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- From: ggm@brolga.cc.uq.oz.au (George Michaelson)
- Subject: [Advise Wanted] importing a cellular phone into Australia
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- Organization: Prentice Centre, University of Queensland
- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 21:08:11 GMT
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- A friend passing through Hong Kong is considering buying a cheap cellular
- phone. Could anybody who has experience of this area please advise of the
- pitfalls?
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- How many flavours of encoding/transmission are there in Australia?
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- How is Austel approval worked out for imported units?
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- How does import affect warranty/maintenance inside Australia?
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- Is there any real price advantage?
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- Does anybody have a recommended unit?
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- All input greatfully recieved. Mail or News...
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- -George
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- George Michaelson
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