For several years Australia’s telecommunications industry has progressively been working to reduce energy use. In 2013 the Mobile Carriers Forum (MCF) finalised training modules centred around energy efficiency in mobile networks – an
Read moreIn today’s society, almost all aspects of modern life involve some form of digital communications. Consequently, the smooth operation of communications services is essential at any time. As we have seen across Australia, with recent natural
Read more4G is the fourth generation of mobile networks and an evolution of 3G. This evolution incorporates significantly increased data rates and better performance to enhance the mobile internet experience. 4G uses LTE (Long Term Evolution) to offer
Read more3G is the third generation of the mobile cellular network. It was designed to meet the growing desire to be more connected through technology, as devices using this would be able to send and receive data much faster than its predecessor, 2G and
Read moreMobile devices work by sending and receiving low power radio signals, much like a 2 way radio system. The signals are sent to and received from antennas that are attached to radio transmitters and receivers, commonly referred to as mobile phone base
Read moreCoverage and good reception are both very important to mobile users. It's really important to check that you will have coverage where you need it before you purchase a mobile service. Talk to your mobile service provider and check the coverage
Read moreHow the mobile network system operates Mobile phones work by sending and receiving low power radio signals, much like a 2 way radio system. The signals are sent to and received from antennas that are attached to radio transmitters and receivers,
Read moreWhile it's important to choose the right mobile device and plan to suit your needs, quality reception and mobile network performance are also key issues for mobile users. Before buying a mobile service check the mobile service provider’s
Read moreSmall cells provide additional network capacity or mobile device coverage to a small geographic area. They operate at lower power than a traditional mobile phone base station and use smaller equipment. Small cells complement existing technology and
Read moreWe keep hearing about how technology will transform the way we live and work. This can lead to both anxiety and misconceptions about the likely changes we will experience and whether the impact will be positive or negative for us in terms of our
Read moreMobile service providers all publish coverage maps on their websites which can be checked to determine what kind of mobile coverage you can expect at any given location. It's important to note that coverage maps often refer to the percentage of
Read moreMobile technologies and smartphones are an intrinsic part of Australian life and mobile’s fifth generation (5G) will continue to rise the tide of mobile connectivity making our lives easier and extending our access to latest technologies and
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