What speed can I expect to receive with Optus Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband?
Optus Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband uses the 3G or dual band network to deliver an internet service. Maximum theoretical download speed on 3G or dual band network is up to 3.6Mbps. Customers can expect speeds between 512Kbps and 1.5 Mbps with burst speeds up to 3.0Mbps. Actual speeds will vary and may be slower. Many factors affect speeds such as your distance from the mobile tower, the capacity and load of the mobile tower, which bearer you are currently using (GSM, 3G or dual band), your hardware and software, the source of your download, and general internet traffic. The service is subject to network availability and is not available in NT & TAS. The below table can be used as a guide of the speed you can expect to receive on each of the networks.
