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Battle of the MiFi: best value portable 3G Wi-Fi modems

If you travel in Australia and continue to pay for hotel internet, you're not only wasting your money - you're missing out on the convenience of having the internet on tap anywhere, anytime .

One of the latest developments in this area is 3G wireless modems that operate as an access point wireless personal - on which you can connect any laptop, tablet or even a smartphone using the Wi-Fi

They are an evolution of 3G USB modems, but with the advantage of transforming the signal into a 3G Wi-Fi Protected signal that can be shared between several devices at once.They are also powered by battery, so you can enjoy several hours of internet, even if no Powerpoint at your fingertips.

United States, they are marketed with the catchy name "MiFi" - a play on the Wi-Fi in Australia, operators have opted for the more literal "portable Wi-Fi" or "mobile Wi-Fi" .

ISP Internode is better known for its good value and reliable ADSL2 + home services, but it also provides 3G mobile Internet.

He is about to launch the modem Huawei E5832 3G/Wi-Fi - a model that is functionally based (it provides Wi-Fi hotspot you can connect, and has some basic indicator lights on the front), but is proportionally an attractive price.

Internode is charging only $ 49 for the modem on a 24 month contract, or $ 149 a month to month plan that customers are free to leave at any time. Internode does not offer a prepaid service.

Monthly plan prices are as follows:

1.5 GB 19,95 $ 18 $ 79 GB.95

Internode Nodemobile of 3G towers use Optus and Internode network connections back-end Internet. Accordingly, it is subject to the same problems of congestion radio Optus struggles, but with prices is strong - particularly the plan of 1.5 GB per month at $ 19.95 pricepoint.

Note, the Internode Huawei E5832 is not available for sale yet, but will be soon.

Australian equipment manufacturer Netcomm has produced this stylish portable 3G/Wi-Fi impressive price point of $ 149.For this price (often as low as $ 125 online if you search), you get a fully unlocked device that works with any SIM card in Australia or internationally.

It should be noted, however, that MyZone does not support 900 MHz 3G required to use Optus and Vodafone's network coverage extension in regional areas. You can not access their 3G network underground. The MyZone not, on the other hand, support the 850MHz 3G frequency needed to use Telstra's Next G network good.