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Optus USB Slimline Modem

The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.

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Optus Wireless Connect

Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.

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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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Nokia 6230i

Nokia's 6230i is an upgraded version of its classic, unpretentious 6230 with a higher quality screen, 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth.

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Sony Ericsson Z800i

Sony Ericsson's Z800i takes 3G clamshells to the next level with a 1.3 megapixel rotating camera, Bluetooth, MP3 playback and a Memory Stick Duo slot for up to 1GB of storage.

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Optus as Australia's iPhone carrier?

Optus may lead Australia's iPhone race if parent company SingTel secures exclusive iPhone distribution rights in Singapore.

Unwired loses favour with Exetel

Local internet service provider Exetel today said it might stop reselling Unwired's pre-WiMax wireless broadband service as it inked a deal to provide 3G mobile broadband services through Optus.

Aussie telcos can't talk Android

Australia's top four mobile carriers were unable today to say whether they had plans to locally sell phone handsets based on Google's Android operating system.

iPhone faithful still queuing

One week after the Australian launch of Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 3G handset, locals keen to buy the device are still queuing outside the company's only Sydney retail store.

iPhone bill shock hits Optus

Like Vodafone, Optus has started to receive complaints about iPhone billing problems relating to excess data charges.

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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.

Lost mobile phones: a survival guide

Odds are you use your mobile all the time - but what should you do if it's lost or stolen? David Braue catches up with some new solutions to an ongoing problem.

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.

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.

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ADSL2+: Turbo-charged broadband, at last

Forget about the usual New Year's resolutions; this year, soon-to-be-widespread ADSL2+ availability will give you far better things to do with your time. David Braue catches up with the market.

Answering the call: 6 Mobile phones reviewed

We review six of the latest mobile phones -- from high-end smart phones to mobiles for the fashion-conscious.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

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.

Motorola showcases follow-ons from the RAZR V3

Motorola morphs the successful RAZR V3 into a 3G phone, announces a slew of entry-level handsets, and shows off three new fashion phones and wireless accessories, including a pair of Bluetooth Oakley sunglasses.

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