items tagged with Mobile roaming
Vodafone screws users over call costs, senior executive stabbed to death
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2008-08-19 10:35:41
Mobile phone network operators are pretty much like banks, for all the wrong reasons. Not least that if they are found to be indulging in rip-off charging scams and are forced to stop it by regulators they find another way to claw the money back. Which explains why Vodafone is screwing extra money out of its contract and pay-as-you-go customers as from next month...
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2008-08-19 10:35:41
Mobile phone network operators are pretty much like banks, for all the wrong reasons. Not least that if they are found to be indulging in rip-off charging scams and are forced to stop it by regulators they find another way to claw the money back. Which explains why Vodafone is screwing extra money out of its contract and pay-as-you-go customers as from next month...
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Finally, ‘3’ Mobile to get 96% Aussie 3G coverage! - UPDATED
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-08-18 20:24:13
At long last, Australia’s original 3G provider and arguably one of its most competitive, 3 Mobile, is expanding its previously mostly capital-city only 56% coverage to a much better 96% population coverage by mid 2009 – but will roaming costs come down, too?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-08-18 20:24:13
At long last, Australia’s original 3G provider and arguably one of its most competitive, 3 Mobile, is expanding its previously mostly capital-city only 56% coverage to a much better 96% population coverage by mid 2009 – but will roaming costs come down, too?
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AMTA slams KPMG international roaming report
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-08-17 23:54:47
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has slammed the report on international mobile roaming charges produced by KPMG for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-08-17 23:54:47
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has slammed the report on international mobile roaming charges produced by KPMG for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
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International roaming rip-off needs attention
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-08-13 05:35:32
International mobile roaming tariffs are back on the agenda with the completion of the KPMG report commissioned by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy for the House of Representatives' parliamentary inquiry. But are some analysts pointing us in the wrong direction?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-08-13 05:35:32
International mobile roaming tariffs are back on the agenda with the completion of the KPMG report commissioned by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy for the House of Representatives' parliamentary inquiry. But are some analysts pointing us in the wrong direction?
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Google tunes language translation for iPhone with web app
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-08-10 01:44:14
Google’s new translation web app keeps data usage low, meaning a lower international roaming data cost, while greatly lowering the pain of the language barrier when overseas. Continuez s’il vous plait...
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-08-10 01:44:14
Google’s new translation web app keeps data usage low, meaning a lower international roaming data cost, while greatly lowering the pain of the language barrier when overseas. Continuez s’il vous plait...
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‘3’ launches iPhone plans for unlocked iPhone 3Gs
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-31 01:10:47
3 Mobile has launched iPhone specific plans for those with unlocked iPhone 3G models, challenging the incumbents Optus, Vodafone and Telstra with 1GB and 2GB plans at low rates – but given how often a 3G iPhone can drop to 2GB for data, is 3 Mobile worth the risk?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-31 01:10:47
3 Mobile has launched iPhone specific plans for those with unlocked iPhone 3G models, challenging the incumbents Optus, Vodafone and Telstra with 1GB and 2GB plans at low rates – but given how often a 3G iPhone can drop to 2GB for data, is 3 Mobile worth the risk?
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‘3’ brings 7GB plans to the mobile broadband table: is it enough?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-28 21:37:53
3 Mobile has made 7GB of data available for $49 per month on its 3.5G HSDPA network, outclassing competitors who only have 3GB, 5GB and 6GB plans respectively – but who will be the first to bite the 10GB download cap bullet?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-28 21:37:53
3 Mobile has made 7GB of data available for $49 per month on its 3.5G HSDPA network, outclassing competitors who only have 3GB, 5GB and 6GB plans respectively – but who will be the first to bite the 10GB download cap bullet?
