05-17-2005, 07:00 PM
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Verizon Wireless Announces New Data Plans, i730
"...this summer when Verizon Wireless offers Samsung�s new SCH-i730, featuring Microsoft�s Windows MobileTM Pocket PC 2nd Edition software. Working on the go is a breeze with features such as built-in support for EV-DO and Bluetooth� for quick wireless access to the Internet. Additionally, the i730 integrates an SDI/O expansion slot for memory expansion and additional productivity applications that can be easily loaded to the device."
Verizon had a new PR about data plans; while the news on the data plans was mixed (1xRTT for laptops cut $20, 1xEV-DO for laptops remains the same, PDA pricing remains the same despite how the PR reads), they at least confirmed the i730's imminent release this summer. I hope summer means June 21, not September 20.  I'm also hopeful that they'll include the DUN profile for BT, seeing as how they're prominently advertising Bluetooth in the blurb. Alas, no mention of WM5; while Verizon Wireless has been pretty good about upgrades on their earlier Samsung units, it typically takes them a long time to push it out.
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05-17-2005, 08:00 PM
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I must be some special kind of idiot. When I first looked at that paragraph, I read it as saying that 1xRTT for laptops was going to be cut TO $20. I'd have to be an incredible idiot to think that Verizon would actually offer a reasonably priced service that was competitive with Cingular and T-Mobile's $20 offerings.
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05-17-2005, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Thanks for the post... Called VZW and was able to save $20 on the aircard monthly amount since EVDO isn't available in my area and I use NationalAccess all the time anyway...
xoxoxo
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05-17-2005, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ADBrown
I must be some special kind of idiot. When I first looked at that paragraph, I read it as saying that 1xRTT for laptops was going to be cut TO $20. I'd have to be an incredible idiot to think that Verizon would actually offer a reasonably priced service that was competitive with Cingular and T-Mobile's $20 offerings.
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Considering that 1xRTT is several times faster than GPRS, I don't see why Verizon would price it at $20.
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Originally Posted by MsInferno
Thanks for the post... Called VZW and was able to save $20 on the aircard monthly amount since EVDO isn't available in my area and I use NationalAccess all the time anyway...
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Glad to hear, although what I really want is the EVDO. 
--janak
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05-17-2005, 08:34 PM
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Unlimited National Access (1xRTT) Gone
Unless I am reading this wrong, it's worse. Unlimited 1XRTT packagaes do not exist anymore. Only thing that is there is the 20 MB and 60 MB packages and even with the reduction, it's STILL priced too high.
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05-17-2005, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by ADBrown
I must be some special kind of idiot. When I first looked at that paragraph, I read it as saying that 1xRTT for laptops was going to be cut TO $20. I'd have to be an incredible idiot to think that Verizon would actually offer a reasonably priced service that was competitive with Cingular and T-Mobile's $20 offerings.
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Considering that 1xRTT is several times faster than GPRS, I don't see why Verizon would price it at $20. |
(Shrug) Much good it does when there are barely any good gadgets that run on Verizon. And EDGE is actually faster than 1xRTT.
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05-17-2005, 08:39 PM
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05-17-2005, 08:53 PM
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Re: Unlimited National Access (1xRTT) Gone
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Originally Posted by gorkon280
Unless I am reading this wrong, it's worse. Unlimited 1XRTT packagaes do not exist anymore. Only thing that is there is the 20 MB and 60 MB packages and even with the reduction, it's STILL priced too high.
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You could just use minutes for data instead of a dedicated data plan. Unless VZW stops that outright of course. Currently, they "unofficially" support it, meaning that they don't tell you about it, but it still works  But with more PDA phones coming and EVDO being rolled out, all that may change. Also, while minutes for data works with 1X, I'd be surprised if they allowed it for EVDO.
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05-17-2005, 09:02 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Re: Verizon Wireless Announces New Data Plans, i730
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
"...this summer when Verizon Wireless offers Samsung�s new SCH-i730, featuring Microsoft�s Windows MobileTM Pocket PC 2nd Edition software. Working on the go is a breeze with features such as built-in support for EV-DO and Bluetooth� for quick wireless access to the Internet. Additionally, the i730 integrates an SDI/O expansion slot for memory expansion and additional productivity applications that can be easily loaded to the device."
Verizon had a new PR about data plans; while the news on the data plans was mixed (1xRTT for laptops cut $20, 1xEV-DO for laptops remains the same, PDA pricing remains the same despite how the PR reads), they at least confirmed the i730's imminent release this summer. I hope summer means June 21, not September 20. I'm also hopeful that they'll include the DUN profile for BT, seeing as how they're prominently advertising Bluetooth in the blurb. Alas, no mention of WM5; while Verizon Wireless has been pretty good about upgrades on their earlier Samsung units, it typically takes them a long time to push it out.
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But you do know that it will be closer to September than June, right? I mean, you do know that, right?
It looks like there will be no WiFi, which strikes it off my list. Big surprise there. Verizon's greed in one area (keeping WiFi out of their phones) is costing them in others (not selling phones, which means not selling service). When will they learn?
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05-17-2005, 09:39 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Re: Unlimited National Access (1xRTT) Gone
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Originally Posted by gorkon280
Unless I am reading this wrong, it's worse. Unlimited 1XRTT packagaes do not exist anymore. Only thing that is there is the 20 MB and 60 MB packages and even with the reduction, it's STILL priced too high.
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I pay $40 per month for 7MB. Now THAT'S priced too high!
(damn Canadian mobile phone monopolies - 3 players, but no competition)
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