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Enjoy mobile broadband access in a number of major cities around Australia
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Look at our coverage maps to find out whether you can get Wireless Broadband8
You aren't a former UQ student? Please look at our plans for external customers.
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Choose your speed
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| ADSL Plan |
Speed3 |
Monthly Fee2 |
| Wireless Midi |
512/128k |
$37.95 |
| Wireless heavy |
1024/368k |
$59.95 |
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Choose your download size
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| Monthly download5 |
Mailboxes |
Web Space |
Monthly Fee2 |
| 350MB |
11 |
50MB |
$4.95 |
| 500MB |
11 |
50MB |
$7.00 |
| 1000MB |
11 |
50MB |
$10.00 |
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NB. The APPLY NOW button allows you to apply for a new service and/ request a change to your existing Wireless Broadband service.
About the UQconnect Wireless Broadband Plans
- An early termination fee may apply if you cease your contract before its 6 month completion.
- Payment periods are paid either three-monthly, six-monthly or annually; by cash, cheque, money order, eftpos, credit card or B-PAY.
- This is the maximum speed achievable depending on reception strength. Speeds may vary due to environment (ie hills, building etc). Speeds are presented in downstream/upstream format, e.g. 512/128represents up to 512kbps downstream/128kbps upstream (kbps = kilobits per second).
- 1 full email and up to 4 FreEmails
- If you exhaust your download before the end of the month, then your speed will be shaped to 64k but you will still have access to the Internet. To return to full speed before then of the month, you will have the option to purchase a one off block of download quota that will last 30 days.
- A static IP can be purchased if required.
- Cancellation within the initial six month period will require you paying out the remaining cost.
- Requests to change the speed of connection will incur a $59 fee.
- To transfer from another iBurst provider you must be with them for a minimum of 1 month before applying to transfer your iBurst hardware.
- To change any of your details you must go through the application process again and select the appropriate options.
- If you would like to reactivate a service that has expired, a re-connection fee may apply.
Wireless Broadband Service Options and Charges
| Charge |
Fee |
Required for... |
| Activation Fee |
$95
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This is a once off payment when you first sign up to Wireless Broadband
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| Connection Speed Change |
$59 |
If you wish to upgrade or downgrade your Wireless Broadband connection speed, you will have to pay this small fee. You will not be charged if you change plans but keep the same speed. |
Early Termination Fee for 6 month contract
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Remaining contract cost |
You will be charged the full amount of your remaining contract if you terminate your connection in the initial 6 month period.
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Re-connection Fee
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$45 |
If you would like to reactivate a service that has expired, a re-connection fee may apply. |
Wireless Broadband Modems
You have to purchase one of our iBurst modems when you sign up to our service, as your account activation is connected to your modem.
You have a choice of either a portable laptop modem or a stationary desktop PC modem:
| Modem |
Price |
Description |
Ideal for |
| iBurst Desktop PC modem1 |
$299 |
Wireless broadband modem that connects you via Ethernet or USB
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Home users who want the flexibility of wireless broadband (no phone lines). Perfect if you rent a house or live in a college
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| iBurst Laptop Modem1 |
$299 |
A lightweight PCMCIA card with a small aerial for connecting to wireless broadband
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Using in your laptop PC so you can take full advantage of wireless broadband mobility
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| iBurst USB Modem1 |
$299 |
A small USB modem, powered via your computer, for connecting to wireless broadband
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Using on both laptop and desktop PCs. Easily switches between multiple computers.
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About the iBurst Wireless Broadband Modems
- Modems must be purchased as part of your contract as the activation code is attached to the modem.
- If you have had Wireless Broadband with another iBurst provider, you can bring that modem across for free.
Additional Information
UQconnect Wireless Broadband Add-ons
We offer customers a number of add-ons to our accounts. They allow you to customise your Wireless Broadband account with extra features to suit your Internet requirements.
Choose an add-on to find out more details:
Still unsure about which product is best for you? Then please call us on 07 3365 6000 or 1300 738 082 (Australia-wide).
