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- Sprint, Weighing the 4G Future, Eyes T-Mobile for Help: more indications that they might merge.
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Phonescoop news, info and reviews
- Adobe Confirms Not All Android 2.2 Phones Get Flash September 2, 2010Adobe confirmed to Phone Scoop in a call that though Android 2.2 is required for Flash Player Mobile 10.1 to work, that doesn't mean that all Android 2.2 devices will be able to access and run Flash Player Mobile. According to Adobe, smartphones need to have a minimum set of specifications in order to run Flash PLlayer Mobile, including a fast enough pr […]
- BlackBerry Phones Order a Grande Starbucks App September 2, 2010BlackBerry owners can now use a new Starbucks Card Mobile App to manage a Starbucks card and even make mobile payments at select stores. The app lets Starbucks Card holders check their balance, reload their card and also make payments at more than 1,000 U.S. Target stores and in Starbucks locations participating in a trial in Seattle and Northern California. […]
- Verizon Offering Prepaid Package for 3G Phones September 2, 2010Verizon Wireless today began offering a prepaid data package for use on 3G capable phones, including a wide range of smartphones and 3G feature phones. Customers will get unlimited data for $30 a month on smartphones and multimedia phones, or multimedia phone buyers can choose a $10 monthly plan that includes 25 MB of data, with a $0.20 per MB overage fee. T […]
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do not call list for cell phones
Reminder, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies this month and you and will start to receive these sales calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS to prevent these calls, call the following number:
THE DO NOT CALL LIST: 1-888-382-1222
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no contract unlimited data plan on Blackberry with tmobile
I can not stand being without my Blackberry so I unlocked my Blackberry from at&t and activated the device on T-Mobile with a data only plan. What is a data only plan you may ask.
Well I was told by the T-Mobile rep that I could only use the internet but I found that not to be completely correct. I did send text from the device and using Google voice but when I try to make a call I was sent to a recording saying that this is not allowed and to call customer service.
I went to Myt-mobile.com to checkout my services and confirm if any additional charges.
The first thing I notice after registering and logging in was my data usage that shown for the day but I did see text that I sent. The text was not shown but I saw unlimited picture messaging so I clicked the chat button on T-Mobile’s site to get a better explanation of the plan.
After the conversation I emailed the whole transcript to myself and it is copied below.
You have been connected to _Cavin H._Cavin H:
Hi Curtis , welcome to T-Mobile live Chat. I’m
Cavin and I will be happy to assist you. Please give me a moment to review your question._
Cavin H: I can see where this can be a concern for you, I know you want to make sure that you are not charged for anything extra._
Cavin H: I will be more than happy to look into this for you.
Curtis Matthews: ok_
Cavin H: One moment please._Cavin H: I am still researching this, please allow me 2-3 more minutes.
Curtis Matthews: ok_
Cavin H: Thank you._
Cavin H: It is unlimited text messaging.
Curtis Matthews: Are you sure_
Cavin H: Let me double check.
Curtis Matthews: Online under my account it says unlimited picture messages_
Cavin H: I do see that._
Cavin H: It does not include text, sorry about that.Curtis Matthews: So I do not have text but I have unlimited picture messages?_
Cavin H: Correct.
Curtis Matthews: So I can not text or do I get charged?_
Cavin H: You will get charged.
Curtis Matthews: What will I be charged?_
Cavin H: $0.20 per message.
Curtis Matthews: Why then can I not see the usage online if I sent text_
Cavin H: Because it hasn’t shown that there have been any sent to this point.
Curtis Matthews: I did send a couple about 5 hours ago._
Cavin H: It hasn’t shown up on the system, yet.
Curtis Matthews: But all the data usage shows now. So what you are telling me is that I will see the text usage tomorrow for text?_
Cavin H: More than likely.
Curtis Matthews: Can you check to see for sure._
Cavin H: Unfortuantely, we can only check, when it shows up on our end.Curtis Matthews: So instead of sending a text if I send the message as a MMS I will not get billed?_
Cavin H: Correct.
Curtis Matthews: That does not make sense but ok._
Cavin H: It is an odd little plan.Curtis Matthews: Very odd
Curtis Matthews: So I can block text and only use MMS?_
Cavin H: No, we can only block text and mms.
Curtis Matthews: So if I send someone a MMS and they reply y text I get charged unless they reply as a MMS. But you can send a MMS without a picture or any attachment._
Cavin H: You would have to send a mms from a picture on the phone.
Curtis Matthews: No I can just select MMS from my Blackberry and it gives me the option of attaching pictures, music or a voice note._
Cavin H: Then you can.
Curtis Matthews: ok thanks_
Cavin H: Not a problem._
Cavin H: Is there anything else we can assist you with today?
Curtis Matthews: no thanks_
Cavin H: Thank you for contacting T-Mobile Chat, have a great evening!
