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Mobile termination & the Big Mac Index

May 22, 2006 | Newsdesk
Are the costs of making a mobile phone call in New Zealand as far out of whack with the rest of the world as the government would have you think? Is the grass really greener? Is legislation really the right way forward? David McNickel crunches the numbers with some startling results… read more...

Understanding Bluetooth

October 1, 2004 | iStart
This article explains technology characteristics and workings of Bluetooth, a short-range wireless connectivity technology that lets devices automatically recognize, connect and transfer data between each other… read more...

WiFi explained

July 9, 2003 | Keith Newman
Everything you ever wanted to know about the latest communications revolution. Keith Newman answers the WiFi FAQ’s… read more...

Life’s a beach – why aren’t you working there?

June 27, 2003 | David McNickel
Working from home is a good idea, but working from paradise is better – David McNickel looks at the emerging reality of hi-speed access from (somewhat) remote locations, and how it’s changing the face of work in New Zealand… read more...
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Why Trademe works

August 1, 2002 | Keith Newman
The TradeMe web site is experiencing month on month growth as buyers and sellers let the market decide the best price for cellphones, antiques, clothing and computer parts and the auction technology behind the scenes attracts attention from other players… read more...

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