>>>Any updated info on the expected AWS merger to be official?
>>
>> It remains on track. Closing is expected early in 2005.
>Thanks, the sooner the better.
I'm not so sure. While the merger is pending things have gotten better at
ATTWS (in this area at least), which now has free roaming on Cingular,
attractive promotions, rapid technology rollout (including both EDGE and
UMTS), and improved customer service. I fear such things may deteriorate
after Cingular takes over; for example, Cingular subscribers don't have free
roaming on ATTWS (in this area at least), and much shorter Customer Service
hours.

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Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular
Ralph Blach - 04 Aug 2004 19:13 GMT
John,
I am hoping that it will lead to better service in the Carolinas.
Right now ATTWS customers here can roan on the Cingular network but not
the other way round. I am also hoping that it will bring some 800mhz
network in the mountains of NC to cingular where there is no 1900mhz
coverage.
This would be nice.
Chip
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> roaming on ATTWS (in this area at least), and much shorter Customer Service
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