Wireless Internet Card FAQs
What is a Wireless Internet Card?
Wireless internet cards – also called laptop cards, wireless modems and PC cards – are devices that attach to your computer to give you access to the internet over a wireless carrier’s cellular network. Most wireless internet cards now support 3G data speeds, and are convenient if you want to access the internet wirelessly anywhere, anytime, without a Wi-Fi hotspot or a wired connection.
My laptop has Wi-Fi. Do I need a laptop card?
No, but a wireless internet card and data plan from your wireless carrier will let you access the internet at high speeds from anywhere in the country where your carrier provides coverage – indoors, outdoors, or even on the road. With Wi-Fi you need to be within range of a Wi-Fi hot spot (usually 20-30 feet) to get connectivity to the internet.
How much does this kind of connection cost per month?
To use a wireless internet card, you will need a data plan subscription from a wireless carrier. Most carriers’ standard data plan offers 5 GB (or gigabytes) of data use per month for about $60 per month. This information is intended as a guide and actual usage and rates may vary.
So the standard data plan includes up to 5 GB of data – how much is that?
5 GB is the equivalent of 5,120 MB (or megabytes) of data. Using general assumptions, 5 GB per month lets you send or receive 150,000 emails with no attachments or 50,000 emails with a five page Microsoft Word document attached to each. Surfing the internet, you could visit 30,000 typical web pages per month if you aren’t downloading files. A song download is about 1 MB per song (or 5,000 songs per month). Short internet video clips are about 3 MB, but downloading a 2-hour movie will use about 1.5 GB (that’s only 3 movies per month). We recommend downloading large files when you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, which doesn’t use your 3G data allowance at all. In short, 5 GB is a lot of data for most users. This information is intended as a guide and actual usage and rates may vary.
Can I share my card between multiple laptops?
Your data service will only work with your wireless internet card. You can easily move your card from one computer to another, but it can only be plugged into one computer at a time. Multiple computers can access the internet through a single laptop card if the card is used to power a 3G Wi-Fi router, provided that all PCs are in range of the router’s hot spot. Another alternative is a MiFi, now available with certain carriers. A MiFi has a built-in wireless internet card and allows up to 5 devices to connect simultaneously to the internet via Wi-Fi. Think of it as a mobile hotspot you can control.
Do wireless internet cards work on Macs as well as PCs?
Yes. Most of our wireless internet cards work on both Macs and PCs. Just make sure to choose a card that’s compatible with your laptop.
How do I know which wireless internet card to choose?
Wireless internet cards are distinguished by how they connect to your computer. Some connect via USB, and this may be the best option for you if you are unsure what type of card is compatible with your laptop. Also, there are several 2-in-1 cards available now that come with an Express-to-PCMCIA adaptor, thus allowing the card to be used in either an Express slot or a PCMCIA slot.
Wireless data cards, MiFi and more information on remote access to the internet.
Nokia 5230 Nuron
T-Mobile is scheduled to launch the Nokia 5230 Nuron on March 17, 2010. The Nokia 5230 Nuron is a stylish and affordable 3G touch screen phone that keeps customers connected and entertained with access to downloadable music, games, apps and more through the Nokia Ovi Store.
wireless carrier numbers for 2009
Last year the wireless industry posted some mixed numbers. AT&T the second largest wireless provider end the year with the most new additions and the number one provider in size Verizon wireless came in a close second in new subscribers in the last quarter of 2009.
Fourth quater numbers 2009
Who has the best 3G network
This information is from http://blog.telephonyonline.com
As Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ, NYSE:VOD) and AT&T (NYSE:T) argue on TV whose network is fastest and most ubiquitous, independent performance testing firm Root Wireless has put their claims to the test, mapping out the performance metrics of all of the big four’s 3G networks in seven major metro markets. The findings were surprising. Though AT&T has taken a huge public relations hit for poor coverage and capacity on its high-speed packet access (HSPA) network, Root found that it’s network performed best in almost every single category from average download speed to level of connection failure (See TelephonyOnline’s related analysis of AT&T and Verizon’s networks). Root’s complete market data can be seen after the break.
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All four operators, however, had their strengths and weaknesses. Sprint (NYSE:S) has the highest coverage networks on the books: typically 90% of its footprint receives receives signals of 50% or greater of full strength. But Root found that Sprint also had the highest data connection failure rate, as high as 15% in Seattle, while the rest of the operators kept their failure rates well below 5%. So while Sprint 3G customers are getting more bars consistently, they’re much less likely to actually complete a data session.
Though T-Mobile (NYSE:DT) was the last to deploy its 3G network, it has managed to build up coverage quite quickly. In five of the seven markets Root tested, T-Mobile’s 3G build out is comparable to its three competitors’. Only in Seattle and San Francisco does it significantly lag the others–surprising considering T-Mobile USA is headquartered in Seattle. Also, though T-Mobile’s HSPA network is much newer than AT&T’s–Cingular was the first operator in the world to deploy HSPA–it’s still much slower than AT&T’s. In several markets AT&T’s average download speeds were as much as double that of T-Mobile’s.
