How to buy a mobile phone

Article Abstract:

Cellular telephone digital networks in Australia will comply with the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) when the analogue system is discontinued in most areas Jan 1, 2000. Analogue will continue in rural areas until the end of 2000. Three digital networks are currently available: Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. In selecting one of these, it is important to know what areas it covers. It is critical to understand what is offered in the calling plan and what it offers. This includes the costs for the handset, connection fee, monthly access fee, call charges, and other fees for using call diversion and voice mail.

Buyers Guide

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Phone on the run

Article Abstract:

Seven of the 25 mobile telephones tested for Australian consumers are recommended. They are reliable for their intelligibility and sound quality. Background noise diminishes the sound quality for incoming calls when using the Siemens S10. The seven cellular telephone models are the Motorola StarTac X, $1,089; Siemens SL10, $719; Sony CMD-X2000, $615; Siemens S10, $719; Alcatel HD1 One Touch Easy, $330; Alcatel One Touch Club, $479; and Motorola cd928, $649.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Motorola StarTac X (Smart phone), Siemens SL10 (Smart phone), Sony CMD-X2000 (Smart phone), Siemens S10 (Smart phone), Alcatel HD1 One Touch Easy (Smart phone), Alcatel One Touch Club (Smart phone), Motorola cd928 (Smart phone)

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Gone mobile

Article Abstract:

Tips on how to evaluate Australian mobile phones and service providers are provided. Differences between analog and digital services, and government regulation of the industry are also described. A glossary of terms and contract terminology is also given.

Australia, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services

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