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Prepaid is no longer the poor man's postpaid when it comes to mobile data -- how'd you like 4.8GB on your next recharge?]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//virgin-mobile-releases-iphone-4-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//virgin-mobile-releases-iphone-4-plans.htm

Richard Branson had an iPhone 4 in his hand to launch Virgin Mobile's iPhone 4 plans today. Full details of the plans inside.]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:20:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netcomm-launches-299-personal-hotspot-for-wi-fi-ipad-models.htm http://apcmag.com//netcomm-launches-299-personal-hotspot-for-wi-fi-ipad-models.htm

The first Next G-compatible ‘pocket hotspot’ to hit the Aussie market, NetComm’s $299 MyZone turns Next G and 3G signals into short-range 802.11g wireless.]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 14:11:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm

If you’re buying one of the cheaper iPad Wi-Fi models there are still a few ways to enjoy Internet access anywhere without stumping up the extra money for a 3G version.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:58:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turn-your-name-into-your-phone-number.htm http://apcmag.com//turn-your-name-into-your-phone-number.htm

A new Aussie Web site allows you to find what mobile number corresponds to your name – and if you’re so inclined, auction off your number to the highest bidder.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-tattoo-android-optus-telstra-vodafone-3g-carrier.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-tattoo-android-optus-telstra-vodafone-3g-carrier.htm

Optus or one of its virtual mobile network operators will be the sole Australian carrier for HTC’s new Android-powered Hero and Tattoo smartphones.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-plans-to-preview-iphone-30-os-on-march-17.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-plans-to-preview-iphone-30-os-on-march-17.htm

Apple will introduce version 3.0 of its iPhone OS, and new development tools on Tuesday, fueling rumors that the launch of a new phone will come within months.]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mobile_broadband_at_just_1572864_per_gb_anyone.htm http://apcmag.com//mobile_broadband_at_just_1572864_per_gb_anyone.htm

How does the mobile phone company that claims "the best value mobile phone offer on the block" justify screwing its customers five times more than its competitors for casual data?]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//virgin_broadband_pulled_from_retail_sale.htm http://apcmag.com//virgin_broadband_pulled_from_retail_sale.htm

Virgin Mobile has pulled its wireless broadband service — provided via the Optus 3G mobile network — from general retailers like Dick Smith. ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:10:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//named_and_shamed_the_most_complainedabout_isps.htm http://apcmag.com//named_and_shamed_the_most_complainedabout_isps.htm

The results are in: the top 10 ISPs in Australia. But they won't exactly be popping champagne corks.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:30:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//virgin_mobiles_iphone_plans_offer_up_to_5gb.htm http://apcmag.com//virgin_mobiles_iphone_plans_offer_up_to_5gb.htm

If you thought Three's unofficial iPhone plans were impressive, you'll be amazed at Optus-owned Virgin Mobile's new iPhone plans.]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:19:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//breaking_virgin_to_announce_iphone_plans_this_friday.htm http://apcmag.com//breaking_virgin_to_announce_iphone_plans_this_friday.htm

Virgin is poised to release the iPhone 3G this Friday. Read our story to see the rumoured price plans.]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:06:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_take_your_home_phone_line_with_you_optus.htm http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_take_your_home_phone_line_with_you_optus.htm

Optus is extracting maximum value out of its mobile network to offer home phone lines without the 'line'.]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//indepth_review_virgin_broadbands_home_hsdpa_broadband_service.htm http://apcmag.com//indepth_review_virgin_broadbands_home_hsdpa_broadband_service.htm

In the past few days I've been writing about how Virgin Broadband has the potential tobreak Telstra's landline monopoly. But if you've been itching to know how the service performs in real life, read on...]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:56:08 +1000