Heavenly messengers
Article Abstract:
Australian companies such as Optus, Telstra, OzEmail, and ZakNet are moving a large portion of their voice, data, and TV broadcast services onto satellite. Compared to cable, local satellites are not suited for high speed communication, but that may soon change because new technology may provide those capabilities.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Planet WAP
Article Abstract:
The research into wireless application protocol (WAP) based devices in Australia is discussed. The possible uses of WAP technology, such as to enable people to remotely control home equipment and to conduct banking and commerce, are explored.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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Pocket power
Article Abstract:
The cellular phones which use wireless application protocol technology are reviewed. The phones, which allow access to the internet anywhere, are evaluated, and some of the drawbacks such as slowness and lack of graphics are highlighted.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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