NEWS: T-Mobile to offer integrated cellular/WiFi data plan

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

PDA Man - 26 Feb 2004 20:34 GMT

T-Mobile to offer integrated cellular/WiFi data plan
T-Mobile CEO Rene Obermann this week at 3GSM said his company plans to
launch integrated cellular/WiFi wireless data service starting this quarter.
Obermann said T-Mobile service will eventually allow users to buy one
service plan that will enable them to seamlessly access the fastest network
service available, including GSM/GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, and WiFi. T-Mobile is in
the best position to offer a fully integrated data service. Obermann added
that while T-Mobile is rolling out 3G in Europe, the company has not yet
decided if it will launch 3G in the U.S. He added that T-Mobile USA will
launch EDGE starting this year. There is no word yet on pricing for
T-Mobile's integrated data plans.

For more on T-Mobile cellular/WiFi data service check out this press release

Signature

Visit Wireless World - News and Views for a daily look at the world of
wireless technology. Register for our weekly contest giveaways!!!
http://wirelessway.blogspot.com and http://palmplace.blogspot.com for your
latest Palm PDA News.
--
I am also working with the owner of WAP Terror, WAP Portal that is NON
Commercial. I would like everyone to stop buy and check it out. Please feel
free to send comments and or critque. I cannot make it the best without your
help. http://www.wapterror.de Includes latest WAP news and phone
info/reviews. Tips & Hints, Has an online WAP service features, lets you
store Favorite URLS, Read NEWS from Forums, Post to Forum etc. CHECK US OUT!
This is AD Free.No Banners, POP UPS just people that are TOO INTO IT !! SEE
YA THERE!!

Reply to this Message

muWAP - 26 Feb 2004 21:04 GMT

Can't wait to see how that pans out. I'm itching to get my laptop connected
everywhere I go -- hotspot service is already one of my favorite features

Signature

http://muwap.us/usenet
Use Coupon Code "usenet" to receive 10% off until 3/31/2004

> T-Mobile to offer integrated cellular/WiFi data plan
> T-Mobile CEO Rene Obermann this week at 3GSM said his company plans to
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> For more on T-Mobile cellular/WiFi data service check out this press release

Reply to this Message

delltalk - 26 Feb 2004 23:31 GMT

So are we still talking GPRS 56Kbps max or is T-Mobile rolling out something
faster?

> T-Mobile to offer integrated cellular/WiFi data plan

Reply to this Message

PDA Man - 27 Feb 2004 02:40 GMT

> So are we still talking GPRS 56Kbps max or is T-Mobile rolling out something
> faster?

"PDA Man" <pda@man.com> wrote in message ..

> T-Mobile to offer integrated cellular/WiFi data plan

SNIP
Obermann added

> that while T-Mobile is rolling out 3G in Europe, the company has not yet
> decided if it will launch 3G in the U.S. He added that T-Mobile USA will
> launch EDGE starting this year.

As stated they are launchiing EDGE. (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
standard. The EDGE standard enables higher-speed data services over the
existing GSM/GPRS networks, with maximum data rates over 200 kilobits per
second which is typically 3-5 times faster than the current GPRS network.

There is no word yet on pricing for T-Mobile's integrated data plans.

> Visit Wireless World - News and Views for a daily look at the world of
> wireless technology. Register for our weekly contest giveaways!!!
> http://wirelessway.blogspot.com and http://palmplace.blogspot.com for your
> latest Palm PDA News.

feel

> free to send comments and or critque. I cannot make it the best without

your

> help. http://www.wapterror.de Includes latest WAP news and phone
> info/reviews. Tips & Hints, Has an online WAP service features, lets you
> store Favorite URLS, Read NEWS from Forums, Post to Forum etc. CHECK US

OUT!

> This is AD Free.No Banners, POP UPS just people that are TOO INTO IT !!

SEE

> YA THERE!!

Reply to this Message

delltalk - 28 Feb 2004 01:18 GMT

Will the current Merlin & Sierra aircards be able to handle the higher
speeds, or will new equipment be needed?

