The v1050 is a great phone for the style conscious while also catering to people know need something durable. It performs well and has quite a few great features but a low mega-pixel camera and a lack of wireless features hamper its brilliance.

A fantastic entry into the 3G market, the 6280 offers a superb user interface, together with an outstanding display. Definitely one of the best 3G handsets available.

The EF81 is a decent 3G offering with a solid features set, but users will be frustrated by its slow user interface and sluggish load times.

The 6680 comes confidently recommended for any 3G user, although the unique button layout can be somewhat discomforting.

If you don't need push e-mail, then this is one of the best handsets currently available. Stylish, compact and packed full of features, Samsung are onto another winner yet again with the 3G enabled Z400, even if its battery life is a let down.

Size does matter and the compact K610i is a welcome addition to the 3G market. It offers a solid list of features for a reasonable price, even if the display and camera are letdowns.

3G phones don’t get smaller or more stylish than the 6233. A good list of features for a very reasonable price.

A great option for 3G users. If you need a slim video phone, the Samsung Z540 is a perfect choice.

It's nice to see that LG has improved the navigation with a new jog wheel and the support for Telstra's Next G makes this phone a powerful handheld device. Still, some quirks remain, including the poor battery life. Functionality aside this is a very stylish looking phone that will keep the fashion conscious happy.

If you want a slim, lightweight phone that can access Telstra's Next G content portal but is otherwise light on frills, the TU500 is a good candidate. Heavy multimedia users should look elsewhere.

The U400 offers a new control system but its performance isn't really up to scratch. The handset has a solid, if not outstanding list of features, but a poor battery life and chunky design don't do it any favours.

At this price, the U300 offers excellent value. It won't blow you away but it's a solid, entry level 3G handset that should suit many users.