Internet access on Tour.

For those techno geeks who want to stay intouch with the world whilst on tour, I've done some research and came up with the best option whilst travelling across Australia.  Now I'm not a supporter of Telstra nor are they a sponsor of the tour.  Perhaps I should hit them for a small donation to the charity for this update.
  
Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband offers the following;

• Up to twice as fast as our previous Pre-Paid Mobile Wi-Fi in selected areas
• Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
• Connects up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices
• Rechargeable battery
• Windows and Mac compatible
• Active battery life of up to 240 minutes
• OLED display and external antenna port (antenna sold separately)
• Next G® network coverage - so you can get online in more places
• Add up to 32GB MicroSD card to use as an external storage device (sold separately).

Typical download speeds in capital cities and selected regional and rural areas are from 550kbps to 8Mbps. In other areas, speeds will be less. If multiple users access the device, the typical speed range per user may be reduced. Speeds may also vary due to distance from the base station, location conditions, user numbers, hardware and software configuration.  

Now if anyone wishes to purchase the modem and 90day 5 gig offer, I can buy them for you and deliver them to you in Perth a couple of days prior to the start of the tour.  The cost is $129 AUS.   The internet access which the tour will be utilising to update the website each night is not available for participants.  You will have access to internet along the way in major towns, but having your own will be a bonus.  You can come on tour with nothing other than your bike.  Perhaps this tour is the best way to leave the world behind for a couple of weeks and enjoy one hell of a party.  Don't forget you will be expected to participate in all activities, especially if you want to be fed.

Safe ridng
Terry.