No excess data charges, a free modem and a good software package make virgin worth a look

What will $50 a month (and under) get you on pre-paid mobile these days? We compare the best prices and deals for pre-paid mobile plans from the big telcos and one little guy.

Private and public space explorers join forces.

Pre-paid wireless is finally clearing the way for those wanting wireless without the 24-month contract. We look at how Telstra's new plans stack up against the competition, including Optus and Virgin re-paid wireless.

Unlimited music downloads for a monthly fee? Virgin and Universal Music launch a new download service that could even be attractive to BitTorrent users.

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.

As of Friday, August 1, Virgin Mobile will become the fourth mobile carrier to offer the iPhone in Australia.

No contracts, no strings attached - what can go wrong? We looked at prepaid 3G broadband deals avaliable from the likes of Telstra, Optus, Dodo and Virgin, and found some interesting deals.

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.

3 offering competitive deal; Virgin shrinking back to its own stores.

Internet everywhere, for affordable prices. Dave Stevenson investigates the claims, tests the speeds and delivers a verdict on the best plan for your mobile dollars.

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

While pre-paid gets you out of a 24-month contract, it doesn’t always provide as much bang for buck when it comes to your monthly data allowance.

But it lags behind competitors such as Virgin Atlantic.

Cheap plans, good hardware and excellent results in our speed tests make 3 a deserving winner, in our group test against Telstra Bigpond, Optus, Vodafone, Virgin and Unwired.

Don't want a phone line? NetComm reveals plans for routers with integrated 3G.

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

A "bonus" 1GB of data and a chance to double your download limit are two ways Telstra is hoping to attract more of the prepaid wireless crowd