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Editor's Pick: Next Generation Phone Systems

May 26, 2003
URL: http://www.zdnet.com.au/reviews/coolgear/mobiles/soa/Editor-s-Pick-Next-Generation-Phone-Systems/0,139023387,120274828,00.htm

Editor's Pick: Next Generation Phone Systems

Whether you're counting the cost of Three, waiting to go Live with Vodafone or thinking of taking Mobile Loop for a spin, we've got all your options covered.

Hutchison 3

Hutchison has the only 'true 3G' network available in Australia, which they have imaginatively named '3'. Every phone company--including Hutchison--are adamant that people don't want to buy technology, but services. So we've put 3 through its paces.

Vodafone Live

Of the three mobile carriers attempting to lure customers to their next-gen mobile service Vodafone has the slowest data speed, but probably the best content.

Telstra Mobile Loop

Telstra recently launched its 'Mobile Loop' service, a higher speed mobile data transfer service that runs at speeds up to 144 Kbps, nudging it into the lower end of 3G networks. We've got our hands on a phone, and taken a quick look at what you'll get for your money.