Want Wi-Fi you can take with you? A mobile hotspot could be the answer because it gives you the freedom to go anywhere and stay reliably connected.
Ever heard terms like: portable internet, mobile broadband, portable data, mobile data, cellular data and portable Wi-Fi? Well, here's a fun fact: they all mean the same thing. In this article, we'll keep things simple and call it portable internet.
Portable internet is a wireless internet connection that travels with you, letting you connect your Wi-Fi-enabled devices on the go, with an Upfront Data Plan and a compatible hotspot device.
Portable internet is easy to set up, flexible and perfect for remote work, travel, gaming and avoiding dodgy public Wi-Fi.
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Enjoy the flexibility of working from home? With a data-only plan, you can connect instantly to the internet. The data SIM is laptop compatible, so you simply open up, connect and enjoy portable internet whenever you’re in an area with our network coverage. You can also connect via a USB modem to your laptop or portable internet if you have multiple devices, allowing you to video call, share files and collaborate online.
Good morning public transport, hello Upfront Data Plan. Use a data SIM (which comes in both physical SIM and eSIM formats) in your tablet, so when you’re commuting, you can connect to streaming services and watch your favourite TV show as the stations whiz by, without having to hotspot and use your mobile data.
Just moved house? Maybe you’re in temporary accommodation or renting. Whichever it is, portable internet means you can jump online immediately just as long as you’re in an area with our network coverage. All you need is a data SIM with a month-to-month Upfront Data Plan, and mobile broadband modem. Change up your data allowance each month to match your usage and take the portable internet with you when you move.
If your living circumstances change, you might decide a fixed internet connection is better. All good. Simply cancel your data plan anytime.
When everyone’s working from home on the same internet connection, things can get…. tense. If you’d rather have your own connection, without having to share it with the household, a portable modem or hotspot like the NightHawk M6 or the Telstra 5G Hotspot will reduce stress and give you independence.
A data plan could also help you maintain a consistent internet connection around the home if your fixed connection is patchy, or if there’s an outage.
Digital experiences form the backbone of school learning. Connectivity allows kids to collaborate with their peers and teachers while eLearning develops their digital literacy across a range of devices. A data plan with your child’s tablet keeps their learning uninterrupted with a reliable connection.
Travel’s on everyone's minds these days. And it’s now more important than ever to stay connected. The beauty of portable internet? You can take your Wi-Fi network on holidays too.
Let’s say you’re staying in a motel and want to stream content. Hook up your hotspot and connect via the TV. Bonus: these devices are so compact and lightweight, they’ll barely register in your carry-on luggage.
No more, “Are we there yet?” A data plan and a portable internet device will make your kids’ journey a whole lot more entertaining, whether you’re at the beach, in a tent or en route. As long as you're in an area with our network coverage, you’re laughing.
Choose a portable internet device like the Telstra 5G Hotspot or the NightHawk M6. They create Wi-Fi hotspots (just like your smartphone, only better) so you can connect up to 30 devices in one hit, including tablets, speakers and computers.
Nothing thrills gamers more than a blazing fast connection. That’s why a Telstra 5G Hotspot or NightHawk M6 with a 30GB or 75GB 5G-ready data plan could be for you. Featuring dual-band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 6 technology, both 5G portable modems allow more Wi-Fi enabled devices to be connected and stream simultaneously, with minimal impact on speed or reliability. With increased capacity, you get faster speeds for high-end video streaming on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
5G is now rolling out in selected areas on selected plans.
It’s a fact. Portable internet is more secure than public Wi-Fi. That’s because our portable internet devices use encrypted Wi-Fi to create a secure connection for your Wi-Fi enabled devices. Public Wi-Fi is open to everyone, making it way less secure. Data plan to the rescue! When you have our network coverage you can do your thing in public without the risk of your data being compromised.
Do you burn through your monthly data allowance on your mobile plan? Why not give yourself some extra data? With a Telstra 5G Hotspot on an Upfront Data Plan, you can connect up to 64 Wi-Fi enabled devices, to keep you streaming, gaming and doing whatever you like to do at uncapped speeds.
Having the flexibility to connect on the go using multiple devices has never been more important. So let's break down the lingo.
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Available up to 75GB, a month-to-month Upfront Data Plan puts you in control.
SIM only. Device & data. Pre-Paid. Choose the option that suits you best.
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