Are You Paying Too Much For 3G Internet?

Friday November 14, 2008

3G Internet services often cost much more than fixed service plans do for a similar amount of data. Despite Web access being one of the biggest benefits of 3G in Australia, many 3G networks in Australia charge an incredible amount for 3G Internet access. This could be due to a high proportion of business 3G user willing to pay more for the service, but the situation isn't helped by people merely choosing to use the plans offered by their 3G phone service provider. As 3G Internet can also be accessed on PCs and laptops through 3G modems, it is possible to choose 3G Internet access from competitors of your 3G phone service provider.

There are many interesting offers available for 3G Internet these days. One of the best value offers comes from 3 Mobile, offering 1GB of data for $15 per month. While 1GB may not be very much data for some users, the price is not only good for 3G Internet, but also for low level users of fixed broadband connections. If you are already on a low use plan and tend to only browse the Web or send and receive emails, this could even be a good alternative to a home plan.

Virgin Mobile offers a 3G Internet plan that is rather unique amongst the 3G Internet products of 3G networks in Australia. Rather than charging excess usage fees once a user goes over their data allowance, Virgin Mobile simply shapes their speed to 64kbps like many fixed broadband providers would. Unfortunately, Virgin Mobile broadband speeds are much slower than the average at 512kbps maximum rather than 3600kbps maximum. Still, those who value constant access over speed may be tempted.

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