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Vodafone nicely slices international roaming prices – cool!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-27 22:43:11
Vodafone is proactively slicing the price of international mobile roaming charges, which consumer or business travellers overseas on the Vodafone network will surely love, with a special deal for China during August and the Olympics. It looks very impressive and I can’t seem to find any hidden catches, despite trying!!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-07-27 22:43:11
Vodafone is proactively slicing the price of international mobile roaming charges, which consumer or business travellers overseas on the Vodafone network will surely love, with a special deal for China during August and the Olympics. It looks very impressive and I can’t seem to find any hidden catches, despite trying!!
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iPhone OS 2.1 released... to developers, plus turn-by-turn GPS?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-25 10:32:10
Some iPhone developers have started getting access to the beta version of the upcoming iPhone OS 2.1, an upgrade to the existing bug-filled iPhone OS 2.0 that’s been causing angst among iPhone users around the world. Is turn by turn GPS coming in 2.1, alongside cut and paste in future OS versions?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-25 10:32:10
Some iPhone developers have started getting access to the beta version of the upcoming iPhone OS 2.1, an upgrade to the existing bug-filled iPhone OS 2.0 that’s been causing angst among iPhone users around the world. Is turn by turn GPS coming in 2.1, alongside cut and paste in future OS versions?
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Carriers hampering iPhone 3G with stingy data plans
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-09 23:45:49
The iPhone 3G hour is almost upon us and it's time to check out how the three carriers reselling Apple's device of the decade stack up. Do any of the plans stand out from the crowd or are they all a load of codswallop with stingy - or expensive - data plans?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-09 23:45:49
The iPhone 3G hour is almost upon us and it's time to check out how the three carriers reselling Apple's device of the decade stack up. Do any of the plans stand out from the crowd or are they all a load of codswallop with stingy - or expensive - data plans?
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Sybase takes over Cable & Wireless global mobile roaming business
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
2008-07-08 19:17:16
The two part deal is expected to make Sybase 365 the world's largest provider of mobile data roaming services and lead to the introduction of new inter-carrier services, but don't hold your breath for any price reductions.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
2008-07-08 19:17:16
The two part deal is expected to make Sybase 365 the world's largest provider of mobile data roaming services and lead to the introduction of new inter-carrier services, but don't hold your breath for any price reductions.
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3 Mobile slices prices, then Telstra launches $0 iPhone attack!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-01 08:09:37
3 Mobile drops its prices, then Telstra launches its $0 iPhone attack while even giving some prices but not yet exposing the whole enchilada. Meanwhile, doubts arise over Telstra’s iPhone working properly in the bush, a Griffin case might come to the rescue – and 3 Mobile Hong Kong launches prices, data and plans for the iPhone 3G - which could be the world's best value!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-07-01 08:09:37
3 Mobile drops its prices, then Telstra launches its $0 iPhone attack while even giving some prices but not yet exposing the whole enchilada. Meanwhile, doubts arise over Telstra’s iPhone working properly in the bush, a Griffin case might come to the rescue – and 3 Mobile Hong Kong launches prices, data and plans for the iPhone 3G - which could be the world's best value!
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Telstra 3G iPhone announcement to come 26th June?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-20 00:11:24
The news that Sol Trujillo will shortly announce that Telstra will sell the iPhone 3G makes us wonder where this announcement will happen. We’re also wondering if its iPhone will work at 7.2mbps speeds. I think I’ve figured it out!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-20 00:11:24
The news that Sol Trujillo will shortly announce that Telstra will sell the iPhone 3G makes us wonder where this announcement will happen. We’re also wondering if its iPhone will work at 7.2mbps speeds. I think I’ve figured it out!
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Australia to become most competitive iPhone 3G market with Telstra joining race?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-19 06:03:57
A newspaper report has suggested Telstra will definitely sell the iPhone come July 22, 11 days after Apple, Vodafone and Optus start retail sales. Although the report only quotes “sources” with an official Telstra spokesperson saying that “nothing’s changed”, the cat seems to be well and truly out of the bag – and it’s holding a Telstra 3G iPhone!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-19 06:03:57
A newspaper report has suggested Telstra will definitely sell the iPhone come July 22, 11 days after Apple, Vodafone and Optus start retail sales. Although the report only quotes “sources” with an official Telstra spokesperson saying that “nothing’s changed”, the cat seems to be well and truly out of the bag – and it’s holding a Telstra 3G iPhone!
