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Cost of broadband still beyond many in Asia

By Jon Russell Tue, Aug 16, 2011 2:30PM UTC View Comments

I’ve often talked about a “digital divide” in Asia and research from Ovum provides further fuel for the fire concluding that many customers in emerging markets are priced out of broadband internet. Via the write-up at Telecom Asia: (The) study of prices in countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, India and Pakistan found that prices have...

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New Thai govt embarks on free WiFi and tablets for schools program

By Jon Russell Tue, Aug 02, 2011 12:30PM UTC View Comments

Thailand’s new government, led by the Pheu Thai party, wasted no time pushing ahead with one of its more unique pre-election pledges, to equip schools and students with tablet PCs and free WiFi. The Bangkok Post has more details: The new Pheu Thai-led government wants the winners of the next third-generation (3G) licence auction to...

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Are netbooks, tablets really more desirable than smartphones in Thailand?

By Jon Russell Thu, May 05, 2011 3:30PM UTC View Comments

Forget the iPhone or latest BlackBerry smartphone as netbooks and tablet computers are the most desired tech gadgets in Thailand, according to a report published yesterday in conjunction with the findings of an ABAC poll on technology. “When technology evolves, there is always something new to make our lifestyles much easier, more fashionable and most...

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Smartphones, tablets key to mobile broadband in Asia say telcos

By Jon Russell Thu, Apr 07, 2011 12:00PM UTC View Comments

Smartphones remain Asia’s biggest generator of mobile broadband usage according to a telecom industry survey from Ovum, which also revealed tablet computers as the second highest driver securing 25% of responses. It is important to note that the research, conducted in December 2010 and January 2011, polled 178 telecoms executives from across Asia-Pacific so while...

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Jobs unveils iPad 2: New Apple tablet out March 11

By Tonyo Cruz Thu, Mar 03, 2011 2:58AM UTC View Comments

Steve Jobs himself presented the thinner, lighter iPad2. Photo grab from the Apple website.

In a surprise move, Steve Jobs himself took to the stage Wednesday to unveil Apple’s new iPad 2 tablet, which starts shipping March 11 in the United States and March 25 in 26 other countries. The company also announced its latest operating system for phones and tablets, iOS 4.3, which will also be available on...

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