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  • Speedier wireless on the way via 4G

    Carriers have barely rolled out their new third-generation wireless networks, and they're already talking about the fourth generation, which could offer affordable high-speed Internet access for consumer electronics devices on the go.

  • Apple iPhone: Has 3 won it for Australia?

    AT&T won the right to offer the hype-worn iPhone in the US and it looks like Spanish-owned operator O2 will get the same chance in the UK -- now the bets are on for which of the operators will bring the Apple handset to Aussie customers.

  • Nortel makes Asian 3G push as Australia lags

    Despite having 3G infrastructure already in place in Australia, Nortel Networks are making a big push into Asia to secure the future of its 3G networks.

  • Networks need to team up for 3G - IDC

    Telecommunications carriers may have to share 3G networks in Australia if they all want a piece of the Australian 3G market.

  • Hutchison Aust 3G supplier labels network 'global trendsetter'

    Hutchison 3G Australia's '3' network equipment supplier, Ericsson, has labelled the troubled network a "global trendsetter", saying its dropped call rates had been reduced to levels equivalent to GSM networks.

Features and Case Studies (6)

  • Vodafone and Optus in mobile broadband war

    Mobile broadband is taking a price dive this Christmas, with Vodafone and Optus trotting out low priced plans with high download quotas. But Telstra says its competitors' networks are too slow and offer limited coverage.

  • Travelocity | Barry Vandevier, CTO

    Barry Vandevier of Travelocity talks about his company's efforts to deploy Web 2.0 technologies for the next generation of online travel.

  • The rights and wrongs of WiMax

    When the government announced that Optus and Elders had won the bid to build Australia's bush broadband network, it provoked jeers and plaudits alike, but it was the ISPs' choice of WiMax as the bearer technology that has provoked the most furious storm of argument. Just how will the technology stand up to life in the bush?

  • Which to tweak first: SQL server or query?

    When optimising SQL performance, DBAs often tweak the queries that the SQL Server are faced with, before examining if the server is performing optimally.

  • Open source is key, says Lastminute.com

    In an exclusive interview, the CTO of the UK travel portal says the open-source community provides better support than vendors such as IBM or BEA.

Reviews (9)

  • Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

    While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.

  • Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

    While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.

  • First Take: Sony Ericsson W950i

    Truly a handset for both business and leisure, the W950i is a Symbian-based smart phone that incorporates strong music playback features, 4GB onboard memory and 3G connectivity.

  • Tech Guide: Wireless glossary

    3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

  • Apple iMac G5

    The trim, new iMac G5 receives an updated processor, but the machine is still more about style than substance.

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