Mobile as a Modem

Now you can connect your Vodafone mobile directly to your laptop and enjoy Internet access at broadband speeds* when you’re away from the office.

What are the benefits?

Mobile as a Modem is easy with Vodafone’s Via the Phone software. The software automatically detects each time you connect your phone to your laptop, allowing you to go online in just a single click. Simply plug and go!

What does it cost?

Just add one of these data plans onto your single Business Cap or shared Business Cap:

All prices are GST inclusive.

If you ever do go over your monthly data allowance, you’ll be charged 12c per MB (min 50kB session charge). Data subject to 1 month expiry and for use within Australia. On the shared Business Caps, data for use at the individual level and cannot be shared amongst users.

What do I need to get started?

• A compatible handset. Check the list to see if your current mobile is supported.
• Vodafone’s Via the Phone software for your laptop. Get the download instructions here.
• A PC – running Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP® or Vista®. Sorry MAC users, we’re working on a version for you.
• A USB socket.
• Connection to one of the Vodafone business data plans above. Mobile as a Modem is simply added onto your single Business Cap or shared Business Cap.

*All Vodafone services subject to device capabilities and network limitations and availability. 3G services are available in Vodafone's 3G areas - compatible device required. In metropolitan and some regional areas, Vodafone's 3G network operates on UMTS 2100Mhz. In smaller regional areas with Vodafone coverage, Vodafone's 3G network operates on UMTS 900Mhz. All 3G 900Mhz devices available from Vodafone are 2100Mhz compatible. However, not all 2100Mhz devices are 900Mhz compatible. Customers with 2100Mhz devices that are not 900Mhz compatible will experience GPRS (or Edge, where available) coverage in 3G 900Mhz areas. Slower speeds can be expected outside Vodafone's Mobile Broadband areas. Individual customer experience may vary - many factors affect access, capacity and speed. See www.vodafone.com.au/coverage for details.   

Note: Mobile as a Modem cannot be used with our single user and shared 1GB, 2GB and 5GB Mobile Broadband plans.