short time internet connections

a few usb modems and deals available on Dick Smith

if they have ADSL at home get them to ask thier internet company for a dial up number.
They nearly all have then as a backup.
It might be ok for a month or two for them and will cost nothing to setup

will check that hangover,only problem no landlines,they like the aussie bush thats why the mobile connection.

Maybe they can borrow or hire one of those nextG mobile PDA thingys I have one and can get internet & email as long as I am in telephone network range. It's pretty good for what it is.

If you want "bush" internet ie out of telephone network range the only alternative is a satellite connection pretty simple to setup but the setup cost for 2 months would be prohibitive. Prob about $500 for the gear, (excluding laptop) then 6 months or so connection fee at about $80 month-ish prices are very-ish this is based on the UK prices from several years ago.

thanks for the replys,I will post what we end up doing.
cheers