RIM's 7200 product, which is only $400, offers PDA functionality, GPRS voice and data and, of course, e-mail. Peter says RIM offers end-to-end security, but I'm not really sure how.
The PalmOne Treo 600 is also quite popular, albeit more expensive. Plus, you can find lots of applications to keep track of your golf handicap--although I think most applications are limited to two digits. The form factor is very nice, and everyone I've spoken to who owns one absolutely loves it.
On the Symbian front, you can look at the Sony/Ericsson P-900 or the Nokia Communicator, which, in my opinion, is a little too big.
For Microsoft, it's a choice between Pocket PC Phone Edition and Microsoft Smartphone. The only Microsoft Smartphone is from Motorola. A number of nice products based on Pocket PC are out there, and you give up nothing compared to a PDA.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
