[al_bundling]

> The 3G is surprisingly fast (6 MBps), but it's $60 for 4 GB

Switch to Optus prepaid. It's $2 per day for 0.5 GB per day. $2 more for 0.5 GB if you run out of you daily 0.5 GB.

[kalleboo]

Only Telstra has any coverage within 20 km

[al_bundling]

That's too bad. You could check out the Google spreadsheet at Whirlpool with all Australian mobile plans to see if you can find a better Telstra plan or one from another provider that uses Telstra's network.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1572741