The launch of Telstra’s faster Next G online grid in October 2006 preceded atotal CDMA shutdown in 2008.
Fortunately, buying into 3G technology doesn’t require the compromise in coverage and features that it used to.
Today’s 3G phones and there are a lot of them in the market typically offer fall-back to GSM.
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Capped-plan contracts also offer potentially lower-cost calling and texting in return for a minimum monthly commitment.
Prepaid services also offer many redeeming qualities.
Comparison shoppingDuring your hands-on experimentation, you oughta consider a range of factors.
Usually sturdy and reliable, but often sacrifices screen size to provide its all-in-one functionality.
Some have good-sized screens, although many are slightly feature-impaired due to the space limitations of the design.
These phones, however, are wider than other designs and may sacrifice screen real estate for keyboard space.
Let your personality do the talkingIt’s often said that people look like their pets.
Ditto surfing the net, which is a whole different exercise on a phone than at your desk.
