Our unparalleled test of mobile broadband returns, comparing the three fastest services on offer in Australia. Read PC Authority's full comparative results drawn from exhaustive testing with real-world data.

Could you really replace your home or business broadband with a mobile dongle? Our broadband buyer's guide names the best plans, the most attractive deals and the best value for money.

There's no denying the appeal of broadband internet access and yet for a smart country Australia has been falling way behind our international counterparts.

These days, when I need to send someone a document, I use email. Just save it as a Word.

Everything you need to know about maxing-out your broadband connection, including interleaving, fine tuning MTU settings, firmware updates, ADSL filters and splitters,and that old chestnut - electrical noise in your wiring

Well known for its dialup modem business, Australian manufacturer NetComm has made a significant push beyond its traditional boundaries, and is moving into the general networking, wireless and ADSL modem space.

Belkin’s N1 Vision is an eye catching wireless modem router that combines a sleek design profile with big speeds.

The best plans, the hidden costs, and is it really the best broadband deal on the market?

A free modem and competitive pricing around the 5GB mark make Vodafone worth a look – but other networks are cheaper per GB

Price: $ 159.00 Its easy to get on-line with this external modem - just attach it to a spare USB port, install the software and connect to the Web. The SwannSmart USB modem uses the fast

Price: $ 19.00 This modem cable allows you to connect to the Internet using your existing modem and perform Internet, email and fax tasks with your Palm PDA. This includes synchronizing r

In addition to the now obligatory USB modems, the 3G networks have started distributing their own Wi-Fi routers. What are 3G mobile broadband routers, and do you need one?

Although its design is no more exciting than a grilled cheese sandwich, the Billion BiPac 7300N is functional and easy to set up.

Apple Time Capsule owners can now access their files from afar thanks to a tie-in with Apple's Mobileme service.

More DSL flavours than colours of the rainbow. Tim Dean breaks some of the acronyms apart.

The DGFV338 is a combination ADSL modem/router packaged in Netgear’s traditional metal case and powered by a particularly large and heavy mains adaptor.

A wireless, battery-powered 3G modem that enables up to three users to simultaneously access the internet wirelessly, is being touted as an Australian first by Virgin.

Internet connectivity is almost essential these days. However, with the increasing number of high-speed, always-on connections, such as ADSL and cable modem, the choice of connection has become quite

Installing and configuring the NB1300 is easy - just plug it in, install the drivers, and you can use the web-based interface to change any necessary settings.

Despite worrying reports about network congestion, Optus performed well in our tests. Top-notch speed, balanced with keen pricing - if you value network performance above all else this is the mobile broadband to get