> As stated they are launchiing EDGE. (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
> standard. The EDGE standard enables higher-speed data services over the
> existing GSM/GPRS networks, with maximum data rates over 200 kilobits per
> second which is typically 3-5 times faster than the current GPRS network.

Reply to this Message

newguy - 28 Feb 2004 06:24 GMT

no.. just like 28.8 modems couldn't handle the speeds of 56k when 56k came
out.

> Will the current Merlin & Sierra aircards be able to handle the higher
> speeds, or will new equipment be needed?
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> > existing GSM/GPRS networks, with maximum data rates over 200 kilobits per
> > second which is typically 3-5 times faster than the current GPRS network.

Reply to this Message

George Ojeda - 28 Feb 2004 13:12 GMT

Well, some were able to. All that was needed was to flash to more current
firmware

But this is a wholly different technology. I highly doubt the 750 is
compatible.

> no.. just like 28.8 modems couldn't handle the speeds of 56k when 56k came
> out.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> > > second which is typically 3-5 times faster than the current GPRS
> network.

Reply to this Message

Hilliard Wood - 29 Feb 2004 17:56 GMT

Check out forthcoming Sierra Wireless AirCard? 775 at:
http://www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/AC775.asp

It claims it will be available 3Q 2004.

> Well, some were able to. All that was needed was to flash to more current
> firmware
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> > > > second which is typically 3-5 times faster than the current GPRS
> > network.

Reply to this Message

newguy - 01 Mar 2004 02:24 GMT

No.. you're thinking about the 33.6 modems that came out right before 56k's

:) Some 28.8's were upgradeable to 33.6, but none ever could skip 33.6 and

go to 56k.... not trying to cause an argument.... just browsing the groups

Reply to this Message

zimanet - 01 Mar 2004 04:08 GMT

On 2/29/04 6:24 PM, in article 10457mksro2150c@corp.supernews.com, "newguy"

> No.. you're thinking about the 33.6 modems that came out right before 56k's
> :) Some 28.8's were upgradeable to 33.6, but none ever could skip 33.6 and
> go to 56k.... not trying to cause an argument.... just browsing the groups
> :)

My internal Courier 28.8, which cost something like $350.00 at the time I
bought it gazillion years ago, first went up to 33.6 and then to 56K. US
Robotics wanted $60.00 for the second upgrade, but I found a free upgrade on
internet

Please don¹t reply to the address above it¹s a spam trap. If you want to
send me a message you can do it via any of my sites below.

Signature

Vadim Zima
ATA Certified Russian/Ukrainian Translator/Court Certified Conference
Interpreter
Work & Fun: http://zima.net Forum: http://www.zima.net/phpBB2/index.php
Personal pages: http://homepage.mac.com/zimanet

Reply to this Message

Shrivel - 01 Mar 2004 20:04 GMT

Yep, I had a Courier that was initially 28.8 and I eventually flashed to the
best 56K modem I've ever used.
Incredible modem.

BTM

> On 2/29/04 6:24 PM, in article 10457mksro2150c@corp.supernews.com, "newguy"
>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> Please don?t reply to the address above < it?s a spam trap. If you want to
> send me a message you can do it via any of my sites below.

Reply to this Message

Mark E. Daniel - 01 Mar 2004 05:38 GMT

In alt.cellular.gsm.carriers.voicestream newguy <newguy@msn.com> wrote:

Except a US Robotics, Dual Standard, v.everything. The newer units could
be flashed to 56k. I have such a modem here.

Reply to this Message

ef - 27 Feb 2004 04:07 GMT

hope tmo will luanch unlimited EDGE
even 49.99 w/voice, it's still be excellent value
and...most of mp3 radios can go mobile!

>T-Mobile to offer integrated cellular/WiFi data plan
>T-Mobile CEO Rene Obermann this week at 3GSM said his company plans to
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
>For more on T-Mobile cellular/WiFi data service check out this press release

Reply to this Message