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Mobile roaming charges to face parliamentary scrutiny
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-06-19 02:45:03
The price of international mobile roaming charges will be the subject of an Australian parliamentary enquiry to determine if they are fair.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-06-19 02:45:03
The price of international mobile roaming charges will be the subject of an Australian parliamentary enquiry to determine if they are fair.
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No Telstra iPhone surprises on July 11?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-16 23:41:05
A newspaper report suggests Apple and Telstra were in deep negotiations to offer the iPhone 3G, but arguments over whether Telstra could include its own applications with the iPhone were the sticking point. So will Telstra offer the iPhone 3G eventually or not?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-16 23:41:05
A newspaper report suggests Apple and Telstra were in deep negotiations to offer the iPhone 3G, but arguments over whether Telstra could include its own applications with the iPhone were the sticking point. So will Telstra offer the iPhone 3G eventually or not?
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Telstra vs Optus: iPhone 3G, revenues and you
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-14 00:41:49
Telstra’s legal letter to Optus shows that Telstra hates losing, and until Telstra announces it has the iPhone 3G too, it’s the big loser in the iPhone 3G stakes. What are the facts on coverage issues?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-14 00:41:49
Telstra’s legal letter to Optus shows that Telstra hates losing, and until Telstra announces it has the iPhone 3G too, it’s the big loser in the iPhone 3G stakes. What are the facts on coverage issues?
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iPhone 3G: Telstra slams Optus over allegedly misleading 3G claims
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-12 02:59:35
Exclusive: Telstra has seriously questioned Optus statements over its 900MHz 3G network, saying it is “concerned that Optus may represent to customers that they can enjoy a range of 3G features and services... [but that those] features and services will not be available if the 3G device is incompatible with Optus’ 3G 900 Mhz network”. Although Telstra didn’t mention the iPhone 3G, the timing coincides with recent comments from Optus CEO Paul Sullivan.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-12 02:59:35
Exclusive: Telstra has seriously questioned Optus statements over its 900MHz 3G network, saying it is “concerned that Optus may represent to customers that they can enjoy a range of 3G features and services... [but that those] features and services will not be available if the 3G device is incompatible with Optus’ 3G 900 Mhz network”. Although Telstra didn’t mention the iPhone 3G, the timing coincides with recent comments from Optus CEO Paul Sullivan.
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Optus iPhone 3G pricing leak - plus Vodafone and Optus only offering GPRS for rural iPhone 3Gs?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-11 07:00:41
Leaked Optus iPhone 3G pricing details inside! Plus Vodafone and Optus are building out their respective 3.5G HSDPA networks to 95%+ of the Australian population by the end of 2008. But with the vast majority of that rollout set to use 900MHz equipment, the iPhone 3G could well be the iPhone 2G for many.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-11 07:00:41
Leaked Optus iPhone 3G pricing details inside! Plus Vodafone and Optus are building out their respective 3.5G HSDPA networks to 95%+ of the Australian population by the end of 2008. But with the vast majority of that rollout set to use 900MHz equipment, the iPhone 3G could well be the iPhone 2G for many.
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3G iPhone: tri-band HSDPA 850/1900/2100MHz leak news!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-06 23:04:57
Engadget has had details from the 3G iPhone firmware leaked which seem to confirm a tri-band HSDPA chips are within for 850, 1900 and 2100MHz. It’s great news for AT&T, Rogers and Telstra, but not so good news for Vodafone, Optus and other 900MHz HSDPA carriers?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-06-06 23:04:57
Engadget has had details from the 3G iPhone firmware leaked which seem to confirm a tri-band HSDPA chips are within for 850, 1900 and 2100MHz. It’s great news for AT&T, Rogers and Telstra, but not so good news for Vodafone, Optus and other 900MHz HSDPA carriers?
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