Posted by Residentevil
This weekend will be a real scorcher, over 100degrees F.
Posted by ikjadoon
Yup. Our AC broke (Ahhh!!) last month. Just got fixed last week.God, it is heaven. Does anyone have a K750i working with Cingular? Just wondering...
~Ibrahim~
Posted by Residentevil
I am with a P900 on t-mobile. But I also had a T630 on t-mob. Works very good. Call quality is outstanding.
Posted by Marino
World's First WiFi Phones for Skype
Skype, the global Internet communications company, today announced collaboration with hardware partners to deliver the first WiFi phones for Skype software, making Internet calling on the move a reality. By enabling consumers to make Internet calls without a computer, Skype is freeing people from their computers and saving them money.
"We want to give people the freedom to move around while talking and have access to Skype wherever they are - whether in front of a computer or while moving around the home or office," said Stefan Oberg, General Manager Hardware for Skype. "Now people can make wireless Internet calls and enjoy the great Skype cost savings and sound quality free of a computer."
WiFi phones are perfect to use with the WiFi access points in most homes, offices or campuses. With Skype software pre-loaded and an intuitive interface, Skype WiFi phones are easy to use and offer the freedom of Internet calling without being tied to a computer. With these WiFi phones, consumers can make Skype calls from open access points anywhere in the world at no cost or to traditional landlines and mobile phones at very low rates.
Skype software enables Internet calling on the four WiFi phones announced today:
— Belkin WiFi Phone for Skype (F1PP000GN-SK);
— Edge-Core WiFi Phone for Skype (WM4201);
— NETGEAR WiFi Phone for Skype (SPH101); and,
— SMC Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (WSKP100).
The user interface and functionality available on these new WiFi phones is as familiar and enjoyable as using Skype on a computer. Skype users now have the ability to take Skype Contacts with them and see who's available to talk.
The easy to use devices come with everything built-in to connect to Skype via any personal, business or free public WiFi access point that does not require browser authentication. The phones are extremely easy to set-up and use with automatic synchronization to a Skype account and contacts. The devices support common WiFi encryption protocols including WEP, WPA, and WPA2 with PSK support.
Combining the powerful communications functions of Skype with the power of mobility, the new Skype Certified WiFi phones will all be available in Q3 2006, from the Skype store at skype.com/store.
Posted by REO
K790a Exclusive to Cingular
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=962796&page=1&pp=15
Posted by Residentevil
That stinks.
Posted by Marino
Mobile 365 Powers SMS Service for SKYPE
Enables 100 Million Skype Users to Send SMS Messages From PC to Mobile Phones Around the World.
Mobile 365, the global leader in mobile messaging and data services, today announced that is has been chosen to provide SMS services to Skype.
With the addition of SMS messaging via Mobile 365's global delivery network, Skype users can keep in touch by sending SMS messages to mobile subscribers anywhere in the world. Mobile 365 is at the forefront of mobile interoperability messaging and the distribution of premium content and value- added services and is the exclusive partner for Skype in China.
"Skype chose to work with Mobile 365 not only because of its unrivalled global SMS reach, but also because of its ability to access difficult, but highly important markets such as China and India," said Michael Jackson, Director, Paid Products, Skype. "As a global partner, Mobile 365 offers both service reliability and availability, using multiple routes to each destination, enabling us to deliver messages with speed, quality, and ultimately, cost effectively."
With this new service, Skype users can send an SMS to a mobile phone directly from their keyboard. The service is quick and simple to use, and features a straightforward pricing plan; users pay using their existing Skype Credit. For example, a Skype user can now contact a friend who is offline, via a mobile message, and arrange a Skype call, thus extending Skype's reach beyond the PC.
When a Skype user sends a message, Skype distributes the message via Mobile 365's global inter-operator network to over 60 countries across the world. Mobile 365 accommodates high traffic volumes via its upgraded platform, which recently benefited from a $15 million investment, further enabling the network to reliably deliver messages into over 180 countries worldwide.
Gino Picasso, CEO of Mobile 365 comments, "Skype is leading the way in global communications and we are delighted to have been chosen as a strategic partner in their quest to revolutionize the way consumers utilize SMS. Skype needed a global partner that is able to provide connectivity into rapidly growing regions including China and India."
