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Mobile Phones

Mobile telephone communication has evolved with technology.  First there was analogue, then the 2G (second generation) first digital mobile telephone system GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) and later the second digital system CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) to exist alongside of GSM.

3G or ‘Third Generation’ is a new wave of wireless communication using internet access and moving colour images turning mobile telephones into multimedia players. 

The move to 3G is touted to bring us in line with mainstream technology that, because there are wider carriers, will have advanced services.  A new handset will be required for this new network.

 

  

Next G

The Next G technology, which was originally based on Swedish technology by the Ericsson company, was firstly designed to operate to cover distances of up to 50 km from each base station.  Ericssons have since provided Extended Reach software and Telstra has now commenced implementing this at selected base stations in an effort to upgrade and extend the service available.  Telstra’s website provides maps of coverage areas.

Handsets are available from Next G device suppliers such as Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and Nokia. 

Not only is mobile telephone service available you can now send and receive emails and access the internet, via My Place or the BigPond Mobile Services, depending on the mobile phone handset you select.  Take some time to check out which of the various handsets available suits you as they also have several other features available.  If you intend to use your mobile phone in your vehicle there are accessories available to improve your coverage.

The coverage you get on the mobile network will depend on your location, the model mobile telephone you are using and whether it has an external antenna.  So if you are travelling extensively in your RV or 4WD to regional and rural areas then a mobile telephone with a ‘blue tick’ symbol should be selected.  Telstra recommend these ‘blue tick’ handsets for ‘rural areas’ which they define as ‘Those areas outside metropolitan and regional areas, within the Next G™ network coverage area’

To maximise coverage and get the best reception Telstra recommend a car kit that enables connection to the antenna on the outside of your vehicle.  Take care in selecting a car kit as not all of them enable direct connection of the antenna to the mobile phone.  An alternative is to purchase a patch lead which can be connected to an external aerial on the vehicle but again not all handsets will accept a patch lead.

For more information for uses with your laptop computer see – Internet Cafés and Wireless Communication via Laptops

  

 

 


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