While AT&T seemed to run away with the prize in most of the performance categories, there was one area where weaknesses in its network design were evident. While AT&T had high signal strength in much of its metro footprint, that signal strength tended to fall off rather rapidly outside of those hotzones. In most markets, 30% to 50% of AT&T’s footprint received half-strength signals or worse, which in part explains many of the lack of coverage and capacity complaints AT&T has received from many of its iPhone customers. And that’s that’s to say nothing of Verizon’s most damaging argument: AT&T doesn’t offer 3G service to 25% of population.
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Here are Root’s market-by-market results:
CHICAGO
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 98% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 98%
Sprint: 97%
T-Mobile: 96%
Signal Strength
Verizon:
Percentage of network operating at 75% of full strength or better: 22% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 36%
25 – 50%: 37%
25% or less: 5%
AT&T:
75% or better: 34%
50 – 75%: 16%
25 – 50%: 44%
25% or less: 5%
Sprint:
75% or better: 69%
50 – 75%: 24%
25 – 50%: 5%
25% or less: 2%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 51%
50 – 75%: 18%
25 – 50%: 27%
25% or less: 4%
Data Speeds: Average Download/Upload speeds
Verizon: 259k/138k
AT&T: 359k/94k
Sprint: 236k/72k
T-Mobile: 167k/106k
Connectivity: Chance of data connection failure
Verizon: 2%
AT&T: 2%
Sprint: 11%
T-Mobile: 4%
DALLAS
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 97% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 99%
Sprint: 98%
T-Mobile: 96%
Signal Strength
Verizon:
75% of full strength or better: 16% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 39%
25 – 50%: 41%
25% or less: 4%
AT&T:
75% or better: 54%
50 – 75%: 17%
25 – 50%: 27%
25% or less: 2%
Sprint:
75% or better: 61%
50 – 75%: 30%
25 – 50%: 7%
25% or less: 2%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 44%
50 – 75%: 18%
25 – 50%: 35%
25% or less: 3%
Data Speeds
Verizon’s average download/upload speeds: 208k/121k
AT&T: 428k/97k
Sprint: 204k/69k
T-Mobile: 266k/161k
Connectivity
Chance of data connection failure:
Verizon: 2%
AT&T: 1%
Sprint: 11%
T-Mobile: 4%
LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 97% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 99.99 %
Sprint: 89%
T-Mobile: 93%
Signal Strength
Verizon: Percentage of network operating at:
75% of full strength or better: 21% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 36%
25 – 50%: 33%
25% or less: 10%
AT&T:
75% or better: 33%
50 – 75%: 18%
25 – 50%: 42%
25% or less: 7%
Sprint:
75% or better: 66%
50 – 75%: 26%
25 – 50%: 5%
25% or less: 3%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 42%
50 – 75%: 20%
25 – 50%: 35%
25% or less: 3%
Data Speeds
Verizon’s average download/upload speeds: 241k/115k
AT&T: 350k/93k
Sprint: 207k/67k
T-Mobile: 188k/119k
Connectivity
Chance of data connection failure:
Verizon: 3%
AT&T: 2%
Sprint: 12%
T-Mobile: 4%
NEW YORK CITY
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 97% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 99%
Sprint: 98%
T-Mobile: 96%
Signal Strength
Verizon: Percentage of network operating at:
75% of full strength or better: 37% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 38%
25 – 50%: 21%
25% or less: 4%
AT&T:
75% or better: 71%
50 – 75%: 16%
25 – 50%: 12%
25% or less: 1%
Sprint:
75% or better: 83%
50 – 75%: 12%
25 – 50%: 4%
25% or less: 1%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 62%
50 – 75%: 17%
25 – 50%: 20%
25% or less: 1%
Data Speeds
Verizon’s average download/upload speeds: 201k/103k
AT&T: 246k/131k
Sprint: 176k/59k
T-Mobile: 198k/119k
Connectivity
Chance of data connection failure:
Verizon: 2%
AT&T: 1%
Sprint: 12%
T-Mobile: 5%
SEATTLE/TACOMA
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 94% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 98%
Sprint: 93%
T-Mobile: 65%
Signal Strength
Verizon: Percentage of network operating at:
75% of full strength or better: 22% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 33%
25 – 50%: 31%
25% or less: 14%
AT&T:
75% or better: 46%
50 – 75%: 19%
25 – 50%: 31%
25% or less: 4%
Sprint:
75% or better: 60%
50 – 75%: 30%
25 – 50%: 7%
25% or less: 3%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 42%
50 – 75%: 20%
25 – 50%: 33%
25% or less: 5%
Data Speeds
Verizon’s average download/upload speeds: 195k/103k
AT&T: 350k/126k
Sprint: 205k/68k
T-Mobile: 251k/148k
Connectivity
Chance of data connection failure:
Verizon: 3%
AT&T: 3%
Sprint: 15%
T-Mobile: 3%
SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 96% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 93%
Sprint: 91%
T-Mobile: 68%
Signal Strength
Verizon: Percentage of network operating at:
75% of full strength or better: 30% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 32%
25 – 50%: 31%
25% or less: 6%
AT&T:
75% or better: 33%
50 – 75%: 18%
25 – 50%: 40%
25% or less: 9%
Sprint:
75% or better: 68%
50 – 75%: 23%
25 – 50%: 5%
25% or less: 3%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 38%
50 – 75%: 18%
25 – 50%: 39%
25% or less: 5%
Data Speeds
Verizon’s average download/upload speeds: 259k/138k
AT&T: 359k/94k
Sprint: 236k/72k
T-Mobile: 167k/106k
Connectivity
Chance of data connection failure:
Verizon: 2%
AT&T: 2%
Sprint: 11%
T-Mobile: 4%
WASHINGTON, DC
Network Technology: 3G vs 2.5G
Verizon: 97% runs 3G infrastructure
AT&T: 99%
Sprint: 91%
T-Mobile: 82%
Signal Strength
Verizon: Percentage of network operating at:
75% of full strength or better: 17% of network mapped
50 – 75%: 30%
25 – 50%: 39%
25% or less: 14%
AT&T:
75% or better: 46%
50 – 75%: 17%
25 – 50%: 32%
25% or less: 5%
Sprint:
75% or better: 63%
50 – 75%: 26%
25 – 50%: 7%
25% or less: 3%
T-Mobile:
75% or better: 35%
50 – 75%: 19%
25 – 50%: 41%
25% or less: 5%
Data Speeds
Verizon’s average download/upload speeds: 204k/119k
AT&T: 308k/135k
Sprint: 192k/60k
T-Mobile: 201k/116k
Connectivity
Chance of data connection failure:
Verizon: 2%
AT&T: 2%
Sprint: 12%
T-Mobile: 2%
New T-Mobile plan
T-Mobile will have a $50 plan for everyone with unlimited voice, text, mms and data.
I will try to get more details soon.
All I know is with all the competition from all the different wireless providers like MetroPCS and Cricket, unlimited minutes for a fixed price will be the norm. I think $50 will be the marker and then contracts will end but the price for cell phones will go up. It will not be cost effective to subsidies the cell phones or pay high commissions to dealers anymore.
The thing that will set the wireless carriers apart will be there networks reception and data speeds. We will have many applications and the best network to handel these application will prosper. That’s is why the 3 top carriers are racing towards the 4G network called LTE.
T-Mobile’s cell phone service past and future
T-Mobile cellular service was started when Deutsche Telekom, owners of the global T-Mobile brand from Europe and a U.S. company Voicestream cellular service partnered up. Before Voicestream came into the picture in South Florida we had Omnipoint. Omnipoint was the first GSM cellular service in South Florida. When I started to sell Omnipoint cell phone service the representative or mascot for the company was a Parrot. We gave away stuffed Parrots to some of our customers buying Omnipoint cell phones. The United States at that time had a few small GSM cellular service providers and one company started to buy them all up that company was Voicestream cellular service. Voicestream had the vision that GSM would be a big player because 75% of the world uses GSM cellular service. If you want to use your cell phone in other countries then you better have had a triband phone back then now you need a quad band GSM cell phone. Voicestream now had most of the GSM cellular service providers in the United States gobble up and here is where Deutsche Telekom one of the largest cellular service provider in the world forged a partnership with Voicestream and created T-Mobile cellular service. T-Mobile cellular service grew very fast as they would set up almost anyone as a T-Mobile cell phone dealer. I worked with master dealers to set up T-Mobile dealer locations and I got a piece of the commission on every new activation. I set up many locations like check cashing stores, dry cleaners, other cell phones stores not selling T-Mobile and a outside sale team. T-Mobile wanted to be visible everywhere and anywhere, they were not so concerned with the productivity of each location then, they wanted to be seen and heard. Great way for free advertisement back then but now image is a big deal. That’s why now Catherine Zeta Jones is the spokes model and stores have to look presentable and follow criteria to qualify as a dealer of T-Mobile cell phones. Now recently in the wireless news world we hear the rumor that T-Mobile’s parent company Deutsche Telekom is looking to buy Sprint. Both companies need to do something to keep up with AT&T and Verizon wireless. That marriage of T-Mobile and Sprint is peculiar because they both use different technologies, Sprint uses CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM. I think they are looking into the future with LTE the new world standard of the future.