Stories by Kevin Cheng

ACCC seeks to educate mobile phone users

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is using National Law Week to highlight the dangers of mobile phone scams.

Primus announces Tasmanian NBN pricing

Primus Telecom today revealed prices for its Tasmanian fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Customers residing at Midway Point, Smithton and Scottsdale in Tasmania can already order the new FTTH services ...

Sales of mobile games soar

Worldwide mobile game sales are forecast to pass USD$5.6 billion in 2010, according to research firm Gartner, which would represent a 19 per cent increase from 2009 revenue figures of $4.7 billion.

Aussie broadband: How unlimited is 'unlimited'?

Australia's broadband fanatics must be licking their lips as the country's Internet service providers (ISPs) increasingly embrace unlimited ADSL2+ plans.

Ninemsn maps get live traffic updates

Intelematics Australia, operators of the SUNA Traffic Channel, has announced a partnership with Ninemsn that allows motorists in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to access live traffic updates on the Internet.

Canon marks IXUS anniversary with new camera

To celebrate the ten year anniversary of its IXUS digital compact camera range, Canon has just announced the Canon IXUS 300 HS, which will be available in late May 2010.

Telstra boosts prepaid mobile data packs

Telstra has announced a reshuffle of its data packs for prepaid mobile phones and will offer more data at a lower cost.

More funds allocated to NBN in Budget

The Rudd Government's Budget has seen further funds allocated to help build the National Broadband Network (NBN, including $16 million for a two-year advertising campaign about the project.

Millennius Google Phone

If you want a Google Android smartphone but can't afford something like the HTC Desire or Google Nexus One, the Millennius Google Phone could be the right pick for you. Costing less than half the RRP of most Android smartphones on the market, its und...

Telstra's HTC Desire hit by GPS problem

Users have uncovered a software glitch that affects the GPS functions in the HTC Desire smartphone has been uncovered.

MailGuard lifts lid on workplace Web use

Facebook may not be the bane of workplace productivity that some employers believe, according to a report released by MailGuard on workplace Web behaviour in Australia.

Premium mobile service complaints falling

Recent statistics released by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) indicates that consumer complaints relating to mobile premium services (MPS) are dropping.

Ericsson, ESPN 3D announce new 3D TV products

Ericsson has partnered with international sports network EPSN, providing the broadcaster with technology that will allow its new ESPN 3D network to deliver 3D transmissions of live sporting events.

Engin ignites bundled VoIP plans

Local VoIP provider Engin has introduced three new bundle plans. Dubbed VoIP Ignition, the plans are available for $69, $89 and $109 per month and include broadband access with a data quota that can be used without on- and off-peak periods.

Updated: Australian telcos to offer iPad plans

Australia's three main telcos -- VHA, Telstra and Optus -- have all announced today that they are offering a series of mobile broadband plans for the upcoming Apple iPad.