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pxthomas
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On 2006-09-28 21:03:47, abubakar wrote:
@pxth:you forgot the price tag!!!! N91k!!!'''
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Price would be about 550 euros when they start shipping 1st quarter of 2007. But it is going to be more than 91k
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ambyzown
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On 2006-09-28 21:03:47, abubakar wrote:
@pxth:you forgot the price tag!!!! N91k!!!
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Abu with this attitude, you'll soon become the only  lover alive. I have read the esato thread that compares the N95 with the P990, and so many fans are praising the innovative thinking that resulted in that phone. We enthusiasts need to accept the fact that the engineers at have to sit up if they are to retain our loyalty.
The N95 is really a loaded phone, and a lot of rave reviews are already proclaiming it the phone of the year 2007.
At 550 Euro, its not too expensive. The P990 debuted at 600 euro |
ambyzown
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By the way guys, Celtel MMS is working again, and this time I think they finally got their act right.
What do you guys say to the hike in cross network tariffs of N14 per min for land lines (PTOs). I think I may have to jettison my intercellular line for a contract package on Glo, Celtel or MTN, and save myself the hassles of carrying several handsets.
@Aya: as a proponent of CDMA land-lines, don't you think this development will work against rather than for the PTOs? |
coolapostle
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On 2006-09-28 23:38:01, ambyzown wrote:
What do you guys say to the hike in cross network tariffs of N14 per min for land lines (PTOs). I think I may have to jettison my intercellular line for a contract package on Glo, Celtel or MTN, and save myself the hassles of carrying several handsets.
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I think the PTO's have to push their internet access and free weekend rates if they want to stay competitive.
The underlying issue is the new interconnection rates that the NCC has directed on all the operators. Now... getting a line from Reltel, Cellcom, Intercellular and Co has losts its appeal. I pity them.
If they push internet access and free weekend calls they will stand a chance. I am anxious to see how the new rates will affect Starcomms growth. They have crossed 400,000 subs... impressive. |
abubakar
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@pxth: I heard the price being about $700 which should be about E550 which should be about N91k. Lets hope during final roll out there isnt any extra hike to the price.
@amby: i didnt say it was too expensive!! the P990 should be going for about N114k right now! But you should also look at the fact that touch screen tech is still a bit expensive. (hence the price of M600). I cant cough at the N95's expected features. But I still maintain that Nokia makes good higher end phones (for the bourgois who can afford 100k phones) but SE makes the best phones for the masses (which constitutes majority of the phones moved). SE hasnt really put out any new stallions from its stable sinc the W*** revolution started. Lets see what thier next break through will be. If it doesnt come up with anything by 1st qtr then its future will be grim as by then nokia's higher end phone prices will start migrating down to smother the market. (which is a good thing to Nokialovers.!!)
I knew NCC had something up its sleeve when they were backing the PTOs during the fight over the Unified Licence. But this is just too bad! You would think Interconnection rates should be coming down, with the companies streamlining operation costs as well as they can. Why should I pay more for my local calls to other PTOs because GSM cos have higher op costs? (mainly costs of operating on highways and unvaiable areas). If care is not taken and the PTOs dont do something drastic, this might be thier down fall. Like Coola said, Internet and free calls may be the only salvation. And they have to guard it well cos if say celtel go crazy and start giving similar packages like monthly data access at similar rates, i think that will be the end of CDMA in Naija.
@coola: Starcomms crossed 500,000 active subscribers months ago, but really with this developement, the growth will reallt be impeded. |
OluYom
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On 2006-09-28 23:38:01, ambyzown wrote:
@Aya: as a proponent of CDMA land-lines, don't you think this development will work against rather than for the PTOs?
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Again, I am NOT a proponent of CDMA or GSM, nokia or SE, or any other whatever.
We had a discussion and based on the issues at hand I took a stand. That does not make me a CDMA proponent.
The issues involved in this scenario differ from those involved in the discussion we had earlier. While that was based on the capabilities of the two different platforms, this has to do with a regulatory issue. Yes; this puts the CDMA networks in a weaker position. Unfortunately, that is what you get with government policies in this part of the world.
The PTOs still have their place. N14/min to other PTOs is still better than current GSM tariffs. That means I will still use my Starcomms line regularly, especially when calling others with CDMA lines. Its still more than significant savings.
In my opinion the new interconnect rates are retrogressive and will hinder progress. But since when did my opinion begin to count anywhere? 
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pxthomas
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@aya...please explain your last paragraph
@all... Any news about nokia N83?
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coolapostle
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On 2006-09-29 08:24:00, AYA wrote:
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On 2006-09-28 23:38:01, ambyzown wrote:
@Aya: as a proponent of CDMA land-lines, don't you think this development will work against rather than for the PTOs?
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In my opinion the new interconnect rates are retrogressive and will hinder progress. But since when did my opinion begin to count anywhere?
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The NCC says the downward reduction of GSM rates affects the majority of subs in 9ja. Since most calls are GSM-to-GSM, we are supposed to enjoy the lower rates.
Again, it is the new rates that is making the CDMA guys to increase it tariffs... not greed.
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OluYom
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On 2006-09-29 14:43:00, pxthomas wrote:
@aya...please explain your last paragraph
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coolapostle seems to have done a good job helping me out with an explanation 
PS: I used to be known as AYA |
Angelgirl
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@Abu & Cool, Thanks, Angelgirl is still alive, i had 2 take leave of abscence from duty so i can undergo a corective surgery on my left leg, (had acident yrs ago) tanx 2 celtel's free gprs am able 2 read all ur interestin n educative posts which has relievd my boredom on dis hospital bed.
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namzo
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@all: Hey guyz, i just got maself a Sagem My S7 (Smartphone). D'u think i made a bad choice. The specs were o.k 2 me, xcept 4 just d camera.
@angel: Wishin' u a speedy recovery.
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brix25
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@AngeGirl: Greeting from the Southernmost tip of Africa, I wish you get well soon. I've never been in surgery and hopefully that won't be any day soon.
Liar liar pants on fire/ You burning up like David Koresh- Ghostface Killah |
OluYom
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@angel: I read your post and thought I'd give you a call to spice up your evening. Alas, awoof dey run belle. Both your MTN and Glo lines were not reachable (I guess you have your free GPRS Celtel line in your phone). If you will SMS it to me, I still will make that call.
It is well with you. My wife and I reach out to you in prayer.
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Angelgirl
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I feel good reading all ur greetings, especialy d one dat came all d way from SA. Thanks. Aya my mtn and glo lines will b on at d cool hrs.
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abubakar
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@angel: Speedy recovery!!!!!!
@coola: Im leaving Abj soon!!!! Is Celtel still giving free gprs in Abj? I tried the WIFI at Millenium Park but the area was too tense for my liking. Abuja has really changed.
@ALL: What happened to our political pundits? No comments on the OBJ vs ATK saga? Abi you don tire? |
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