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Virgin Expands Data On Contract Mobile Broadband
2Virgin Mobile has increased the data allowance on its contract (postpaid) mobile broadband plans. The improvements are welcome, and somewhat surprisingly they also apply to existing contract customers.
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Telstra Is Very Formally Killing Its ‘3G’ Network
We’ve known that Telstra would be losing the 2100Mhz part of its 3G network for some time; it was a legacy of the early 3G tie-up between Telstra and 3 due to be switched over in August. Telstra’s started notifying customers early, so if you’re still on an 2100Mhz 3G phone, you can expect a…
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Dealhacker: Boost Mobile Broadband Dongle For Under $20
We’ve become accustomed to prepaid 3G broadband dongles selling for increasingly discounted prices, and here’s another sub-$20 deal. Optus subsidiary Boost Mobile is selling its dongle for $19 with 2GB of data included, and online store PCC has the same deal with a more generous 5GB of data.
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Road Worrier: Lifehacker Reluctantly Tests XPT Broadband Again
After testing 3G broadband on the Melbourne-Sydney train trip last year and finding it somewhat wanting, I had no intention of repeating the experience. However, this week’s Qantas shenanigans meant that a train looked like the best way to get back to Sydney after a weekend trip, and I figured I’d use the time to…