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Getting a bad WAP

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Wireless application protocol (WAP), although launched with incredible hype, has been something of a flop. It continues to linger with supporters hoping the next generation of technology can be of help in 2002. Specialized niche applications for businesses may be the place for WAP, but in mobile services, voice is of more interest than data.. Table lists providers, Vodafone, Telstra and C&W Optus, and costs.

Author: Townsend, Christian
Publisher: Fairfax Business Publication
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 2001
Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing, Strategy & planning, Market information - general, Radiotelephone communications, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Financial management, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Communications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Mobile Radio Services, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Services information, Data Communications Equip, Point-to-Point Communication Equip, Personal Investing, Product specifications, Data Transmission Services, Standards, Statistical Data Included, Planning, Computer network equipment industry, Network hardware industry, Personal finance, Wireless communications, Telecommunications equipment industry, Wireless communications services, Investments, Data communications equipment, Wireless communication systems, Point-to-point communications equipment, Telecommunications transmission technologies

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Fast-tracking the wired world

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Availability in Australia of broadband Internet access using technologies including ADSL and cable modem is discussed. Telstra is rolling out an ADSL service, while Telstra and Optus provide high-speed cable access.

Author: Townsend, Christian
Publisher: Fairfax Business Publication
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 2000
Telecommunications, Modems, 301-1200 bps, Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing, COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Cable modems, Broadband transmission, Broadband, Optus Communications Proprietary Ltd., Asynchronous communications, Asynchronous transfer mode

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Shop Around for Internet Service

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This article suggests looking around for Internet Service Providers. She mentions AOL, Telstra and OZemail/esa and what they offer and their fees.

Author: Townsend, Christina
Publisher: Fairfax Business Publication
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 2000
Internet, Online services, Internet services, America Online Inc., AOL, Design and construction, Web sites, Web site design, OzEmail Ltd.

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Subjects list: Australia, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Services, Internet service providers, Telstra Corporation Ltd.
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