Lack of 3G a killer for Australia

2008-08-01 Thread Ben
Unfortunately the FreeRunner will not function well as a phone in Australia due to the lack of 3G. The Australian Telcos don't appear to be spending anymore money on pre 3G networks and they may even be pulling some of it out as service is declining badly. I've had to get a 3G handset and carrier

Re: Lack of 3G a killer for Australia

2008-08-01 Thread Dale Maggee
In reality, the GSM network in Australia has ample coverage. Blanket statements like 'the FreeRunner will not function well as a phone in Australia' are patently incorrect. please provide some evidence as to where 'service is declining badly', I've *never* heard a story of GSM coverage

Re: Lack of 3G a killer for Australia

2008-08-01 Thread Lorn Potter
Dale Maggee wrote: In reality, the GSM network in Australia has ample coverage. Blanket statements like 'the FreeRunner will not function well as a phone in Australia' are patently incorrect. I would agree. Qtopia for the Neo is developed here in Australia! please provide some evidence

Re: Lack of 3G a killer for Australia

2008-08-01 Thread Rod Whitby
Ben wrote: Unfortunately the FreeRunner will not function well as a phone in Australia due to the lack of 3G. Rubbish. Both GTA01 and GTA02 work perfectly in Australia without 3G. Coverage of GSM in Australia *far* outreaches 3G coverage. The Australian Telcos don't appear to be spending