Melbourne’s Free Wi-Fi Trial.

As part of Azure Wireless‘ entry into the Hotspot business they are offering a free trial of their wireless network in Melbourne. See ZDNet’s article, Melbourne gets free Wi-Fi Internet trial.
When the service becomes payable they plan to charge AU$13.20 per hour. Little pricey for me at this stage, but it would be fun to [...]

Australian Government Clarify Radio Licenses Pertaining To Wi-Fi (802.11).

Following a legislative change announced recently, The Australian Communications Authority has clarified the use of Wi-Fi for Consumers. Due to Government concerns over stifling innovation (same can’t be said for RIAA) and discrepancies in other telecom technology used non-commercially they have released these details to help understand when a license is and isn’t required.
“On 20 [...]