I have a 3netconnect card. Seems to work at pretty high speed in metro areas but will back on to GPRS/Edge when out in the sticks. Go check it out - both the PC Express card and usb models work under linux. I even have some ppp scripts you can use by doing: bzr clone <a href="http://beta.unstated.net/~james/code/novatelx870/">http://beta.unstated.net/~james/code/novatelx870/</a> James <div class="gmail_quote">On Nov 7, 2007 10:16 AM, Trisha Cupra <<a href="mailto:me@trishacupra.com"> me@trishacupra.com</a>> wrote: <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Thanks. I don't really want a Telstra phone, but from the plans I've looked at, Telsra wireless does seem to be the best option (never thought I'd say that). I'll keep looking into it. Trisha <div><div></div><div class="Wj3C7c"> -------- Original Message  -------- Subject: Re:Suggestions for wireless internet while travelling? From: Karl Bowden <<a href="mailto:karlbowden@gmail.com">karlbowden@gmail.com</a>> To: <a href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com </a> Date: Tue Nov 06 2007 20:53:13 GMT+1100 (EST) > Hey Trisha. > I have my gutsy laptop setup able to access telstra or optus > (depending on which phone i use) wireless internet via my mobile. > > I only have it working via bluetooth. I have not tried connecting the > phone via usb, and I have not tried any laptop wireless cards. > > If you want to have a look at the tutorial I created: > <a href="http://khax.net/ubuntu/telstra-and-optus-dun-via-bluetooth" target="_blank">http://khax.net/ubuntu/telstra-and-optus-dun-via-bluetooth</a> > > I found telstra nextg to be the fastest and have the best coverage. > But also very expensive to use. I'm on a 1gb plan for $109/month iirc. > > -Karl > > On 11/6/07, Trisha Cupra <<a href="mailto:me@trishacupra.com">me@trishacupra.com</a>> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I'm going to be travelling around Australia in a caravan for a year >> starting 4 December. I have a laptop and I'm wondering if anyone can >> give me some advice about being able to use the internet on the road, >> and outside of metro areas. >> >> I've heard it's hard to use mobile/wireless broadband with Ubuntu - is >> that true? What about wireless usb modems vs cards? And a good ISP that >> doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a decent service? >> >> If I'm stuck with internet cafes, can I take my laptop in and somehow >> connect? How does it work? And can I use Ubuntu (I have gutsy dual >> booting with WinXP)? >> >> Thanks, >> Trisha >> >> -- >> ubuntu-au mailing list >> <a href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com </a> >> <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au</a> >> > -- ubuntu-au mailing list <a href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com"> ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au</a> </div></div></blockquote></div>