03-30-2004, 08:07 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
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HotSpot Skirmish Round One: SBC vs. T-Mobile
SBC has not only thrown down the proverbial gauntlet - they've smacked T-Mobile around the head and shoulders with it. 8O
"SBC Communications announced Tuesday that it will offer Wi-Fi service in thousands of UPS Store locations in the United States. The FreedomLink service will be available in more than 1,500 UPS locations by the end of the year, SBC said. These locations will include Mail Boxes Etc. stores, which also are owned by the United Parcel Service of America, and additional installations will continue through 2005. Currently, there are approximately 3,300 UPS Store locations, and the U.S. network is projected to reach 5,000 by 2007.
A pilot program is currently under way in Europe, where the service could be extended to more than 1,100 Mail Boxes Etc. stores internationally."
SBC is providing their service at a lower price than T-Mobile: $19.95 per month for unlimited access, and $7.95 for a day pass. T-Mobile charges $29.99 for unlimited local access, and $9.99 for a day pass.
Personally, I think this is great news - more competition means lower prices. How about you? Can you see yourself using Wi-Fi at a UPS Store or Mailboxes Etc., or are you more likely to use it at a book store or coffee shop?
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03-30-2004, 08:14 PM
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Thoughts Media Review Team
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I really can't see myself (or the staff wanting me to) spending the day @ a Mailboxes, Etc. or UPS store. Most times the entire transaction is completed within less than 5 mins.
I'm much more likely to want wi-fi access while I'm quietly enjoy a 'cuppa joe'
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03-30-2004, 08:15 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 46
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In UPS stores?
????? How is this throwing down the gauntlet? Who wants to hang out in a UPS store? It might be cheaper but that's because it won't be used! I mean how long does it take to check your PO Box and ship a package?
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03-30-2004, 08:21 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 293
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lol. i work at UPS so does that count ? LOL
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03-30-2004, 08:31 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,041
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I have a box at a UPS store and I totally would not use a wireless service in the location. There's not even a place to sit down and do work. This is typical SBC thinking... Not a clue.
Not only does T-Mobile have hotspots at Starbucks & Borders Bookstores, but now at Kinko's too!
I don't think T-Mobile has anything to worry about.
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03-30-2004, 08:55 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I prefer jumping on the network at my local Atltanta Bread Company while sipping a cup of the Seatle Roast. The price is right too: $0.00.
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03-30-2004, 09:01 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 593
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Why does this post show being posted on Jan 1, 1970?
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03-30-2004, 09:03 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by Gremmie
Why does this post show being posted on Jan 1, 1970?
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Huh??? Are we looking at the same thing here?
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03-30-2004, 09:14 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 248
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personally, I'm more likely to use it at a coffeshop/cafe; however, I don't use T-mobile's wifi (even though I'm a mobile user) b/c I don't drink burnt bean coffee. We have to many good coffee shops here to pay through the nose for starbucks. many of the locals have daypass service, some free. cosi also offers wifi. i'd use it if i were more free to roam from place to place instead of restricted to one chain.
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03-30-2004, 09:21 PM
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