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Telstra T165i

The Country Phone will feel at home in those remote areas that struggle with mobile coverage. It makes up for an absence of bells and whistles with great performance of its essential features.

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Telstra F165

Dubbed the "Country Phone" Telstra's F165 sure looks the part. A rugged, rubberised candy-bar form factor with an extendable external antenna masks powerful HSDPA connectivity.

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i-mate Ultimate 8502

The first HSPA smartphone released in Australia may also be the best Windows Mobile available to date.

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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras, the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.

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i-mate Ultimate 9502

The i-mate Ultimate 9502 is one of the best smartphones we have come across -- and if you're happy with Telstra -- the i-mate 9502 makes an excellent alternative to a Blackberry or iPhone.

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BlackBerry Bold lands in Australia

Canadian phone company Research in Motion (RIM) launched its first HSDPA BlackBerry in Sydney today, the BlackBerry Bold, with Vodafone, Optus and Telstra confirming they will carry the handset.

Next G now more popular than CDMA: Telstra

Telstra has revealed that for the first time, there are more subscribers to its third generation Next G network than its 2G CDMA counterparts, with over one million users adopting 3G technology.

Australia's cheapest iPhone plans

Finding it hard to figure out which iPhone deal is the best value for money? We've got our calculators out and read the fine print to bring you this easy to follow breakdown of Australia's iPhone pricing.

Telstra's CDMA shutdown: No gain without pain?

As Telstra prepares to close off its CDMA network at the end of the month amidst concerns over customer migration to Next G, industry observers have said that after the dust settles the new network could hold promise for bush users.

30Mbps cable coming to Australia this year

Telstra has announced that its cable network will be upgraded to provide speeds of 30Mbps in the coming months.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

DIY: Mobile phones for your business

Want your mobile to be a useful business tool rather than a frivolous gadget? Here's what you should be looking out for.

Mobile phone buying guide

Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device -- your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the the right plan and handset for you.

10 things to look for when buying a phone

Looking for a new mobile phone? Here are 10 key features you should look out for.

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

The iPhone: What's new, what's not

While we can't tell you just yet whether the iPhone will live up to the hype just yet, we can tell you what features the iPhone will offer and whether those features are the first of their kind.

The M Factor

CNET.com.au's M Factor competition lets you decide which is the ultimate mobile phone in each of six categories - Fashion, Camera, MP3, Smart, Budget and 3G.

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