I'd like to hear from someone who uses one of these car kits.
Does it use an external antenna?  I tried asking Nokia, but didn't have
any luck.
Thanks.

I've been trying to get my laptop to connect to the net using Optus GPRS but
haven't had much luck.
I've followed the instructions in Wireless_Mobile_Services_22012004.pdf and
was able to get my HP TC1000 (with a dongle) to connect to the K700i via

With new phones starting to come out (slowly) with Push to Talk
capability is it possible for this to be set up on a an independent
server from a carrier?
From what I have read it is carriers set it up, but this will only

Does anyone out there know how to configure a laptop computer to access the
internet via Optus Wireless Internet using GPRS over a mobile phone?
The Optus configuration site at optus.wds.net.au offers minimal insight
(it's geared for PDAs) and the 'service' at 1300 307 937 was of no ...

...my daughter has arrived in Bamff (is that enough 'f's?) and found that
her trusy Nokia 2110 I think it is does not work,,,,,we need a tri-band
phone instead of a dual band I believe.
Anyone have an outright local purchase recommendation that we can post to

I am after any opinions on the Nokia 2112 CDMA phone.
Can anybody who owns one of these phones  give me some feedback on what they
are like, good or bad.
Would like a basic CDMA phone because of the poor coverage I currently get

Has anyone used m8 telecom before, so what are they like?
The only down fall I can see is a fault happens theres a 3rd party involved
instead of dealing with optus directly and the non 24/7 customer service.
http://www.m8.com.au/m8/talkcap.asp?g=1

Check out this media release from telstra - pity they haven't released
GSM coverage maps in over 2 years and they did away with the digital
update website & phone number (after they didn't update them for 2
years either)

Can anyone tell me the names of the pre-paid mobile carriers in New
Zealand, and any opinions of them? A friend is after a pre-paid SIM to
use in his GSM phone while on holiday.
I know there was a post about this earlier in the year, but I figure

This should make Telstra wholesale costs more transparent which (given that Telstra has resisted this in the
past) probably means lower wholesale costs - benefiting particularly ISPs offering ADSL and telcos offering
fixed line rental.
http://finance.news.com ...

A while ago on tech TV (foxtel) they had a guy who managed to change
his Caller ID number on his phone which basically allowed him to appear
to be calling from any number he wanted to
I have had a look on the net and i have found that it involves changing

I find it extremely fascinating to notice how you bloody morons are yapping
endlessly on you fucken aus.ngs,  completely impervious to the DDD ( Divine
Drudging Drought ) ravaging the land. The only proper explanation _ to me in
any case _ is that population of keyboard bangers you ...

Ideas folks?

This may be odd and seemed to be against the physics of it...
A number of times I've noted that the incoming voice quality would be
very poor with sound cutting in and out. Each of these episodes would
happen in the open under rather windy conditions. Shielding the

A few weeks ago I was very happy with AAPT's coverage.
Now it shows on the same spots "SOS Calls Only".
Did they change carriers?
I will have to go elsewhere now. What would be a good alternative to