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Mark Pfeifer - 18 May 2005 02:06 GMT

Any word on EDGE? I heard several markets may be able to use it now, but no
word from T-Mobile.

Thanks,
mark

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Cyrus Afzali - 18 May 2005 15:30 GMT

>Any word on EDGE? I heard several markets may be able to use it now, but no
>word from T-Mobile.

There have been contracts awarded to Ericsson to install EDGE-capable
networks in W. Virginia and parts of New England and upgrade
infrastructure in 18 other markets that I don't believe were specified
in the announcement.

However, I would strongly suspect it's not operational anywhere yet,
or else they'd be offering some EDGE-capable handsets. I have seen
postings on various forums for wireless PDAs that cite TM tech staff
telling customers EDGE is operational. However, the moderator of the
last site I read that on says he has an EDGE-enabled iPAQ and has
noticed no difference in speeds.

At any rate, I would personally not buy an EDGE-enabled equipment just
on the rumor, because it could very well be largely useless where you
are. Once the upgrade is done systemwide, they'll doubtless start
offering some subsidized devices.

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Kentish - 12 Jun 2005 15:08 GMT

T-mo begins the roll out of EDGE since late May. This is around the tri
state and PA area as far as I know.

> Any word on EDGE? I heard several markets may be able to use it now, but
> no
> word from T-Mobile.
>
> Thanks,
> mark

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