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Virgin Broadband Mobile Total Cost $368 -12 Mths Contract - 10GB/Month - Free USB or Wi-Fi Modem

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Virgin Broadband Mobile Total Cost $368 -12 Mths Contract - 10GB/Month - Free USB or Wi-Fi Modem
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joannatan on 04/12/2011 - 03:08 virginmobile.com.au (342 clicks)

i found this is the cheapest on the market for people that after internet broadband.
as currently virgin give $100 credit for applying online before 7 dec 2011 - 12 months contract and free usb or wifi modem.

the best value for money is $39 plan entitle for 10 GB / month for 12 month contract
so total cost would be $468-100 = $368
$368 / 12 = $30.67 / month real cost after bonus credit apply to your account
and if you calculate per GB cost
$30.67/10= $3.67 / GB which is the cheapest from other player on the market and remember virgin usage is per KB not per MB like other competitor.

and please bear in mind that virgin also include upload as your data allowance.

term and condition
^Up to $100 credit: Offer only available online. New services only, not available on the $19 plan & BYO plans. The $75 credit offer applicable to $29 plans. The $100 credit offer applicable to $39, $49, $59 plans. Offer valid until midnight 7th December 2011, unless extended. Cancelled services forfeit offer. Not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Any charges for additional services will still apply.

The Fine Print: : Not for sale in Northern Territory. International roaming not available with mobile broadband services. 1) Data includes uploads and downloads & is charged per KB. Exceed your data allowance & speed is limited to 128Kbps for the next 250MB. Use more and your service will be unavailable until the first day of your next usage period, unless you purchase a data top up (max 3 per month). Service cancellation may apply if you download continuously or if your use adversely impacts other users. 2) With a Post-Paid mobile plan on the same account. 3) Broadband speeds are available in the 3G dual band areas of the Optus Open network. A 3G dual band (2100MHz/900MHz) modem is required to access the full coverage area. See virginmobile.com.au/broadband-coverage-checker. Acceptable Use Policy applies. Peer to peer speed is limited to 32Kbps.

12 month plans: 4) 12 month connection required. The full Post-Paid Price (PPP) of the USB modem is $149 and the WiFi modem is $192. Each month the PPP/12 is paid off your modem. Leave anytime, just pay outstanding balance of the PPP, the current month’s pro-rated spend, plus $250 if you leave within the first 6 months. BYO modem: 5) Leave anytime just pay current month’s pro-rated spend and any outstanding amounts. 6) You can change plans once per billing month. 7) 24 month connection required. The full Post-Paid Price (PPP) of the USB modem is $149. Each month the PPP/24 is paid off your modem. Leave anytime, just pay outstanding balance of the PPP, the current month’s pro-rated spend, plus $250 if you leave within the first 6 months.

8) Devices must be WiFi™ enabled and meet minimum system requirements. WiFi™ signal range varies from house to house and can be affected by the proximity of electromagnetic devices, large metal objects, bodies of water or several high density walls between your computer and WiFi™ modem, and the location of the WiFi™ modem within your home.

Note: Credit approved customers only. 1st bill is pro-rated (min monthly spend and included data) from the date you connect to the start of your next month’s bill. Payment by E-Bill & Direct Debit only.

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  • Geewhizz on 04/12/2011 - 07:45

    OUCH!

    The PPP of the modem is a bit steep when compared to their own prepaid modem prices:
    http://www.virginmobile.com.au/prepaid-mobile-broadband/

    Not a problem if you don't need to exit early, but an extra kick in the pants if you do.

  • Withdr4wn on 04/12/2011 - 08:18
    +1

    Are you sure it's cheaper per GB? For the last 2 years I've lived on Mobile Internet with both Virgin (12 months from Dec '09 to Dec '10) and Vodafone (12 months from Dec '10 to Dec '11). Say what you want about Vodafone, but I'm still using them as my speed in a Melbourne suburb is between 80KB/s and up to ~500-600KB/s on good days where-as Virgin was between 20KB/s and 100KB/s (and frequently would disconnect / not connect).

    Using your formulae: Vodafone offer 12GB for $39 a month, 3 months half price. $468 - $58.50 = $409.50 / 12 = $34.125 / 12 (which is higher) = $2.84 per GB (which is lower). Same deal, usage in KB - $0.02 per MB over (not slow-down with option to top-up, is it still $5 for 500MB with Virgin?).

    • joannatan on 04/12/2011 - 22:09

      so if you exceed 1GB then it will cost you $20. i know 2 cent / MB is cheap, but when you exceed your download, it will hurt your pocket :)

      " If monthly data allowance exceeded: $0.02 per MB applies. 1 month data expiry. Included data only for use in Australia on Vodafone's network. Unlocking fee applies."

    • joannatan on 04/12/2011 - 22:09

      .

