Internet on the go

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
We understand that the days where all the work on is done from the office are gone. These days more and more people are working from home, or on their way to work during the morning commute or however it is. But there are many ways to connect wirelessly these days, so what is the best method. 

1. USB Adapter
The most popular option is the USB Adapter. it is simply as plugging it into the USB port of you laptop and you are online. All major wireless carriers have a variety of devices with different data plans to suit your usage. However this only supports one single device and only connect via USB.

2. Person Wifi
These devices are becoming increasingly popular as these days we have more devices that we want to connect to the internet at the same time, and since most device have built in Wireless network devices, this is easy. Whether you want to connect you mobile, laptop, iPad, netbook, iPod, or even your portable game console (i.e. Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable), a Personal Wifi allows you to connect (generally speaking) up to 5 devices simultaneously giving these devices access to mobile broadband.

3. Mobile Phone
With more people getting smartphones, like the Apple iPhone, it is possible to use these to link to other devices and use the internet from your mobile phone. Using the data on you phone plan and connecting other devices to your phone via wifi, you can share internet access with other devices, much in the same nature as the Personal Wifi device. This can also save on additional bills and monthly charges by utilising the data allowance on you mobile phone plan.

Below is a list of Australia provides of Mobile Broadband that can help you stay connected:


Optus Mobile Broadband

Vodafone Wireless Broadband

Virgin Broadband


Taking advantage of the mobile broadband network that is available it is easy to stay in touch as well as stay connected to the office and get work done.

If you would like more advice on mobile broadband, please contact us and we will be happy to advice you on a product best for your needs.