Tags: australia, unwired

Australia a step closer to WiMAX

Wireless broadband users in Australia could enjoy maximum surfing speeds of 75 megabits per second by mid-2006, analysts say.

Intel invests in Australian WiMAX

Intel is to invest AU$37 million in wireless telco Unwired, in an effort to support the carrier's rollout of wireless broadband based on the forthcoming high-speed WiMAX standard.

Personal Broadband Australia mulls network expansion

Wireless broadband wholesaler Personal Broadband Australia (PBA) is considering expanding its network to cities such as Adelaide and Perth.

Optus to offer iBurst, courts Unwired

Optus will resell Personal Broadband Australia's iBurst wireless broadband solution, and is in talks with Unwired about a similar deal.

Aussie TiVo to go on sale next week

TiVo will be available for sale in Australia on 1 July with a price of AU$700, after being beaten to the punch by Foxtel's new HD+ service by almost a month.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I have recently purchased a Sony Vaio Laptop (latest release) with Windows Vista. The laptop has a built in wireless card and I am looking for a reasonable wireless plan that will not break the bank. I use the laptop whilst out and about for work and also at home for general Internet browsing. Do you have any suggestions as to a provider that could meet my needs but not break my bank?

DIY: Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

Around the world in.... WiMax

WiMax, the controversial long range wireless broadband technology, is set to spread across rural Australia from next year -- but despite the outgoing Howard government's ambitious project, both fixed and mobile variants of the technology are already being deployed around the world.

Is it time to ditch your landline?

Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.