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jgotangco
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I just got word that Nokia and Smart just finished their HSDPA test. Anyone "in the know" can confirm? I'm aware its only an upgrade to current 3G infrastructure but if Smart would be going to offer such, I guess they would focus on the corporate space. |
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jgotangco
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On 2006-04-01 00:51:36, bobstarsg wrote:
Thanks tom !, .............. eh ung VOIP ? pareho lang b sya ng Skype ?
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Skype is one of the major VoIP services available but uses a proprietary protocol compared to others like SIP, H.323 and IAX. But being proprietary didn't hamper growth of Skype usage though (I am a heavy user myself) |
jgotangco
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BTW guys, I'm not sure if I should post it here (apologies if not) but I'm not so much of a big Windows user. I have a k600i with pretty awesome Smart 3G coverage in the city and in my home province in Batangas. I could connect my phone via Bluetooth but what should I do for my phone to become an internet gateway using the Smart 3G connection? |
GOwin
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HSDPA would have a definite advantage over WIMAX as it only requires a software upgrade vs WIMAX's new infrastructure requirement.
imagine pldt's GPRS/EDGE weroam service migrating to HSDPA! kelan kaya?
Smart shows 'enhanced' 3G service with HSDPA
i doubt it if you can turn your phone into a gateway. but you can hook it up to a computer and turn that into an adhoc gateway instead.
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2006-04-02 10:45 ]
[ This Message was edited by: GOwin on 2006-04-02 10:47 ] |
senninha
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would you need an HSDPA-compatible handset also or can existing 3G handsets take advantage of the faster speeds? |
jgotangco
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You will need a separate handset for this. At the moment, there are some available from Samsung (who seems to lead the pack), BenQ-Siemens and T-Mobile. But HSDPA is more suited for PC Cards imo. |
jgotangco
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On 2006-04-02 11:36:00, GOwin wrote:
i doubt it if you can turn your phone into a gateway. but you can hook it up to a computer and turn that into an adhoc gateway instead.
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I am able to connect my laptop to the phone via bluetooth but only for sending/receiving files. I can configure the phone to be a modem, but I would like to take advantage of the free 3G and test its speed. So far, I am stumped on this. Windows has a bluetooth network setting but I have no idea on its purpose considering it asks for an IP address.
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senninha
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have you tried installing PC Suite and its modem drivers? once you do that and all else fails, try connecting the phone to your PC with the USB cable. i know that when you do connect via USB, a screen comes up on the phone asking if you want a connection for file transfer or for modem connection. |
jgotangco
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I got to connect to the phone via bluetooth using dial-up networking with *99# and I get a speed of 115kbps...
The problem now is that it seems i need to setup something for my PC to be able to surf the net with the said bluetooth network connection. The bluetooth phone can easily surf on websites by itself using Smart 3G. |
senninha
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hmmm when you installed PC Suite did you also install the SE Communication Center? i have it installed but haven't tried using it yet. it looks like it simplifies the process of using your phone as a modem.
as an aside, i do use BT + smart 3G for accessing the net with my PDA and it's really great! |
jgotangco
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did you make any settings whatsoever with the BT connection? No IP addresses whatsoever? |
Marino
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On 2006-04-02 11:36:00, GOwin wrote:
HSDPA would have a definite advantage over WIMAX as it only requires a software upgrade vs WIMAX's new infrastructure requirement.
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At first glance HSDPA has an advantage for quick deployment at the speed of approximately 150Kbps to 3Mbps (as of Dec 6, 2005 Cingular announced availability of HSDPA at the speeds of 400-700 kbit/s in 16 major cities and growing fast). While in the long run WiMax promises speed of up to 70 Mbps and up to about 25 miles away from the access point. |
jgotangco
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On a side note, Globe just launch Visibility and offers HSDPA as well:
http://www.get-visibility.com/
Although a friend of mine who started using the service says its only open for the local top 5000 companies.. |
defiant06
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my mom bought me a phone yesterday.. a Sony Ericsson k300i for only P6500.. it's my first time, actually, to be using a sony ericsson phone.. enweiz, the phone's cute enough.. the camera jz fits the price.. it lacks fm radio, but it's ok coz im planin to by an mp4 player.. moving on.. i've read from the internet that it can be connected to any computer through a usb port/cable, so we bought one.. but when i pluged it in my pc, my phone jz gave me the message: optimized charging (the same message the phone dsplays when being charged) meaning, the port just charges the cp through the computer but no exchange of files going on.. how's that? can i not transfer my files using such cable? im afraid our pc's not infrared capable.. are there other ways possible for me to transfer my files from my mobile to my pc and vice versa? hoping for good replies.. |
senninha
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there should be a cd that came with it that contains PC Suite and the phone drivers. you should install the software first before connecting the phone. |
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