speed 4G	$50 per 30 days Min total cost is $99 over 30 days Price $50 per 30 days Min total cost is $99 over 30 days		Go to site View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Vodafone 4G Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Starter Pack 100GB 365 Days Mobile broadband Vodafone network 365 Days contract OFFER: 100GB for the first recharge, then 75GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	365 Days expiry BYO modem	100GB Data 100GB	4G Speed 4G	$150 per 365 days Min total cost is $150 over 365 days Price $150 per 365 days Min total cost is $150 over 365 days		Go to site View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Vodafone 4G Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Starter Pack 250GB 365 Days Mobile broadband Vodafone network 365 Days contract OFFER: 250GB for the first recharge, then 200GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	365 Days expiry BYO modem	250GB Data 250GB	4G Speed 4G	$250 per 365 days Min total cost is $250 over 365 days Price $250 per 365 days Min total cost is $250 over 365 days		Go to site View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Reward Mobile 500MB Data Plan Mobile broadband Vodafone network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO device	500MB Data 500GB	4G Speed 4G	$9.90 per month Min total cost is $9.90 for first month Price $9.90 per month Min total cost is $9.90 for first month		View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Yomojo Mobile Broadband 2GB Mobile broadband Optus network 30 Days contract	30 Days expiry BYO device	2GB Data 2GB	4G Speed 4G	$14.90 per 30 days Min total cost is $14.90 over 30 days Price $14.90 per 30 days Min total cost is $14.90 over 30 days		View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Bendigo Telco Mobile Broadband Value 7 Mobile broadband Optus network 12 Month contract	12 Month contract BYO device	7GB Data 7GB	4G / 3G Speed 4G / 3G	$15 per month Min total cost is $180 over 12 months Price $15 per month Min total cost is $180 over 12 months		View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
amaysim 7GB Data Plan Mobile broadband Optus network 28 Days contract	28 Days expiry BYO device	7GB Data 7GB	4G Speed 4G	$15 per 28 days Min total cost is $15 over 28 days Price $15 per 28 days Min total cost is $15 over 28 days		View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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What are the different types of mobile broadband?

You can get different types of mobile broadband plans in Australia depending on what kind of device you're after.

While they're all portable, home wireless broadband is the bulkiest of the options and best suited for home use.

Data-only SIM

• Connects 1 device
• Works with tablets, phones or laptops with SIM card slots
• Portable

USB modems

• Connects 1 device
• Plugs into your tablet or computer for power
• Portable

Pocket Wi-Fi

• Connects multiple devices
• Battery powered, connects via Wi-Fi
• Portable

Home wireless broadband

• Connects multiple devices with unlimited data options
• Plugs into a power outlet
• Portable where you can connect to power

How do I find the best mobile broadband plan?

If our top pick for the best mobile broadband plan isn't right for you, consider:

1. The network your plan is on

Just like your mobile phone plan, your mobile broadband plan is going to utilise one of the existing phone networks to get you connected. Telstra has the largest network covering 99.8% of Australians. This makes it great for those who may require an internet connection in some of the more remote parts of the country.

2. How much data you need

Each provider offers different amounts of data at various price points. You can use our data usage calculator to get an estimate of how much data you might need. Data comes in amounts as low as 7GB and as high as 500GB, with one provider offering unlimited data.

• Good to know: The average cost per GB for a mobile broadband plan on Finder is $2.26. Generally, the value of your mobile broadband plan should get better the higher the data you need.

The best mobile broadband plan will be the one that suits your connectivity needs.

See our picks for the best broadband plans.

Can I get an unlimited mobile broadband plan?

Yes. Currently, SpinTel is the only provider on Finder that offers an unlimited mobile broadband plan. It costs $54.95/month for unlimited data on the Optus 3G/4G network.

Alternatively, if you're looking for another option, you could take a look at Vodafone's unlimited data mobile plan.

Vodafone's plan includes 30GB on top of your unlimited data plan to be used for hotspotting to a personal device.

Keep in mind that it is not intended to replace home internet.

Home wireless broadband is also good to consider for unlimited data. While the modem isn't as portable as other types of mobile broadband, there are a lot more providers offering unlimited data.

Is mobile broadband right for me?

Mobile broadband is a great way to connect to the internet while you're out and about, though it does cost more than other types of broadband connections.

We've broken down the pros and cons of mobile broadband below.

How fast is mobile broadband?

Most mobile broadband providers offer plans with 3G/4G capability, although a few including Belong, Optus and Telstra offer 4G/5G capability too.

You can see what the median download speed for each mobile network is below.

Based on median speeds in Australia recorded by Speedtest in November 2022.

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Frequently asked questions

• Can I use mobile broadband at home?

  Yes, you can use mobile broadband anywhere you receive a phone signal. However, mobile broadband isn't intended to be anyone's main residential internet connection.

  If you want a somewhat portable internet connection as an alternative to the NBN then you might want to consider home wireless broadband.

• Is mobile broadband faster than the NBN?

  Based on current 3G and 4G speeds, high-speed NBN plans will be faster.

  If you're able to get a 5G mobile broadband plan (availability depends on your location), the speed should be equal or faster than a high-speed NBN plan.

• Is mobile broadband the same as wireless broadband?

  Yes, in some ways mobile broadband and home wireless broadband are very similar. This includes how they use a phone network to connect you to the internet.

  However, mobile broadband is a more portable option designed for use on the go. Home wireless broadband is intended for home use.

• Is mobile broadband better than hotspotting?

  In terms of technology, it's not that different at all from using a personal hotspot on your mobile device.

  Some mobile providers actually detail in their T&Cs that you can't hotspot off your mobile plan for long-term use. That's because it's not how the plan is intended to be used. Your service may be revoked in such a case.

  You won't have that problem using a mobile broadband plan as it's the product intended for this purpose.

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