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Surfing the Web on Your Smartphone

Part of what makes your smartphone so smart is its ability to browse the Web, but not all phones do it well. A variety of factors, including your phone's Web browser and its ability to access high-speed data networks, affect your experience. Here's what you need to know to make surfing the mobile Web go smoothly.
Surfing the Web at 3G Speeds
All smartphones can surf the Web, but not all can do so at the same speed. Here's what you need to know to make sure your smartphone is in the fast lane.
CNET's Quick Guide to 3G Phone Service
CNET offers an overview of the various types of high-speed 3G data services for your smartphone.
PC World's Guide to Mobile Broadband
PC World's guide, which is aimed at business users, offers a detailed explanation of the different types of 3G data service.
InformationWeek's Smartphone Browser Shootout
This article offers a comprehensive comparison of the Web browsers available for the different smartphone operating systems.
OSNews.com's Introduction to Phone Browsers
This site takes a look at some of the most popular smartphone browsers available today, and explains the differences between them.
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