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Vividwireless: fast, but on a leash

Channel Seven-owned internet service provider vividwireless launched its Perth WiMax network today, showing off real-world speeds of 14Mbps, as well as tempting prices, but it won't have the coverage of a national mobile network.

How to make your own iPhone ringtones

Just because Apple charges for iPhone ringtones doesn't mean we should have to pay for them. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating your own ringtones using your favourite MP3 files.

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Reviews

iXpand 3G

Despite its stylish iPhone-like design, the iXpand 3G is best avoided due to its sub-par battery performance.
Nokia C5

The C5 looks like the older Nokias we know and love but with a fresh coat of paint and improved with 3G, A-GPS, maps, memory and the Ovi Store.
HTC Desire

HTC sets the bar high for the competition with a handset that truly lives up to its name. The Desire packs a punch with solid hardware and class-leading smartphone software.
Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX

The 7404VNPX has pretty much every feature you could ever wish for in a modem router — except stability.
Samsung S3650 Corby

The Corby is excellent value, matching a very usable touchscreen mobile with a bargain bin price tag. If you're spending under AU$200, the Corby should be on your list to compare.
INQ Chat 3G

The INQ Chat 3G takes the popular, inexpensive INQ1 and slaps a full QWERTY keyboard on top. It's an addition as delicious as gravy on a pile of mashed potatoes, but the Chat 3G doesn't live up to the BlackBerry devices that it emulates.
LG Watch Phone GD910

The GD910 certainly has wow-factor. It looks like a watch but performs well as a mobile phone cum messenger. Sadly, the high price really dents the appeal of this wonderful gadget.
Mophie Juice Pack Air

It costs a pretty penny, but for people who need more juice in their iPhone, the Juice Pack Air is worth every cent.

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Features

Seven's dream to turn vivid nightmare?

Australia definitely loves its wireless broadband — but as Seven firms up plans to deploy high-speed WiMax wireless services this year under its vividwireless brand, the big question is whether the geographically-limited service can become relevant in an already crowded wireless landscape.
Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 per cent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET Australia explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.
Best value SIM-only contracts

Are you at the end of your mobile contract but not looking for a new phone? We take a closer look at the carriers' offerings to discover the best value SIM-only deals.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?

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News

Telstra reduces traffic light delays

Telstra has almost finished enabling the migration of more than 8000 traffic lights onto its Next IP communications network.
Telstra's futuristic fixed-line video phone

Telstra is delivering on one of the most enduring futuristic fantasies of the last century; fixed-line video calling.
Telstra enables same-day bank payments

Telstra has said that a new service it switched on last week will pave the way for financial institutions to complete inter-bank same-day transactions within 12 to 18 months.
Road test: Foxtel for iPhone

For purely selfish reasons, we take Foxtel on iPhone for a spin, or for several train trips to be more accurate.

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DIYs and How-to

Ask Us: How can I improve the wireless connection from my laptop to my router?

Frustrated by poor signal strength on your network? Here are four options you can try to improve it.
iPhone starter kit

Check out our picks for the most useful, informative, social and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.
Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.
File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.