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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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Sony Ericsson Z750i

The Z750i has spunky looks and a decent interface, but Telstra has shoved in a few naff features that either don't work or don't make sense.

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BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband USB Mobile Card

Telstra's Next G USB modem pushes the wireless broadband needle past 2Mbps, making it a better choice than its sibling PC Card in most (but not all) situations.

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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 A701

While a decent phone in its own right, what makes the A701 stand out is what the Next G service brings to the mix, such as streaming video content and a high-speed connection to the Internet.

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Telstra starts video payphone trial in Sydney

Telstra has started a 10-week trial of Internet-enabled public payphones which allow consumers to send e-mails, text messages, picture and video messages.

Telstra to revamp iPhone plans

Telstra has announced a rejig of some of its iPhone-associated data pricing, increasing the amount of data customers will be able to download without incurring excess fees, in the wake of Optus' success in the market.

3 boosts Sydney mobile speeds

Hutchison has upgraded the data speeds available through its 3 mobile network, in Sydney metropolitan areas.

Telstra doubles Next G speeds

Telstra has doubled the speed users can expect on its Next G mobile network, with the launch of new hardware capable of a theoretical maximum downlink of 7.2Mbps.

Vodafone launches HSDPA

update: Mobile carrier Vodafone is expected to switch on an upgrade today to its third-generation (3G) mobile phone network that will allow significantly higher download speeds.

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.

Mobile television – what's happening?

It's gone a bit quiet on the DVB-H front of late, so what's happening? When will we see mobile TV services in Australia?

Nokia's adds digital TV, home connectivity to Nseries

Finnish phone giant Nokia today unveiled three new Nseries mobile phones, including the N92, which can tune in to digital television broadcasts, and the N80, the first quad-band handset to support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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