As Mobile 365 is the only international aggregator with a local presence and premium connectivity into China and India (with over 500 million, and growing, mobile subscribers combined) it is well placed to help Skype deploy value-added services to its users, via Premium SMS, thus opening new revenue streams in such lucrative emerging markets. Picasso said, "We expect to build upon our SMS delivery and expand our product offerings with Skype for the global marketplace."
Posted by REO
smartph0ne
Joined: May 21, 2006
Posts: 36
From: malaysia
Posted: 2006-07-20 00:45
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@all non-american esatorians,
i think all you guys should brush up your intellect & pass the test...
why??? for the american dream...don't know what the american dream is??? here goes :
you running short on your oil reserves...bomb them(IRAQ)
the hitman you created has now blown up your towers...bomb them(AFGHANISTAN)
someone is using nuclear energy for their betterment...bomb them(IRAN)
someone has the balls to stand up to you...bomb them(NORTH KOREA)
you don't have the balls to stand upto someone...bomb them(CHINA)
you lost millions due to a hurricane...bomb them(LEBANON)
you no longer need your ally...bomb them(PAKISTAN)
you are threatened by a rising superpower...bomb them(U.S.S.R.)
this is the american dream in a nutshell...now people don't you wanna give the test another shot & live the american dream...you can sit at home in the nice recliner you got from home depot tucking into your philly steak & watching tv as unclesam's boys are bombing houses made of mud.
@ axxxr, aslavalekum...i'm sorry 'bout goin' off topic on your thread bro...but i know you will understand...allahhafiz.
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axxxr
Joined: Mar 21, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Londinium
Posted: 2006-07-20 05:37
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w/s no problem....that was very well said and i can't say that i disagree with any of that!
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ALL THIS AMERICAN BASHING THAT AXXXR LEADS AND INSTIGATES IS A BUNCH OF BULLSHIT. EVERYONE THAT FOLLOWS HIM IS JUST AS IGNORANT AS THAT DUMB f**kER !!!!!
ALL YOU AMERICAN BASHERS CAN f**k OFF , YOU'RE ALL A BUNCH OF IGNORANT PRICKS.
LAFFEN.... YOU HAVE ALLOWED THIS TO GO ON, THIS MAKES YOU SOMEWHAT RESPONSIBLE AS WELL.....
THIS IS NO LONGER A COMMUNITY BUT A PLACE OF HATE AN ANTI AMERICAN PROPAGANDA....
f**k OFF ALL YOU IGNORANT ASS HOLES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by brix25
@REO: Have you adressed your concerns to the moderators?
Posted by Marino
O2, Manx Telecom, Lucent Technologies, and QUALCOMM today announced they are conducting a third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) field trial using 900 MHz spectrum on the Isle of Man. During the trial, which began yesterday, the companies can leverage this lower frequency to extend UMTS voice and HSDPA data coverage and are investigating and evaluating the potential benefits of deploying UMTS at 900 MHz as compared to 2100 MHz.
As part of this trial, Lucent is providing its UMTS/HSDPA base station products developed for the 900 MHz spectrum band, and QUALCOMM is providing test terminals based on the Mobile Station Modem (MSM) MSM6280 chipset, which includes the RFR6275 and RTR6275 radio frequency integrated circuits. Deploying UMTS/HSDPA technology in 900 MHz spectrum can help mobile operators cost-effectively deliver UMTS/HSDPA services because the lower frequency provides a significant increase in the coverage area of a base station and, potentially, enables better signal penetration for in-building coverage.
"UMTS 900 may help solve the 3G coverage issues in Europe, since providing full coverage at 2100 MHz is very expensive," said Dave Williams, group CTO for O2. "Working with Lucent, we hope to demonstrate how UMTS 900 can complement deployments at 2100 MHz, improve coverage, lower capital expenses and improve the customer's experience."
On Nov. 1, 2005, O2, Manx Telecom and Lucent launched the first commercial HSDPA network service in Europe on the Isle of Man. This commercial network, deployed at 2100 MHz spectrum, will be used during the trial to benchmark against the 900 MHz field trial. The handover quality and experience between these two frequency bands also will be a key focus for the trial.
"We are really excited to partner with O2 and Manx Telecom to demonstrate the benefits that UMTS 900 affords," said Andy Williams, president, Lucent Technologies Europe. "This demonstrates Lucent's flexibility for providing a wide range of frequencies to meet all of our customer requirements."
