Set to roll out a new 3G network in December Vodafone Australia claim that they are trying to validate their position as a key player in the highly competitive mobile broadband space with several analysts tipping that they will soon become the #2 telecommunication carrier in Australia.

Vodafone has returned to its popular price point of $39.95 for 5GB per month, and has also cut the price of its 1GB plan, which was just introduced to the market last month, from $29.95 to $19.95.

Vodafone?s restructured mobile broadband pricing means broadband customers new to Vodafone will save $10 per month. Previously this pricing was only available to Vodafone customers with a mobile phone and mobile broadband bundle.

New customers on the 5G plan will also receive Vodafone's new carry anywhere USB Internet Stick modem, free. For more information visit www.vodaf one.com.au/mobilebroadband.