Mobile phone operator Hutchison Telecommunications has pulled out of talks with Vodafone on the back of SingTel's plans to buy Cable & Wireless Optus for AU$17.2 billion.
The chase for Cable & Wireless Optus's mobile business has turned ugly, with Vodafone telling Australia's anti-monopolies watchdog that SingTel would be unable to feed the 'capital appetite' of a full service.
Optus is expected to launch third-generation high-speed mobile phone services in Sydney and Melbourne on Monday next week.
Another mobile phone giant has landed in Australia, bringing with it "true 3G"--the ability to make real time video phone calls--and intensifying the mobile battle in the country.
Optus parent SingTel has announced that the popularity of the Apple iPhone will actually cost the carrier AU$44 million in Australia in its first quarter of sales.
Great to see so many constructive comments on here definitely a case of the facts speaking for themselves.
What a week it's been for mobiles.
Some suggestions of New Year's Resolutions for the Australian telecommunications industry.
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Another mobile phone giant has landed in Australia, bringing with it "true 3G"--the ability to make real time video phone calls--and intensifying the mobile battle in the country.
SingTel Optus has avoided slashing its mobile rates in moving to compete with rivals, opting instead to introduce new plans with increased flexibility such as allowing customers to roll back a two-year contract if they exceed the number of calls stipulated in their plan.
Videoconferencing at the beach may still be a pipe dream, but the mobile workforce is here today. ZDNet Australia examines how businesses are reaping the benefits of mobility.
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