[plug] Wireless Broadband - USB Modem

[Peter]

orm wrote:
> GDay Peter
>
> Did you have any luck with a USB modem that works with Telstra, in the 
> bush, on Mint?
>
> cheers. orm
Hi Orm,

Not yet.  There's not a lot of choice in Katanning (not helped by the 
fact I won't deal with one of the local Retailers for personal 
reasons).  I haven't been to Perth or Albany recently (and have no 
immediate plans) so I guess it'll just have to wait. 

I know I can probably get something online but it's not urgent at the 
moment.  It's more of a convenience thing.  I already pay close to $200 
a month for internet connections (I have two ADSL lines ) so I'm not in 
a big hurry to fork out more $$$.

Cheers,
Peter

> Peter wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm planning to purchase a new pre-paid wireless broadband modem (for 
>> Laptop) and while I am familiar with a few models (having helped 
>> other people set them up on Linux), I was wondering if any of you 
>> have had particularly good experiences with any particular modems 
>> and/or providers.
>>
>> Preferred specs:
>> * Fast/easy "plug and play" linux compatibility: Linux Mint 
>> (ubuntu/debian) preferred.
>> * Reliable connections in rural areas would be a bonus 
>> (telsra/bigpond only????).
>> * Reasonably good data plan....   not mind blowing  (>2GB/mnth would 
>> be nice).
>>
>> I will be recommending these to my customers too if I find a good 
>> one! - I'm in Katanning and travel throughout the Great Southern.
>>
>> Suggestions?
>> Cheers,
>> Peter
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