  • jv on 04/12/2011 - 09:19
    +2

    I'm using it now… It's as slow and old 3 legged dog… Can't wait for my contract to finish to switch…

    • greenlantern on 04/12/2011 - 17:52

      As is my 3G services on my iphone with Virgin :(

  • kml22 on 04/12/2011 - 09:36

    WARNING!!!!! Virgin Mobile Broadband cap their speed at 512Kps…which is really slow…

    • [Deactivated] on 04/12/2011 - 10:18

      Kbps*

      Thats still 64kBps which isn't that bad especially for mobile networks that have to reach people that don't live overly close to a city.

    • joannatan on 04/12/2011 - 22:11

      i went to gold coast last year and using virgin prepaid for 1 week, i got speed around 1.5- 3Mbps, no joke. i was stay at sea world nara resort. it is fluctuate but i still got the speed no less than 1.5Mbps. i guess may be related with your modem as well, i got my modem when i bought another prepaid broadband in singapore.

  • zombie hunter on 04/12/2011 - 10:40
    +1

    It depends where you live to what speed you get.
    I been with them for 12 months and I get speed better then hel$tra or vodafail.
    Faster than 512Kps that kevin22 mentioned.
    Like Telstra they do shape after going over your limit unlike vodafail which just keep charging like a wounded bull or have they changed ?

    • joannatan on 04/12/2011 - 22:13

      correct, it is depend on the location. its better you check at optus website for their coverage which area that cover 3g and which area only got 2g then you can make up your mind.

  • superadmin on 04/12/2011 - 10:49

    Some situations this would be a good deal

    • jv on 04/12/2011 - 23:12

      Yeah, in the afterlife…

  • bargaino on 04/12/2011 - 10:59

    At least this one is capped so no bill shock.

    Woolworths prepaid is cheaper $12.60/5 = $2.52/GB . Add a bit for the modem if needed (I suggest a $99 android phone), but prepaid has the big advantage that you get to use a lot more of your data. The 10GB expires monthly, and top-ups cost much more.

    Plus the woolies plan includes lots of voice, if that helps. And no 12 month commit - no, wait, if you want to get the discount rate you need to buy a years worth of vouchers before 31/12.

    • sonicentropy on 04/12/2011 - 14:18

      ops I didn't read it properly.

    • joannatan on 04/12/2011 - 22:24

      how do u get $12.6? i have check woolworths mobile website, the current offer only 50% off for recharge, so for $29, you only pay $14.5, to get this half price, you also need to purchase $2 sim card as bundle, so you can't just purchase the recharge only.

      *Terms & Conditions

      1. Woolworths Prepaid Cap: Credit expires on recharge or after 45 days, whichever is the earlier. 21c minimum balance required. Value to any network: excludes Pivotel. The $29 Woolworths Prepaid Cap includes $29 Credit and $221 MyBonus and the $49 Woolworths Prepaid Cap includes $49 Credit and $451 MyBonus which can be used for standard national and international calls and text, internet browsing and international roaming. A maximum of $29 (for a $29 recharge) or $49 (for a $49 recharge) can be used for premium SMS and content, Optus Zoo content usage charges, video calling, 966 and satellite calls (excluding Pivotel). Value to any Optus or Woolworths Prepaid Mobile (Optus Money): can be used for standard national calls, SMS and MMS to Optus and Woolworths GSM mobiles within Australia (excluding Woolworths Everyday Mobile). $29 and $49 recharge also includes 5GB data which is for use within Australia on internet browsing and downloading content. Data is charged in 1MB increments for uploads and downloads within Australia. Excludes mobile handset tethering and use of non mobile devices. Only $29 and $49 recharge vouchers can be used with this mobile service. Me2U and IOU not available on this service. Optus Mobile Fair Go Policy™ applies. Offer only available in participating stores. Offer may be changed or withdrawn without notice to you.

      2. ½ Price offer: Only available at Woolworths & Safeway Supermarkets, Big W, Dick Smith, participating Caltex Woolworths co-branded fuel outlets. The eligible Woolworths Mobile recharge vouchers (either $29 or $49) & Woolworths Mobile $2 SIM pack must be purchased together and in the one transaction in order to receive both products at ½ price. Not redeemable or exchangeable for cash. Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer starts 9am AEDT 10/11/2011 and ends 11:59pm AEDT 31/12/11.

      • retiredfeline on 04/12/2011 - 23:55

        See that thread, but I'll save you the trouble:

        1/2 price for the $2 SIM and $29 recharge = $15.50
        Less $2.90 (10% of recharge) with an Everyday Rewards Card

        Lots of people have obtained this price, including me.

        • joannatan on 05/12/2011 - 00:15

          and if i purchase using gift card that i purchase on the last amex promotion (20% rebate) meaning 12.6 *0.8 = 10.08 wow

          365 / 45 = 8
          8*10.08 = 80.64 / year that really cheap

  • dadots on 04/12/2011 - 22:08

    Anyone know if this will work well in Southbank, Melbourne? Just beside crown really..

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