iBurst is a superb wireless broadband solution that's highly useful for the mobile business user, but regular consumers will likely find its price to be a deal breaker.
Mobile users will be the big winners in a radical revamp of iBurst wireless broadband plans which network operator Personal Broadband Australia will unveil tomorrow.
One could get the impression that Unwired's competitors are a little worried about the wireless carrier's entrance into the Melbourne market yesterday.
Optus has signed an agreement with Azure Wireless that will see customers of the Singapore Telecommunications-owned carrier gain access to an additional 450 WiFi hotspots.
Internet service provider Internode hopes to
start offering free wireless broadband access at airports around
the nation, following the launch last year of its first effort at Adelaide
Airport.
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?
Recently I bought an HP notebook which only has an ExpressCard slot.
However, when I called Optus to ask to be connected or to assist me with
this, nobody knew what I was talking about when I mentioned ExpressCard.
I would appreciate it if somebody could please
explain how it all works. Also I would like to know how it works overseas
and what sort of plans are available.
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.