Qld to overhaul Wi-Fi in state schools
[1] The current trend by many Queensland school students and teachers to bring internet-connected devices is reportedly straining on the schools’ internet networks. [2] Increase in the use of handhe...
Let’s reconnect: Virgin Australia exec wants to offer Wi-Fi in the sky
[1] Judith Crompton, Virgin’s chief commercial officer said that Australia is already behind with other country when it comes to WIFI connectivity in the in-flight service. [2] So NBN Co, Optus and ...
Telstra set-up service: making’ it easy for you – to move
[1] Australian telco Telstra has started a new service called ‘Telstra Platinum TotalMove service’, which helps people moving to set up their broadband set up and connectivity at a fee. [2] The se...
Canberra payphones converted to Wi-Fi hotspots in Telstra trial
[1] At an average of 5 Calls/day, Canberra’s payphones are set for an upgrade. [2] Telstra has upgraded the Payphone’s services by installing Wi-Fi-hotspots in the payphones with a 50-m me...
Telstra reconnects with phone boxes to set up Wi-Fi hotspots
[1] Australia has previously had 40,000 phone boxes but it has reduced that to about 1000 boxes, but unfortunately, not all are even working [2] David Thodey of Telstra planned to use the remaining ph...
New-release GoPro Hero4 Silver adds one feature that makes it easier to capture adventures
[1] The GoPro Hero4 Silver is $549 at gopro.com and it comes with a built-in touch screen. [2] It has video modes of 1080p at 60 frames per second and 720p at 120fps and it can even shoot 12-megapixel...
Telstra offers free trial for first 1000 Wi-Fi hotspots
[1] Telstra customers and non-customers will get the chance to access free internet trial for the first 1000 Wi-Fi hotspots. [2] As part of the $100 million national Wi-Fi network, Telstra will build ...
Samsung’s new technology brings a new level for downloads
[1] Samsung Electronics’ data transfer has become five times faster because of their advancement in their new Wi-Fi connectivity. [2] The technology could transmit data at 575MB per second and it’...
iiNet wins Victorian free Wi-Fi deal
[1] iiNet grants a $6.7 million deal to finance Victoria’s free wi-fi network. [2] ISP will roll out free Wi-Fi networks first on Melbourne, Ballarat, and Bendigo CDBs. [3] This grant aims to pr...
Optus preparing for a fierce free Wi-Fi battle
[1] Optus company is about to enter the free Wi-Fi market, challenging Telstra and iiNet in the coming public Wi-Fi rollout. [2] This is a move by Optus to challenge Telsra’s $100 million Wi-Fi Na...