StarHub is offering iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G, along with dedicated data plans for the iPad 2 in the approaching weeks.

There's something popping under Starhub and ServTouch's hood, and it isn't popcorn. Join me as I unveil the secret venture between our local ISP and ServTouch Holdings' New Media division. Heads up to fiber enthusiasts reading this.

One of my greatest fears as a smartphone user comes from a rude bill shock through data roaming. Besides a conscious effort to deactivate data services when you're overseas, let us discuss how you can save yourself from a bill tussle with your service provider.

StarHub launches Roam Manager to provide cost management tools and pertinent roaming related information, to empower customers to manage their telephone expenses when traveling. The service allows customers are able to check their daily data roaming charges and alerts when spending reaches a certain, pre-selected limit.

iHub moved out of StarHub Centre at Cuppage Road and is now operating at Marina Bay Link Mall.

Starhub has joined other top Asian carriers in building and operating the Asia Submarine-Cable Express, a 7,200 kilometre undersea cable system linking Singapore directly to Japan, the Philippines and Hong Kong. This cable system will enable a bandwidth carrying capacity in excess of 15 terabits per second.

StarHub is the first mobile operator in Singapore to offer its customers another way to stay connected with a new Facebook mobile application for Java-powered feature phones, providing a better experience for feature phones than other similar applications and mobile sites.

Some 1, 000 DBS customers with StarHub mobile plans will be the first in Singapore to use the NFC Mobile Payment Solution trial service for everyday mobile payments. The trial will commence in December 2010 and will last for eight months.

Home users in Singapore will soon be able to enjoy ultra-high speed broadband services from StarHub, and experience a whole suite of new value-added services that will enhance their Digital Home of the Future.

With the iPhone 4 price plans officially announced for all three telcos, we take a look at the economics and considerations involved in choosing the price plan that fits your usage pattern.