Tags: 3g, mobile

Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G HSDPA Card

Vodafone's enhanced notebook PC Card delivers what the mobile telco calls 'business class 3G broadband' — but until more of the 3G network is upgraded with HSDPA, most users will remain stuck in economy seats.

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Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G HSDPA USB Modem

Vodafone's compact USB modem boosts accessibility to the telco's high-speed 3G mobile network — but the speed can range from over 2Mbps to less than 300Kbps depending on your location.

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BlackBerry 8707g

The BlackBerry 8707g is reasonably zippy and easy-to-use, but lacks many common smartphone features like Wi-Fi and microSD memory expansion.

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Sony Ericsson V600i

The v600i is a good jumping in point for 3G telephony, although there are flashier models out there.

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LG U8110

Available on 3, LG's U8110 is a clamshell mobile phone that supports video calls and has a MP3 player onboard.

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Vodafone launches 3G mobile service

Vodafone today launched its third-generation high-speed mobile phone service, going head-to-head with competitors Hutchison, Telstra and eventually Optus.

Optus extends 3G mobile to rural Australia

update: Australia's second largest telco Optus plans to spend between AU$500 million and AU$800 million to extend its third generation (3G) mobile coverage outside of Australia's capital cities to rural areas.

Mobile operators push 3G wireless

A global trade association for mobile operators has approved a new program called "3G for all" that could help bring third-generation multimedia services and mobile Internet access to more people in developing countries.

3G hits 50 million user mark

1.95 billion 2G users yet to be converted...

Virgin Mobile sells iPhone cheaper

In a case of better late than never, Optus-owned Virgin Mobile is now offering the Apple iPhone 3G at a marginally cheaper price point than its competitors in Australia.

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.

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

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.

Tiny sites: a guide to the mobile Web

Tug on your boardies, slap zinc on your nose and let CNET.com.au guide you through the wonderful world of mobile Web surfing.

Mobile phone buying guide

Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device -- your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the the right plan and handset for you.

How to make your own iPhone ringtones

Just because Apple charges for iPhone ringtones doesn't mean we should have to pay for them. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating your own ringtones using your favourite MP3 files.

Speed up with a 3G mobile phone

Third-generation handsets offer video calls, music downloads and streaming services. They're generally a bit bigger than their 2G cousins but offer a whole lot more multimedia functionality.

UPDATE: Telstra 3G mobile service goes live

Telstra has launched its third-generation (3G) mobile phone service, with a choice of four new handsets and two capped plans.

Mobile broadband cranks it up: HSDPA data cards compared

High-speed mobile broadband has arrived! We compare Telstra's BigPond Wireless Next G service, Vodafone's HSDPA-enhanced 3G network and 3's new NetConnect ExpressCard.

Mobile phones for Mother's Day

With Mother's Day just around the corner we've compiled a list of the best phones for mum, whoever she may be.

10 multimedia mobiles: Nokia N-series

Stylishly designed and brimming with features, these ten N-series handsets from Nokia up the ante on multimedia mobiles.

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AVOne 3GP Video Converter 2.33

Convert between video and mobile video formats.

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AVOne 3GP Video Converter 2.33

Convert between video and mobile video formats.

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Truphone 3.3

Make cheap calls via Wi-Fi or 3G using your Symbian phone.

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VMCPlayer 1.3

View mobile phone or iPod videos on your PC.

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Live Data Pack

Configure and use your Pocket PC device in 3G/UMTS, GPRS, and GSM networks.

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