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    Despite the introduction of a range of enterprise-friendly features, don't expect the 3G iPhone to be welcomed with open arms in your office unless you're a SME.

  • 3G iPhone to cause mobile data price war?

    Apple's 3G iPhone will hit Australia on 11 July, with Vodafone and Optus confirming they will offer the device. With Telstra also expected to join the party, what is the likelihood of a price war over data costs?

  • Optus and Microsoft release Smartphone

    Optus has teamed up with Microsoft to release a GPRS "Smartphone", re-emphasising the carrier's intention to steer clear of 3G services in the near future.

  • Telstra gets legal with Optus over 3G iPhone

    Telstra has served Optus with a notice from its legal department this morning questioning the rival telco's ability to provide adequate service for the 3G iPhone, in a calculated move to disrupt the rival telco's 3G iPhone launch.

  • Optus dashes deposit hopes for 3G iPhone fans

    Optus has disabled the deposit-taking function on its 3G iPhone website ahead of the device's launch next month.

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  • Australian naked DSL mega-roundup

    Since last November when iiNet very loudly launched its naked DSL product, "naked" has been on everybody's lips, and it seemed like everybody was in on it. Some, however have held out. This round-up of 13 ISPs looks into who's got it, who doesn't and who wants to.

  • Optus targets business market with new VoIP offering

    Optus released a new VoIP package yesterday, designed to appeal to the small to medium business market in Australia.

  • Photo Gallery: CeBIT people

    A look at some of the people and stands from CeBIT 2006.

  • iTunes Music Store debuts

    Apple Computer today launched its long-awaited iTunes Music Store in Australia, finally giving iPod owners a legal way of downloading music online. Extra: A peek at other Web stores.

  • Pollies fail to grasp key IT issues

    An analysis by representatives of Australia's two largest IT industry groups shows that neither political party in the federal election has come up with a comprehensive policy around technology.

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  • Optus and Microsoft release Smartphone

    Optus has teamed up with Microsoft to release a GPRS "Smartphone", re-emphasising the carrier's intention to steer clear of 3G services in the near future.

  • Samsung SGH-i780

    With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications

  • Fun in the palm of your hand

    The T68i is part of the new wave of colour screen phones. Is Sony Ericsson making waves or drowning with unusable features? Check out our Australian review.

  • TIO investigates pre-paid mobile accounts

    The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman is investigating SIM-Unlock fees attached to pre-paid mobile accounts to determine whether they are 'penalties', and therefore unrecoverable by common law.

  • Aust mobile standards reviewed after emergency no. foulup

    A software fault that compromised users' ability to dial emergency numbers using a newly-released mobile telephone has prompted a major review of the standards phones are required to meet before being sold in Australia

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