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v3xat10n
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please keep this thread on track... so that we'll be informed about this topic... thanks.... mabuhay ang pinoy!!! |
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jplacson
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3G should be available by next year from *bleep*.. 
EDGE is already available from Smart, and I think PLDT WeRoam piggybacks onto this network as well.
Personally, I wouldn't get a 3G phone just yet. If you want one or like one that's already out, go ahead. This is just my choice. No 3G phone has all the features of the P-series yet, so I'm waiting. I wouldn't be able to use the video call capbilities anyway since none of my friends (whom I wanna see anyway) are on 3G, so for me... 3G is useless... and I'd still rather surf via WiFi.
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GOwin
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Globesolutions is offering Unlimited GPRS for P1,700k a month (Plus a one time registration fee of 2k). This service competes with PLDT's WeRoam.
They're issuing  GC79 cards which includes WiFi and GPRS in the same card - great for older lappies without internal WiFi.
For info, call 219 on your globe HP or 790-1999 on a landline.
Tip: the GC79 doesn't support EDGE/EGPRS. if you like better performance, try to get your hands on an GC83 card.
Hmmm .... choices, choices.
Would you sacrfice bandwith (xDSL/cable) for mobility (e/gprs)?
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2005-09-27 06:40 ] |
jbm888
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thats nice.
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v3xat10n
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thanks for the info |
v3xat10n
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please keep this thread alive! ! !  |
john_mayer
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Wow! Very techy.... I only know GPRS.
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dlreyes
Joined: Apr 17, 2002
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Why use EDGE if 3G is now available from Broadband Philippines through their EVDO service.... the service is even cheaper than Globesolutions or WeRoam but is only available in 70% of MetroManila by the endof October. |
greathawk
Joined: Nov 09, 2005
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check this out;
http://www.digitalmediaasia.com/default.asp?ArticleID=9667
it says globe has already tested 3G but does anyone knows if this is already implemented and how much do they charge for 3G services? |
dlreyes
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They are still in the testing stage as demonstrated during the ad congress but I don't think its commercially available yet. |
dan173
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Yes, I believe this is only testing/demo. The frequencies assigned to them is for testing/demo purposes and the NTC will only award licenses next year. So until them, no commercial service
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Marino
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@ dlreyes
3G is an ITU standard specification and the new EDGE air interface has been develop specifically to meet the bandwidth needs of 3G.
3G will work over wireless air interface such as GSM, TDMA, and CDMA.
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dlreyes
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The status of EDGE as to if it is 2G or 3G depends on implementation. While Class 3 and below EDGE devices clearly are not 3G, class 4 and above devices perform at a higher bandwidth than other technologies conventionally considered as 3G (such as 1xRTT). With a maximum bandwidth of 230k at Class 10, EDGE transcends both common 2G and 3G definitions.
Now going back to the topic (EDGE in the Philippines), actual results would reflect a Class 3 and even lower implemntation of both Globe and Smart and therefore not yet considered as 3G (at least here in the Philippines). |
jepaz
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Globe is also testing their so called 3G during the SEA Games.
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gtjr
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they better have the unlimited gprs before going to that 3G thing |
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Posted: 2005-09-26 16:55
