Telecom

Is mobile reception a problem for you?

The two most important things for mobile users are coverage and reception.  Before you sign up with a service provider, check that your locality has coverage. Although mobile boosters are banned, and repeaters must be authorised by your carrier, there are ways you can improve your coverage if it is needed. ACMA’s website has more …

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Is your phone smart? 1G to 4G

There are an enormous number of mobile devices in the world.  According to some statistics, the world population is almost equivalent to the number of phones out there! What do we need to know about mobile phones and their development? In some countries they are called cell phones; others call them mobile phones.  Regardless of …

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Can you trust your GPS?

When her son started to worry about his mother, Sabine Moreau, he went to the police.  They could do nothing, until she contacted them. Sabine was going from Hainault Erquelinnes in Belgium to meet her friend, who was in Brisol, a mere 89 miles away.  She put the destination into the GPS and started off …

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Roamers Beware

Mobile phones can be used in most places, including overseas.  Be aware that roaming services (international roaming) incur charges, and often at a very high rate.  To avoid coming home to an enormous bill investigate before you depart.  Check you plan and possible packages for calls and internet access. Some countries have a government authority …

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What are 3G and 4G?

What are 3G and 4G Here is a question in the mind of many people; What are 3G and 4G and what is difference between 3G and 4G Third Generation Technology (3G) 3G refers to the cellular data transfer standard of the technology being used, and is known as third generation technology. 1G was first …

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Wireless Network Set-Up Made Easy

If you’re a Windows user, you may not be aware that you can set up a wireless connection in a few steps, drawing on old system data and pulling it into the new platform. This process should work for all Windows versions from Vista onwards. You’ll need to start by exporting the data for your …

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