MacBook Modem/Internet Help Please!

I have recently purchased a Macbook 1.83GHz. I originally had been provided with a modem (Speedtouch 330) through Virgin Broadband. On plugging this into my MacBook it didnt work. I was told by Virgin that the modem was not compatible with Intel-based Macs. Since then I have been trying to purchase another wired modem (as wireless are expensive) but am worried that other modems will have the same non-compatibility problem. I would really appreciate anyone's help/advice on cheap/good modems that will actually work! Thank you
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I don't think you even need drivers. If you connect the modem to your USB port, then open Network preferences it should notify you that a new port has been detected and ask if you want to open that port. You can then configure the new port as required. This basically should be nothing more than selecting the TCP/IP option and setting the Configure IPv4 to DHCP in the drop down menu. You may need to configure PPPoE depending upon what's required for your DSL connection to the ISP.
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