The Australian Communications and Media Authority has proposed to permit the installation of in-flight mobile phone systems, which are necessary for Qantas and Virgin Blue plans to offer SMS and GPRS services on an aircraft.
Qantas will allow in-flight SMS and e-mail on select domestic flights by the end of the year after a successful trial of technology developed by aviation tech start-up AeroMobile.
Cisco has announced its investment in a UK-based company called IP.access, which has developed gear to boost mobile phone signals indoors.
Melbourne public transport users could be slugged more than the cost of their fare if they fail to "swipe off" under the new electronic ticketing system, it was revealed this week.
Networking equipment giant switches gears and takes the plunge into WiMax with the acquisition of Navini Networks.
In the everlasting war to win your dollar, Optus has again recalculated its capped contract plans, calling these new plans Monster Caps. But as with the announcement of its prepaid broadband plans late in 2008, the devil is in the details, or monster as the case may be.
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The rugged Siemens M65 is the ideal phone for active and sporty people. It is a shock and water resistant handset with features that cyclists will love.
It features programmable shortcuts, e-mail, adjustable backlights and the ever so comfortable "softskin". All this for a bargain price? Read our Australian review to find out.
ZDNet Australia puts 10 of the best phones on the market today under the reviews microscope. Whatever your mobile needs are, we've got a phone to ponder for you, as well as a look at the first 3G phone on the Australian market.
VoIP company takes page from parent eBay, offering a business-rating directory and a service linking advice givers and seekers.
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