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My job requires me to travel.

I was wondering if I sign up with a broadband ADSL2+ connection, can I use it at various places that I am posted to or can I only use it in my Sydney house?
16/07/2010

ADSL2+ is a fixed-line internet connection, which means you can only use it at one address. You could consider mobile wireless broadband, which connects to the internet through mobile phone towers rather than over the phone line, for travelling, and an ADSL connection for your Sydney house. Mobile wireless works best where there is good coverage, so before signing up to a plan or buying a USB modem, think about where you will be using it and ask a few providers about their coverage in that area. Provided you are not planning to move for your job, you could also subscribe to an ADSL plan for your home internet use, as a fixed line connection is faster and more reliable than mobile broadband. You can only use this type of connection in one place, and if you move you will have to disconnect the internet, which may incur disconnection fees. For mobile wireless, Optus has some great plans and covers most of Australia. Call Optus on 1300 137 897. It's also worth calling these other providers, who also have good deals. Exetel has a good month-to-month plan, which is great if you don't want to be tied into a contract, while Virgin has some very good value for money plans on pre-paid and post-paid deals. iPrimus is another good provider, with the advantage that it will slow your connection instead of charging excess fees if you go over your data limit. Exetel: 1300 106 571 Virgin: 1300 106 571 iPrimus: 1300 137 794 For your Sydney house, TPG and Exetel have great value bundle deals available on ADSL2+ plans, which we can tell you about if you call us on 1300 106 571.

 
 
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