Mallard won't review Maori spectrum
Positive discrimination "not a blank cheque", says researcher
Positive discrimination "not a blank cheque", says researcher
Telecom will launch a third generation mobile phone service based on EV-DO (evolution data optimised) technology later this year.
Project manager, rollout manager and project engineer sought for mystery contract
'We see huge opportunity for mobile business applications'
Telecom not impressed
Technology expected to offer around 150-200 Kbit/s
Auckland University e-business specialist Hans Lehmann (pictured) says a six-month stint studying mobile business in Europe has convinced him the future of 3G there is not exactly bright.
Uncertain how long it would take for 3G to become widely available
Telecom says it shouldn't be affected by any fluctuations in the cost of developing third-generation cellphone technologies, despite concerns its Hong Kong-based 3G partner Hutchison Whampoa may face a cost blow-out of up to $A2 billion.
As hype about 3G fades away, its limitations are becoming clear
Last week saw the launch of the Government's auction of radio spectrum, assuming the legal cases don't get any further.
Carriers bulldozed into bidding in 3G auctions
Acting minister of Commerce and Information Technology Trevor Mallard will have to stop making phone calls from his bath when 3G technology arrives.