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4G wireless has rolled out in Scandinavia and is being tested here by Telstra and Optus. David Braue finds out what 4G really is and what we can expect from it.]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:24:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vodafone-more-than-doubles-data-allowances.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-more-than-doubles-data-allowances.htm

Q: As Vodafone, what do you do when Telstra ups its gold-plated Next G network data allowances?
A: Up yours.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-releases-30gb-mobile-broadband-plan.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-releases-30gb-mobile-broadband-plan.htm

Optus has released new mobile broadband plans ranging from $20 for 2GB to $100 for 20GB -- but as always, there is a confusing catch.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:50:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-were-fixing-our-3g-network.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-were-fixing-our-3g-network.htm

An APC reader asked a probing question to Optus' engineering director today: when will you fix the 3G network? Here's a video of the answer.]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:03:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-optus-3g-almost-as-good-as-telstra.htm http://apcmag.com//is-optus-3g-almost-as-good-as-telstra.htm

A report came out today claiming Optus' 3G network is almost as good as Telstra Next G, but do the figures really stack up?]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:00:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-working-with-vivid-on-australia-wide-wimax-network.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-working-with-vivid-on-australia-wide-wimax-network.htm

Intel says it’s excited by the arrival of WiMAX network in Perth and is working with the wireless telco towards a nationwide network.]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//give-poor-huawei-a-break.htm http://apcmag.com//give-poor-huawei-a-break.htm

opinion Telstra has selected Chinese network maker Huawei for its 4G/LTE network trial. Let's stop the Chinese spy propaganda right now.]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:58:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm

Telstra's new Next G prepaid wireless plans come with 1GB free upfront, plus up to six months expiry on recharges -- can anyone say "perfect for Apple iPad?"]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:13:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-buys-more-radio-spectrum-for-mobile-broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-buys-more-radio-spectrum-for-mobile-broadband.htm

Optus has announced it has bought up all the remaining 2100MHz mobile spectrum to give its 3G/HSPA mobile services in metro areas a speed boost.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:48:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internode-releases-battery-powered-3g-mifi-router.htm http://apcmag.com//internode-releases-battery-powered-3g-mifi-router.htm

Internode has today announced it is selling the MiFi router -- popular in America -- that allows a 3G connection to be shared via WiFi to multiple computers. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:20:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-unveils-19-for-1gb-next-g-broadband-prices.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-unveils-19-for-1gb-next-g-broadband-prices.htm

The new pricing would be ideal for iPhone users -- the only catch is that you need to have an ABN number to qualify.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:59:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-ceo-delivers-on-promise-to-reduce-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-ceo-delivers-on-promise-to-reduce-pricing.htm

Telstra has lopped prices and done away with excess usage fees on its BigPond Next G wireless broadband services.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:43:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free-netbooks-linux-can-make-that-happen-faster.htm http://apcmag.com//free-netbooks-linux-can-make-that-happen-faster.htm

Telcos are starting to think about the money that can be made from giving away "free" netbooks with mobile broadband services -- and Linux is helping make this a reality.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-combined-3gadsl2-broadband-service.htm http://apcmag.com//new-combined-3gadsl2-broadband-service.htm

A new broadband plan is offering a 3G and ADSL2+ allowance for one fixed monthly price, and will also offer a novel "reserve tank" of gigabytes.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:22:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra_next_g_network_hit_by_software_glitch.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra_next_g_network_hit_by_software_glitch.htm

Telstra execs may have been rubbing their hands in glee at Optus' 3G misfortunes, but now its own Next G network has been hit by a software glitch.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:21:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi_prep_wind_2_netbook_with_3g.htm http://apcmag.com//msi_prep_wind_2_netbook_with_3g.htm

MSI will be first to release a netbook with HSDPA; also in the works: upgrades to a 160B hard drive, 11n Wi-Fi and a customised version of Ubuntu with a Mac-like UI.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//huawei_readies_new_hspa_modems.htm http://apcmag.com//huawei_readies_new_hspa_modems.htm

A thumbdrive modem with microSD slot and a home HSPA-to-WiFi gateway may soon be offered by Australian telcos.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +1000