Telstra has revealed the addition of almost one million new mobile services in the six months to December 2011, but Sensis revenues plummeted 24 percent in 12 months.
Virgin Mobile has introduced a battery-powered 3G wireless modem router and WiFi access point that enables three computers to simultaneously access the Internet over the Optus 3G network. It is claimed to be the first such device on the market in Australia.
The device, sourced from Huawei, is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that, according to Virgin Mobile, gives about four hour usage between charges. It also has an SD card slot that can support up to 32MB of memory, is "smaller than a computer mouse and weighs a mere 90g." The WiFi links have a range of 15 metres.
The device is being offered initially exclusive through Dick Smiths with prepaid access for $199 and with 1GB of data (30 day expiry). Top- ups are Virgin Mobile's standard prepaid options and range from $15 for 500MB over 30 days to $100 for 6GB over 90 days. However, Dick Smith stores will also offer 10GB for $149 with 365 day expiry, but only until their exclusivity period expires on 30 November. A Virgin Mobile spokeswoman said no decision had been taken on whether this option would be available subsequently.
Following expiry of the exclusivity period the device will be available outright from other outlets, and for $8 per month on Virgin Mobile's pre and post paid plans.
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