"QUALCOMM is pleased to demonstrate our technology leadership in the 900 MHz band with our UMTS chipset solutions," said Enrico Salvatori, vice president and general manager for QCT Europe. "The benefits to operators of deploying in this frequency are clear, and we are confident that these trials will help to drive widespread adoption of UMTS."
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Posted by Residentevil
That would be good.
Posted by Marino
It’s a good sign, if the testing will go as expected may be European & Asian nations will migrate from 2100 to 900Mhz spectrum band for better signal penetration in-building coverage and cost reduction for mobile operators, or may be they will come up with dual band UMTS handset similar to PCMCIA for laptops.
Posted by Marino
Sprint Nextel going WiMax
RESTON, Va.—Sprint Nextel Corp. will use WiMAX technology for its 4G network and utilize its wealth of spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band for a rollout that is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2007.
The carrier announced it will work with Motorola Inc., Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to develop the network and chipsets. One key element of the strategy is to have the chipsets embedded in a variety of consumer electronics devices. During a conference call with analysts, Sprint Nextel Chief Executive Officer Gary Forsee described chipsets potentially being embedded in portable game stations, video cameras, MP3 players and vehicle navigation systems to provide wireless connectivity for those items—and potential new revenue streams for Sprint Nextel.
“We will connect consumer to consumer and business to business,” Forsee said.
Barry West, Sprint Nextel’s chief technical officer, added that the company expects to see a lot of user-generated content, such as live video feeds from one consumer’s device to another, shipped over its 4G network.
Forsee declined to talk about how Sprint Nextel’s announcement might affect the bidding of its joint venture with four cable companies; the JV put up the second-largest upfront payment for the spectrum auction, which is set to begin tomorrow. However, Forsee did note that the JV is getting ready to put converged service offerings out in seven trial markets during the third and fourth quarters of this year and that the cable companies have “a path to 4G. They’ve been very much aware and involved in our 4G planning at the technical level and the business model level. … Cable has been very involved.”
Sprint Nextel’s 2.5 GHz spectrum holdings cover 85 percent of the potential customers in the top 100 U.S. markets, according to the carrier. West said that 4G coverage will be introduced in markets where high demand for the faster network is expected, and that rollouts beyond those markets would be demand-driven. This is in contrast to Sprint Nextel’s plans for its CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Revision A upgrade, which West said the carrier will extend over its entire network. Single-mode 4G devices would likely be the first to appear, with dual-mode devices covering both WiMAX and EV-DO Rev. A planned.
Sprint Nextel plans to spend about $1 billion on 4G in 2007 and between $1.5 billion to $2 billion in 2008.
Asked about the business case for 4G while Sprint Nextel has yet to roll out EV-DO Rev. A, West said that a 4G network will allow about four times the throughput of current networks, thereby allowing the carrier to support more customers; that the speed of the new network as well as new customer wireless experiences through consumer electronics will drive new revenue; and that the cost of chipsets is expected to be about one-10th of current costs.
Posted by Marino
Alltel Wireless First U.S. Carrier to Launch XM Satellite
Audio Streams of 20 Popular XM Music Channels Available on Alltel Wireless Phones Beginning Today.
Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today announced an agreement with XM Satellite Radio that will make Alltel customers the first in the U.S. to have access to a wide range of XM Satellite Radio programming via their wireless phones. Alltel Wireless customers can gain unlimited access to select XM radio channels from the XM Radio Mobile service for $7.99 per month. The application was developed by MobiTV, the global leader in television and digital radio services for cellular, Wi-Fi and broadband enabled devices.
Alltel Wireless customers will receive audio streams of 20 popular commercial-free XM music channels including: The 70s, 80s and 90s decades channels, Top 20 on 20 (Top 20 Hits), Ethel (New Alternative Rock), The City (Hip-Hop/R&B Hits), XMU (Indie Rock), Bluesville (Blues), Highway 16 (New Country Hits), and Viva (Latin Pop Hits).
Posted by Marino
MobiTV Announces Support for WiMAX
MobiTV, Inc. announced its official support for the WiMAX standard. MobiTV has been investing heavily in research and technology development to support the latest wireless network standards and the company is now committed to deploying advanced mobile television and media delivery services over WiMAX networks. The support for the new 802.16 standards has been under development at MobiTV for the past several quarters in partnership with several leaders in the wireless and technology industries.
Posted by Residentevil
Marino I think we get the picture.
