[hang5lngbd]

I currently use a hx4700 and V710 to get my VGA browsing on. Now I see the HTC Universal and am starting to really like that idea. My main concern is switchng carriers and what their data rates / plans are.

I looked at ATT Wireless / Cingular and they don't specify whether or not they support UMTS as a data transfer protocol, nor do I know what the speed is of that wireless service. I have been a long time Verizon customer and love the speeds that I get on my "portable desktop" with EVDO. What is the speed going to look like on the Jas-Jar?

Also thinking about switching carriers, would I just walk into Cingular store, sign up and get a free phone, then take the SIM card out and put it in the Universal? Or is there any way to buy the Universal from a carrier so that it's less than $1000 for this device.

Any thoughts / help woud be appriciated.