The handy Virgin Pre-Paid USB modem will get you connected to the net both when you're surfing at home and when you're out and about. With no contracts and a range of recharge options, Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband won't tie you down. Plus, you'll get great coverage on the Optus 3G / Dual Band network.
Note: Not for sale in Northern Territory or Tasmania.
The one I bought last time this was on sale had an expiry date of late 2013.
What? Expires in only 30-days?!? NOT a deal!!!
Why can't I buy 4 GB to use when it suits my needs?
With data as cheap as we KNOW it is these days,
it's about time somebody offer pre-paid on OUR
terms, for a change.
Meanwhile. Wollies pre-paid is much BETTER:
So, use a handset as dongle & get 5 GB data
Woolies' SIM for it; $29 lasts $45 days :-)
It also gives $500 talk/SMS "value" to boot
Virgin's data plans aren't the best but this is still a deal for those who don't want to use a handset and just want the dongle which can be easily unlocked (and missed the last $19 deal).
I use mine with Amaysim which has better data rates/plans. I'm sure the Woolies sim will work with it too for those who need 5Gb over 45 days.
Do you mean this dongle accepts Optus sim?
co-ask, I will consider buying this dongle if it accepts Optus sim
I unlocked mine free online (with google's help) and I'm now using it with Optus data days plan.
Sorry I didn't try it on a optus sim before I unlocked it but it was very easy to do.
I'm not very tech savy with these dongles, so if it does take Optus sim, does that mean I can use my phones data allowance?
-> yikes
If your modem is unlocked, is it able to use the woolies sim card and get the data from it?
Yes, it's only locked to the Optus network so Amaysim/ Exetel/etc will work fine.
First I heard of this woolies mobile. Sounds good.
Must be new - their website still has a Drupal logo for the tabs and bookmarks :-)
I like the pricing: 1st 5GB is included in the $26, next 5GB is $10,000. Good thing it is not postpaid!!
Note that while this is HSDPA 900/2100, it is only category 6 - 3.6mbp/s.
The pocket wifi 2 from vodafone for $35 comes with 5gb, is 850/900/2100, and is 7.2mbps. And of course you can use that as a wireless hotspot.
Not a very good modem, a very bad network. A pretty terrible bargain.
just bought one, to collect the modem, the data part is not good,
woolies has 5 GB data $29 lasts $45 days
also gives $500 talk/SMS
plus 10% discount if you use the reward card.
Yeah Virgin have pretty crappy data plans.
I only got this when it was $19 for a backup internet modem really, the included data was a bonus.
Speed wise it wasn't too bad as it's the Optus network anyway.
But yeah I would suggest going with what raven2000 suggested and trying Vodaphone and using "ozbargain" code to get 50% off.
If you buy the normal usb modem instead of the pocket wifi 2 it comes out to $22.
just the Vodaphone ones are locked, and Optus network should be better than Vodaphone network
I understand Optus data is in 10MB chunks. Will use up the allowance quickly
This modem's okay. 4GB data is alright… Though I just bought the Boost Huawei U8300 for $29 and can use that as a WiFi hotspot or tether it to my laptop.
Also this can be unlocked for free - http://a-zgsm.com/huawei.php
is there a deadline for activation?