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17-09-2007, 08:41 PM
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If Vodafone is out due to its parent's hostility, that leaves Telstra, Optus/Virgin and 3. If it's 3G, there's no reason to prefer one or the other (Next G is meaningless if the iPhone can't use it). For historical reasons, I would think they'd go with Optus rather than Telstra, but like with the European companies, it's an open game to the end. Hutchinson/3's model of branding phones doesn't seem to be compatible with Apple's desire for control over their devices, so I'd wager that's a pretty far chance too.  |
Isn't it true that AT&T are also rolling out a 3.5G network on 850 bandwidth?
850 is NextG - so if AT&T have an exclusive multi year deal in America (I heard 5 yrs) then if Apple come out with a 3G version it will be for them eventually too... which means we might get a tri band 3G or at least a dual band 3G phone? 850 / 2100?
If Telstra wanted to they could actively encourage Apple - as having the largest national 3G network now that just so happens to be the same frequency as their bed partners AT&T?
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17-09-2007, 08:44 PM
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Sure, anything's possible - question is, would Telstra provide unlimited data access for a comparable price to what AT&T offers?
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17-09-2007, 09:07 PM
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Sure, anything's possible - question is, would Telstra provide unlimited data access for a comparable price to what AT&T offers?
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I think they would, my friend has a hiptop 3 on a $30 a month plan, which includes unlimited -Instant Messaging
- Web browsing
- Email
- Standard text messaging (SMS) in Australia
- Standard picture messaging (MMS) in Australia
I'm sure they would do the same thing if they got the iPhone
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17-09-2007, 09:07 PM
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Sure, anything's possible - question is, would Telstra provide unlimited data access for a comparable price to what AT&T offers?
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LOL
Now your just being funny!
Or irrational?
Telstra only look after their high end business customers...
and provide unlimited data options for blackberries for example - and much better call charges...
for Joe Bloggs consumer - they are happy to exploit!
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17-09-2007, 09:12 PM
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My prediction: 3G iPhone with lower res camera on the front at the top right. Video calls on the 3G network, iChat with video conferencing in portrait or landscape mode on Wifi only.
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18-09-2007, 09:10 AM
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3g gps mobile iphone to ship first quarter 08
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18-09-2007, 09:11 AM
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If that article is correct (might be, might not be) - then I think I can get myself an iPod touch and hold out for some 3G & GPS iPhone lovin'
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18-09-2007, 09:28 AM
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Just as well that I didn't bother with getting an ipod touch then  3G iphone w/ gps, HERE YOU COME! |
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18-09-2007, 09:28 AM
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iphone with gps would be a crazy cool device. i still reckon australia will get 3g i think they'd struggle to get a carrier without 3g as witnessed by telstras comments on the iphone just after release.
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18-09-2007, 09:51 AM
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Although it limits us to Tel$tra I really hope the 3G version is HSDPA, as the data features are really likely to be useful to me visiting my folds, or my wifes who are both in the sticks
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18-09-2007, 10:01 AM
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how does it just limit us to telstra? it could technically work on any carrier (if it isn't hsdpa that is.. )
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18-09-2007, 10:03 AM
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Telstra have HSDPA - it just runs ont he 850mhz frequency. Most 3G radios are dual band 2100MHz (everyone else) and 850Mhz (Telstra/USA =AT&T).
So if Apple make it 3G, chances are the radio will support both bands, for distribution in the US and the rest of the world.
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18-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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It's from an analyst's report.
While it's still likely there'll be a 3G iPhone next year (GPS or not), this isn't really confirmation.
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18-09-2007, 10:10 AM
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Telstra have HSDPA - it just runs ont he 850mhz frequency. Most 3G radios are dual band 2100MHz (everyone else) and 850Mhz (Telstra/USA =AT&T).
So if Apple make it 3G, chances are the radio will support both bands, for distribution in the US and the rest of the world.
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Actually I hope this will be the case so people here can also choose, but of course it will be locked to one network here. |
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18-09-2007, 10:15 AM
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Actually I hope this will be the case so people here can also choose, but of course it will be locked to one network here.
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Then you simply unlock the phone and voila, you can use it on whatever 3G network you like |
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