Wireless Broadband
Things you need to know
Wireless Broadband users can expect an average throughput of between 1.5 and 3Mbps with peak speeds reaching 6Mbps. The transmission rate will be progressively upgraded to 7.2Mbps over the next 12 months, to provide end to end network capability for 7.2 Mbps across CBDs, metropolitan and selected regional locations.
- SMS call cost 25 cents per 160 character SMS message
- Data allowance calculated on total data flow - Up & Down.
- Unused data allowance in any month cannot be rolled into subsequent months.
- Maximum speeds of 3.6Mbps downstream and 500kbps upstream are theoretical maximum download and upload speeds achievable on HSPA/3G Network. Your actual achieved speed may vary substantially depending on a number of factors including network configuration, coverage (HSPA/3G/GSM), signal quality & strength, distance from the mobile tower, local interference, network traffic load and your hardware/software limitations
- When outside of HSPA/3G coverage area, your service will switch to GSM network with maximum speeds of 50kbps and practical speeds within 20-40kbps range.
- As with any network based on radio technology, local conditions may prevent or interfere with mobile reception within coverage areas. Examples can include inside concrete buildings, lift wells, basements, tunnels and road cuttings.
- Plans may only be used for data and SMS usage. This offer
excludes services including Optus Zoo, Voice Calls, International voice calls, Voicemail, premium
and Third Party SMS, MMS, International MMS, 1300, 1900 and all other services are barred from this service - Prices include GST. On Contract prior to March the 1st, 2011 a security deposit of one months plan fee is payable and is applied towards final month of service. All accounts are charged monthly in advance.
- Accounts payable by Credit Card on File or Emailed Invoice.
Credit Card Payments attract a 1.25% surcharge as of 1st December, 2009. - Posted or Faxed Invoicing is also available at a $2.20 per invoice fee
- Looking for our Older Plans? Click Here for Plans no longer available
| Plan | Contract period | Activation Fee | USB Modem | BYO Hardware |
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| On the Go Plans |
6 Months | FREE | $120 inc Sim Card | Sim Card $15 |
| 12 Months | FREE | $90 inc Sim Card | Sim Card $15 | |
| 24 months | FREE | $50 inc Sim Card | Sim Card $15 |
* A delivery charge of $25 applies for delivery by Courier
| Early Termination Fees | |
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| Contracts after March 1st, 2011 | |
| Remaining Months of Contract x $12.50 | If hardware was supplied plus $50 |
| Contracts Before March 1st, 2011 | |
| 12 Month Contract | Remaining Months of Contract x $12.50 |
| 24 Month Contract | Remaining Months of Contract x $10.00 |
| NOTE: On contracts prior to March 1st , 2011 the early termination fee was (plan price x months remaining ) / 2 If we supplied a free modem plus $5 per month Modem clawback charge This charge is no longer in force as we have reduced it to the charge shown above |
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Coverage
To see if your address or other preferred location is within coverage area please check the following link Coverage Maps (external link - select 3G Coverage) or call one of our friendly & helpful staff.
Equipment
You can supply your own hardware or buy one of our Modems. New Modem routers coming soon!
Please Specify Micro or Standard SIM when ordering
We are supplying a Huawei USB HSPDA Modem.
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We can also supply you with an External Antenna. The external antenna will help to improve the signal if you are located in marginal or low signal regions. We have a range of antenna depending on your requirements $15 postage if posted separately to modem see here for more details |
Click here to see the features of this great USB Modem, & also important System requirements.
What is Wireless Broadband?
This is a connection to the internet using Mobile Phone type technologies. That means that anywhere you can get a mobile phone signal you can connect to the internet.
This differs from "regular" Wireless Broadband, or ADSL, where you have a modem connected to your landline & a wireless router then connects to your computer, with no wires. The signal is of much shorter range & uses completely different technologies. At Locall Australis we can do both - wireless using a modem/router in your home, which is connected to your phone line, & wireless more like a mobile phone type service.
