Optus E353 USB Modem

The Optus E353 3G HSPA+ modem allows you to connect your PC or MAC to the internet when you are at home or when you’re mobile. The modem uses the Optus Open Network that Optus state covers 97% of Australians.

The E353 USB weighs approximately 30 grams and is sized at 89mm x 27mm x 12mm. The modem installation is a simple process that lets you get online promptly and the Optus Connection Manager comes with integrated SMS client so you can send text messages from your PC or MAC.

The E353 has a built in Micro SD card slot, you can turn the modem into a USB storage device.

E353 Features

• The Optus E353 3G HSPA+ modem allows you to connect to the Optus Open Network.
• The device incorporates plug and play software allowing you to quickly install the Optus Connection.
• Integrated Micro SD card slot (Micro SD not included).
• The E353 has an external antenna connector. View our antennas for Optus wireless broadband here.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for this modem are listed below. Please contact Optus for further information.

• Windows XP SP2/3, Windows Vista SP1/2, Windows 7
• Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
• Display Resolution 800 x 600 or above
• Standard USB interface on your computer 

What’s in the box

• Optus E353 3G HSPA+ USB modem
• Optus Quick Start Guide
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM card with included value

Recharge Offer

Recharge with $40 on the Connect N’ Surf plan and get 3GB of data valid for 30 days, limited time offer.

Connect N’ Surf Plan: The first 30MB per day charged at 10MB. Maximum data allowance is 20GB.

Enjoy Unlimited Facebook, Twitter, MySpace . This offer includes unlimited access to Facebook, Twitter and MySpace on Optus Prepaid Mobile Broadband within Australia only and is available for the validity of your starter kit and/or recharge voucher.

Coverage: Optus 3G dual band is part of The Optus Open Network and refers to our UMTS2100MHz/900MHz coverage.