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BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband Mobile Card

Fancy a 1.3Mbps broadband pipeline direct to your notebook, without a cable in sight? The new BigPond wireless data card makes good on Telstra's lofty promises for its Next G network.

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Nokia 6151

It's certainly not the thinnest or flashiest phone around, but if you value long talks, the odd happy snap and occasional Web browsing, the price is certainly right.

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BlackBerry 7250

As a tool for the email-centric, the BlackBerry wins plenty of praise on its own merits and the addition of wireless modem functionality further sweetens the deal.

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Samsung A411

The A411 looks decidedly retro-styled, but as an entry-level Next G phone it performs surprisingly well.

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Kyocera KX440

If you've got a compelling business reason to own a push-to-talk phone, then the KX440 was built for you. If you're after a flashier phone, it definitely isn't.

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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.

Telstra Next G audited as CDMA closure looms

Telstra claims its controversial Next G network is now officially better than its soon-to-be-defunct CDMA equivalent, after the telco sent a team to audit network coverage. Now government testers are hot on their heels.

Telstra sends Next G evangelists to the bush

In an effort to persuade lingering CDMA users to switch to Next G, Telstra has enlisted the help of "coverage advocates" to spread the word across Australia.

Telstra CDMA switch-off set for 28 April: Conroy

Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy has hinted that Telstra could be given the formal go ahead to close its CDMA network on 28 April, after Telstra confirmed its plan to address the government's criticisms over the replacement Next G network.

Farmers worried Next G might be users' last call

NSW farmers are concerned that "patchy" coverage offered by Australia's latest mobile phone network could leave them isolated in cases of emergency.

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.

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.

Telstra's blue tick phones

Check out our reviews of the Next G mobiles that Telstra recommends for use in rural areas.

Telstra's Next G Network reception — Your Say

With Telstra set to shut off its CDMA network we want to hear your comments and your experiences with the switch over to the Next G network.

Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 percent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET.com.au explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.

Broadband on the move - Australian 3G data card round-up

Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

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IM+ for Skype for Palm OS 1.2

Use Skype on your Palm device to chat with your friends, partners, colleagues, or customers.

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AVS Video Converter 6.2.1

Rip, burn DVDs, edit, split, join movies, and add effects to your movies.

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IM+ for Skype (Symbian UIQ and S60v2) 1.3.2

Exchange instant messages via Internet messaging systems on your Nokia series 60 phones.

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WinSIM Pro

View and modify the contents of a GSM SIM, 3G USIM, or CDMA R-UIM card.

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IM+ for Skype for Pocket PC 1.0.2

Chat with other Skypers using any land or mobile phone line while not using WiFi.

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