EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

Excitement is mounting ahead of Australia's iPad 2 launch, with Optus and Vodafone unveiling fresh broadband deals to entice buyers of the new tablet device.

Also today, iTnews continues its wrap of the Senate debates on the NBN bills as the Companies Bill passes its final vote.

-- Ry Crozier

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Liz Tay | March 25, 2011

Improved 3G coverage sparks Optus, Vodafone deals.

By Ry Crozier | March 25, 2011

Not before Conroy is taken to task by the Greens.

By Stewart Mitchell | March 25, 2011

"Dual stack" migration to keep demand strong.

By Staff Writer | March 25, 2011

Touchscreen training.

By John Hilvert | March 25, 2011

Dated image.

By Ry Crozier | March 25, 2011

To occur within a year.

By Ry Crozier | March 25, 2011

'Gag' accusation tips Senate over the edge.

By Tom Brewster | March 25, 2011

Ahead of important summit.

By Alexei Oreskovic | March 25, 2011

Launches answer to Google's Instant search.

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