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Vividwireless: fast, but on a leash

Channel Seven-owned internet service provider vividwireless launched its Perth WiMax network today, showing off real-world speeds of 14Mbps, as well as tempting prices, but it won't have the coverage of a national mobile network.

Telstra reduces traffic light delays

Telstra has almost finished enabling the migration of more than 8000 traffic lights onto its Next IP communications network.

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Reviews

Nokia C5

The C5 looks like the older Nokias we know and love but with a fresh coat of paint and improved with 3G, A-GPS, maps, memory and the Ovi Store.
HTC Desire

HTC sets the bar high for the competition with a handset that truly lives up to its name. The Desire packs a punch with solid hardware and class-leading smartphone software.
Nokia N79

The Nokia N79 delivers extensive features, performs well and comes with intelligent covers that add something different to the N-Series. Our only real complaint is the slightly flat keypad, but overall we enjoyed using the N79.
Nokia 5130 XpressMusic

There are a few places we can understand that Nokia could skimp on when it comes to a budget handset — build quality and call clarity, however, are not examples of these areas.
Nokia N900

What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.
Nokia E72

Nokia E72 is a smartphone with loads of attitude and great features, well-suited for busy business people or anyone looking for a cool piece of technology.
Nokia 6760 Slide

Awkward design choices spoil an otherwise excellent phone for people who rate messaging features over calling or web browsing.
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price.

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Features

Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 per cent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET Australia explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.
Best value SIM-only contracts

Are you at the end of your mobile contract but not looking for a new phone? We take a closer look at the carriers' offerings to discover the best value SIM-only deals.
Best mobile phones of 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, we present the year's best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.
Best budget mobile phones

While sales for smartphones rise, there will still be an enduring market of people looking for simple phones that do the basics well.

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News

Telstra's futuristic fixed-line video phone

Telstra is delivering on one of the most enduring futuristic fantasies of the last century; fixed-line video calling.
Telstra enables same-day bank payments

Telstra has said that a new service it switched on last week will pave the way for financial institutions to complete inter-bank same-day transactions within 12 to 18 months.
Face-detected gaming on the N900

Nokia is showcasing face-detected gaming on its N900 smartphone, giving you new ways to look absolutely ridiculous while commuting home from work each day.
Road test: Foxtel for iPhone

For purely selfish reasons, we take Foxtel on iPhone for a spin, or for several train trips to be more accurate.

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DIYs and How-to

Choose the right Bluetooth headset

Bluetooth headsets have become essential for anyone who spends a great deal of time on the road — here's how they work and what to look for when you're choosing one.
Watch out for data charges on your GPS phone

Thanks to the an almost undocumented feature on the Nokia 6110 Navigator, we unwittingly racked up over AU$50 in data charges the first month we used it. Read on to find out how to avoid our fate.
How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?

How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?
I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

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Downloads

Nokia Windows 95/98 Monitor Driver

Install the Nokia monitor driver for Windows 95/98.
Mobile FBUS

Connect your application to mobile phones using this ActiveX control.
Greek Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia 6300 (J2ME)

Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.
Portuguese Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia 6300 (J2ME)

Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.