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Nobody's pretending "42Mbit/s" means "42Mbit/s" in real life -- but this video shows the actual speeds you'll be seeing... and they're quite amazing.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:50:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-4-telstra-bumping-plans-to-6gb-if-you-ask.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-4-telstra-bumping-plans-to-6gb-if-you-ask.htm

Telstra is again outgunning the competitors with its iPhone 4 plans, offering customers upgrades to 6GB allowance for very little extra cost. ]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:13:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-next-g-and-the-iphone-4-is-it-worth-it.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-next-g-and-the-iphone-4-is-it-worth-it.htm

opinion There is one question that iPhone 4 purchasers need to ask themselves: is the cost of Next G low enough yet? ]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:21:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-launches-optimus-android-phone-from-lg.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-launches-optimus-android-phone-from-lg.htm

The name sounds exciting; the phone, unfortunately, not so much. But it is cheap, at least.]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:14:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-threatens-to-sue-telstra-over-next-g-claims.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-threatens-to-sue-telstra-over-next-g-claims.htm

Optus is threatening to sue Telstra for comparing its Next G coverage to Optus' 2100MHz coverage only, ignoring the telco's expanded 900MHz network coverage.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:18:37 +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//telstra-now-streaming-abc-sbs-to-next-g-mobiles.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-now-streaming-abc-sbs-to-next-g-mobiles.htm

Finally, that "Foxtel on your mobile" service has something worth watching...]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:21:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-block-ipad-micro-sims-in-other-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-block-ipad-micro-sims-in-other-devices.htm

Those Next G prices for iPad sure are sweet; just don't get too used to them -- Telstra will use measures to ensure only your iPad gets a good deal.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 14:36:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-announces-new-next-g-cap-plans-double-allowances-free-data.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-announces-new-next-g-cap-plans-double-allowances-free-data.htm

Has hell just frozen over? Telstra has radically improved its Next G cap plans, making it far more competitive in price with other networks.]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 14:13:51 +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-unveils-satcow.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-unveils-satcow.htm

Telstra has unveiled a new transportable mobile network base station called a Satellite Cell on Wheels (SatCOW) using satellite transmission to fuel a Next G mobile network tower.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:09:24 +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//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//first-look-hps-mini-5101-business-class-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//first-look-hps-mini-5101-business-class-netbook.htm

HP amps up the netbook recipe with a larger keyboard, bigger (and faster) hard drive and optional SSD, high-res HD display and inbuilt 3G modem.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:11:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-complaints-skyrocket-240-during-the-trujillo-years.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-complaints-skyrocket-240-during-the-trujillo-years.htm

Telstra customers lodge a complaint at a rate of one every six minutes, says the Government’s telecoms ombudsman, while Big Pond beefs have also risen 65% over the last quarter.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:12:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telcos_slash_mobile_broadband_prices_in_time_for_christmas.htm http://apcmag.com//telcos_slash_mobile_broadband_prices_in_time_for_christmas.htm

As Christmas fast approaches some telcos have taken the opportunity to make substantial cuts to their on mobile broadband offerings. They've also rejigged iPhone pricing too.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +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//why_i_switched_to_telstra.htm http://apcmag.com//why_i_switched_to_telstra.htm

OPINION | I think Optus' 3G network is just screwed, to be honest.]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:44:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bigpond_talk_to_a_computer_then_the_philippines.htm http://apcmag.com//bigpond_talk_to_a_computer_then_the_philippines.htm

Telstra BigPond customers with technical problems can look forward to talking to a computer for 10 minutes before speaking to someone in the Philippines. ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:15:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_the_iphone_losing_its_sheen.htm http://apcmag.com//is_the_iphone_losing_its_sheen.htm

The iPhone is not all it was cracked up to be, say some frustrated early adopters.]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:14:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc_touch_diamond.htm http://apcmag.com//htc_touch_diamond.htm

Did somebody say iPhone killer? HTC's latest handset is a formidable smartphone with just enough features and style to take on the Messiah of mobiles.]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:13:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra_iphone.htm

Telstra will join the iPhone party on July 11th, and they've beaten Optus and Vodafone to the punch with their pricing announcement.]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +1000