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What would you choose? 3G Apple iPad or A Netbook?

What would you choose? 3G Apple iPad or A Netbook?

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Apple`s latest gadget, the iPad, has caused quite a stir after its official announcement, though not for the usual reasons. Whilst most greeted the iPhone as a revolutionary step forward, the reception of the iPad has been mixed, to say the least. It might be that the media`s love affair with Apple [...]

What Is A Femtocell? Femtocells Explained

What Is A Femtocell? Femtocells Explained

Femtocells Explained
They may not have the catchiest name, but femtocells have been getting more and more press in recent months. Femtocells are a new type of device that can extend the range and functionality of the 3G mobile phone and data network. They provide many benefits to consumers and the mobile industry alike. They’re cheaper [...]

3 Different Ways To Share Your 3G Mobile Broadband Connection

3 Different Ways To Share Your 3G Mobile Broadband Connection

Only couple of years ago, the idea of using the mobile phone network for your primary internet connection would have been laughed at. Tortoise like data speeds, fiddly hardware and ludicrously expensive data packages ruled out mobile broadband for the masses. In the pre-dongle dark ages, the only sensible options for getting broadband were via [...]

Global Broadband Survey Puts UK in 25th Place

Global Broadband Survey Puts UK in 25th Place

A comprehensive worldwide study of broadband quality places the UK in a measly 25th place, trailing countries including Malta, Slovenia and Romania. The Cisco sponsored research surveyed 66 countries, using over 24 million speed tests from round the world.
UK Broadband Performance Lags Behind Asia and Eastern Europe
Each country was assigned a “broadband quality score”, taking [...]

Official UK 3G Coverage Maps Now Available

Official UK 3G Coverage Maps Now Available

Ofcom Releases First 3G Coverage Maps For All UK Networks
Ofcom, the UK’s independent regulator for the communication industries has finally published 3G coverage maps for the five UK mobile operators – H3G (3), Vodafone, O2, T-Mobile and Orange.
The results are enlightening and highlight many shortfalls in an industry that claims to supply 99% of the [...]