{"id":567,"date":"2007-06-09T11:13:05","date_gmt":"2007-06-09T16:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bytebot.net\/blog\/archives\/2007\/06\/09\/expresscard-for-data-virgin-postpaid-for-the-cheapest-mobile-data-option"},"modified":"2007-06-09T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2007-06-09T16:13:09","slug":"expresscard-for-data-virgin-postpaid-for-the-cheapest-mobile-data-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bytebot.net\/blog\/archives\/2007\/06\/09\/expresscard-for-data-virgin-postpaid-for-the-cheapest-mobile-data-option","title":{"rendered":"ExpressCard for data + Virgin postpaid for the cheapest mobile data option?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reading Dave Hall’s experience with 3<\/a>, I can attest to their horrendous service. I never looked at Virgin offering cheap rates, but from their website, it seems that on a post-paid account, I can get 300MB of data for $10\/month. I’m currently paying 3 $29 for 200MB of data (and yes, they’re cheaper than what Optus can offer).<\/p>\n

Which certainly has me interested in becoming a Virgin post-paid customer. From their website, it seems that if I just want a SIM, I’ll be a pay as you go customer. Which works out well for me, as all I really want is data + any excess (at 1.5c\/KB).<\/p>\n

However, what Express Card can I buy outright or via eBay, that will work with Linux (and preferably, OS X)? The Novatel Merlin U530 that Dave has is a PCMCIA card, not something that most newer laptops have. What are my ExpressCard options? And does Virgin charge for roaming rates? 3 charges you extra<\/b> if you’re not within their 3 Broadband Zone and are Roaming [via Telstra]. 3’s advertised MobileBroadband card now apparently offers an Express Card option.<\/p>\n

Technorati Tags: data<\/a>, 3g<\/a>, virgin<\/a>, 3<\/a>, expresscard<\/a><\/p>\n

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