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The mobile reality: I’m in Richmond and I can only get EDGE

By Ewan on July 27, 2010 in Devices, Operators

Well then. Yet again I am reminded of how supremely rubbish the mobile industry is. Occasionally I manage to pull myself out of this stupor and allow myself to get very excited at the possibilities. Then reality slaps me on the face with a big, wet haddock. I’ve been doing some work in Richmond-Upon-Thames. Near [...]

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Vodafone’s dongles: Broadband for the luddite generation

By Ewan on July 13, 2010 in Operators

I have to say, Vodafone UK is seriously, seriously disappointing when it comes to mobile broadband. I’ve been sitting enjoying both my unlocked Novatel Wireless MiFi unit for quite some time, but I’m hugely frustrated for the rest of the Vodafone marketplace not able to easily enjoy the benefits of MiFi. Pop over to challenger [...]

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3′s next-gen MiFi unit powering iPlayer without breaking a sweat

By Ewan on July 13, 2010 in Devices, Operators

I had another play with the next generation 3 MiFi unit (see yesterday’s post) and decided to check out just how usable it was. I’m pleased to report that the device performed perfectly. I checked out the speedtest iPhone app (running on the iPad) and also streamed an episode from the BBC’s iPlayer. Flawless. Here’s [...]

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3′s next-gen MiFi unit is simply brilliant

By Ewan on July 12, 2010 in Devices, Operators

I got hold of one of the new 3 Mobile WiFi units last week and I’ve been putting it through it’s paces. Regular readers will know that my opinion on MiFi was set to ‘ultra positive’ ever since I tested the Novatel Wireless device last year. Dongles are for dunces. A separate unit that enables [...]

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3′s new MiFi device

By Ewan on July 9, 2010 in Devices, Operators

I thought it was fitting to take a picture of 3′s new MiFi unit operational. In this photo the iPhone is connected to the MiFi unit whilst it uploads the unboxing video! The best feature of the new device, apart from the rather funky screen? The always-on element. You just switch it on and boom, [...]

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