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Australia
A comparison of speed
7 March, 2008
A look at the data transmission speeds that Vodafone is expecting on its proposed 3G network after appointing Ericsson as its technology partner and how they compare to the rival NextG network.
Hit by distraction
6 March, 2008
Police report that more and more pedestrians are being hit by motor vehicles from using mobile phones and not concentrating on where they are walking.
Ericsson gets Vodafone 3G gig as well
6 March, 2008
Having successfully deployed Telstra’s Next G network in the space of ten months, Ericsson has been selected by Vodafone to implement its $500 million national mobile broadband network by the end of this year.
Sol writes a letter to Stephen
6 March, 2008
Following the press conference to announce its own ADSL2+ upgrade, Telstra has written to Communications Minister Stephen Conroy reiterate its call for to the federal government to scrap the Opel consortium tender saying that the deal has become a "gross waste of taxpayers money" now that Telstra will roll out a comparable broadband service.
iiNet develops VoIP strategy for SME's
5 March, 2008
Australia's third-largest internet service provider iiNet plans on adding small business VoIP services to its retail base in order to expand the opportunity for revenue growth.
Advertising the key to mobile Internet success
4 March, 2008
According to visiting vice-president of DoubleClick, Jason Bigler, advertising will be the key driver for the development of mobile Internet providing that participating players can get their act together.
New Zealand
Planning for wireless future
7 March, 2008
The Commerce Commission plans on investigating next generation telecommunication networks in order to develop the best strategies and outcomes for users and providers of the evolving technology.
Woosh chasing investment dollars
7 March, 2008
Cash-strapped Woosh Wireless is reportedly trying to secure $150 million backing from an unnamed investor to help finance a wireless broadband WiMax network.
Telecom gets WiMax greenlight
7 March, 2008
The Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom to buy radio spectrum management rights that can be used for WiMax or other 3G services.
Free WiFi for Nokia N-series
6 March, 2008
Kordia is offering free wireless Internet access on its metro WiFi network to those customers that purchase Nokia's high-end N-Series mobiles.
Telco equipment gets new regulation
6 March, 2008
Under new national environmental standards, the the size and noise of telco equipment such as antennas, masts and roadside will be made uniform allowing for faster and more cost effective installation.
Woosh looks to mitigate loss through sell-off
3 March, 2008
Woosh Wireless is considering selling its fixed-line broadband business after reporting a net loss of $21.7 million in the year to June.
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