Posted by REO
@Marino
Quit spaming
LOL
Thank you for the enlightment.........
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[ This Message was edited by: REO on 2006-08-12 03:35 ]
Posted by Residentevil
It is not only me noticing.
Posted by himomer
Hey all!
I'm back, Europe was great! I'm already checking flights back to London! Glad I got out of London before the craziness began. Just missed that one by 3 days, whew!
Of course the P990i would come out a week after I get back. Too bad I decided to blow the money I put aside for one at Harrod's back in mid-July. If anyone here gets one let me know how it works here in the U.S.
Posted by Residentevil
It looks pretty dim for a release of a P990a here. It is not even on the radar. Just rumors. Plus it is most likely a battle with a P990i on tmob and
3G on 2100 against Cingular with a P990a and 3G on 1900.
Posted by himomer
Is Tmo going 3G? I'm out of the loop...
Posted by jmgmike73
great image from my w810i
Posted by Residentevil
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Spamming you mean, here’s another one!
Lenovo and Cingular Wireless announced that the ThinkPad T60 notebook, the first Lenovo PC in the U.S. to feature built-in Cingular UMTS/HSDPA-based technology, is now available to business users across America.
With the Cingular-enabled ThinkPad T60, users in the U.S. have mobile high-speed access nationwide with supercharged, UMTS/HSDPA-based Cingular BroadbandConnect service in more than 70 markets in and around 21 of the top major metro areas. While abroad, Lenovo customers can use their ThinkPad T60 notebooks wirelessly in conjunction with EDGE or GPRS data services in more than 100 countries worldwide
Posted by Marino
AWS spectrum auction, T-Mobile leads the bidding with more than $3.8 billion on 125 licenses. Finally they are joining the high-speed community.
Posted by Residentevil
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It's about time.
Posted by goldenface
Anyone here from New York?
Posted by himomer
Thanks for the link Res. Anyone using a P990i yet?
Posted by Residentevil
No I am waiting until the buzz settles and bugs are worked out. I was a tester for the P900 and paid for it.
Posted by Marino
$88K Cell Phone
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Posted by himomer
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. I've been watching the price and it is becoming more and more attractive. Let me know when you buy so I can follow your lead
I've gone back to my BlackBerry for the time being, but it makes me want the P even more!
Posted by Residentevil
The lowest price I have seen here is US$799.95
Posted by himomer
$792 shipped is today's price, down from $825 Friday. I wasn't going to pay over $800 for the device so it is officially in my price range now. The fact that the price is falling as quickly as it is seems to signal a supply problem. I am tempted to wait a few days, but I really want to just buy it now.
Posted by Residentevil
Well price still ranges from over $1000 to right below 800 I think prices will stay there for a couple of weeks then come down when the supply catches up with the demand.
Posted by Sourgater
Hey all, I'm new to the forum, just introducing myself
Glad I found this place! lots of good info
Posted by Residentevil
Welcome, we need more ppl here in the US posting in this thread.
Posted by himomer
Got my P990 yesterday!! It is great, but too much phone for me, so I am going to try to sell it.
Posted by Mitz501
one more here from socal. I have a S700i, P800i and Z525a and currently on Cingular
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You are selling it already?
Posted by himomer
Yeah Res, I am trying to sell it. Don't get me wrong, I like it but I just don't think I am cut out for the P series.
Posted by superunknown
I'm selling my p900 and nokia 6270. Few weeks old 6270 and a year old p900. Http://wap.ph-one.org
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Already tired of it? How much are you selling it for?
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no, it's a S700i because i got it from the Philippines and been using it in the US for roaming
Posted by himomer
@Res
Yeah, I've already switched back to the Z800. The P has been sitting in its box for almost a week now. I'm asking $750/shipped obo.
Posted by Aivar
Does anyone know whether Alltel Communications Inc uses mainly GSM 850 or GSM 1900.
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Posted by superunknown
New update for usa wap community. Http://wap.ph-one.org
Posted by himomer
If I am not mistaken, Alltel is not GSM, it's CDMA.
Posted by Aivar
According to GSM Association, Alltel uses GSM 850 and GSM 1900.
http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/net_uswh.shtml
But maybe Alltel uses also CDMA.
Posted by eskay
Well let me try to sell my mint condition w810i sim free unbranded all accessories and box included. Best offer over 200 dollars will be considered.