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Aussie Telcos Consider 3G For Last Mile

Posted by Hemos on from the getting-it-in-there dept.

Mattygfunk writes "Whirlpool reports Aussie telco R&D labs are scrambling to transform 3G mobile networks into last mile solutions rivaling the best wired broadband networks, as telcos come to grips with lack of consumer interest in 3G mobile services and a likelihood of no payback on their multi-billion dollar investments in the spectrum."

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  1. 3G in a nutshell by Rogerborg · · Score: 1, Funny
    1. Spend billions on a 3G license.
    2. Realise that you've bought a license to emit low power, short range, easily garbled RF not that far away from the visible spectrum.
    3. ...
    4. Profit!

    I'm glad to see someone filling in step 3 at last.

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  2. Re:Whirlpool : Mouthpiece of the Telcos by Cato · · Score: 4, Funny

    Given the number of anti-Telstra stories on that site, I'd advise Simon and Dan to be very careful how they open any bag from Telstra :)