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Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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Features

  • 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.

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  • New Zealand issues 4G spectrum

    New Zealand has made a push towards 4G network services, with its government confirming the initial frequency allocation from the old analog tv spectrum.

  • Will Rudd's bush backhaul bonanza deliver?

    Rural areas will be welcoming the government's decision to put its money where its politicising is, funnelling $250m into a regional fibre upgrade. The investment could be the firmest step yet for Labor's NBN dream — but Rudd and Conroy need to deliver, and quickly, to preserve the NBN's credibility.

  • Extra $60m for regional telecoms

    Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has tabled his "initial" response to the regional telecommunications review completed by Dr Bill Glasson's team last year: $60 million in extra funding.

  • Rural highways get $8m mobile phone signal boost

    The government yesterday laid down AU$8 million for the next year to fill mobile phone black spots on sections of highway as well as selected towns in WA and NT.

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Downloads

  • Cry Translator

    The Cry Translator is an easy to use app that allows parents and caregivers to understand their babys first language their cry. The Cry Translator...

  • Basic Brown by Willie L. Brown, Jr.

    Basic Brown Willie L. Brown, Jr.Simon SchusterFebruary 5, 2008To The Washington Post , hes The Last Political Showman of the 20th Century. Bill...

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