04-06-2004, 09:00 AM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Vodafone's 3G Launched in UK � Fast Data Access on the Move
The BBC has an interesting article up about Vodaphone launched its third generation mobile phone service: "Admittedly, you cannot yet make phone calls over the network, as they are only offering a data card for your laptop to give you fast internet access on the move. And while you could use your fast connection to make internet phone calls from your laptop when you are on the train, that is not going to be the main use. It will be used to download e-mail, surf the web and get access to corporate networks at speeds that are as good as wi-fi, and you will not have to sit hunched over a tepid latte while you work." Ooooh, you tempters! :dilemma:
It gets the job done - fast
"And quite soon there will be 3G handsets too, although they will be advertised for their good looks, voice quality and fast e-mail access, not the apparently unwanted ability to make video calls." I never quite understood the great attraction about video calls, especially first thing in the morning. :morning:
"It is reassuring that Vodafone still has faith in 3G because it really is a lot better than GSM or any other second generation mobile service. If they had pulled out, or delayed much longer, then it could have fuelled the idea that 3G is dead and we should either stick to GSM or wait for the next technology to come along - 4G or 5G or whatever strange acronym emerges from the standards-setting process." Hey, they're probably working on 7G already. :?
"�..Vodafone's move into 3G is to be welcomed. And their realisation that it is data on the move, not video calls, that will drive the market is astute and, I believe, entirely correct." So, what do you reckon? Is he on the money? Pat was wondering if the card could be used in PDAs in PCMCIA sliders. How much are you looking forward to using 3G networks?
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04-06-2004, 09:11 AM
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Oracle
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 841
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I was under the impression that this card was made by Option (Belgium), the same one that makes the Vodafone MCC. Anyway, one of our users came up with the procedure to use the Vodafone MCC on his iPAQ, and it works fine. I believe it should be feasible for this card too.
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04-06-2004, 10:21 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 451
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Question: How much is the 3G service going to cost? *gets ready for some serious sticker shock*
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04-06-2004, 10:23 AM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Originally Posted by yslee
Question: How much is the 3G service going to cost?
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If you have to ask the price.......... :?
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04-06-2004, 10:57 AM
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04-06-2004, 11:26 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 275
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I like that stuff like this is getting better and better.
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04-06-2004, 01:05 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 539
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i want to brag and point out that austria has had 3G data AND voice service for over a year now.
the first handsets were horribly big, and you didn't manage to use the phone for an entire day with two batteries, but the latest phones seem to work fine.
prices are amazingly low. voice tariffs rival those of 2G carriers, and data prices are similar to GPRS.
one thing i find pretty interesting is that all price plans include a certain amount of data you can download.
there are no dedicated pc-cards that offer data-only in austria, but you an download as many emails as you want to your phone, and you can send up to 100 (lowest price plan) per month for free. download video clips, ask for directions and a whole lot more, with roughly 30 units being free per month per service. coupled with 200 free minutes voice, and the current deal of 0.00,- per minute for calls within "3" for the rest of your life, this is really starting out great.
you might want to check out www.drei.at to see what might be coming to your country.
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04-06-2004, 01:30 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 17
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Originally Posted by yslee
Question: How much is the 3G service going to cost? *gets ready for some serious sticker shock*
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its madly expensive!!! I posted my thoughts on my blog http://www.naquada.co.uk/archives/000060.html
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The price of the packages range from 'low' at �11.75 for 5mb per month with 2.35 per mb over that, up to 'power' at a whopping �99.99 per month with 500mb and a charge of 50 pence per extra meg.. oh and you have to buy the data card as well (at either �200, �150, �130 or �100 depending on the package you opt for)
If you sign up before October 1st you get the special rate(!!) of �23.50 per month for 50mb and up to 1000mb for �99.99 per month..
Call me stupid.. but my unlimited 2mb line at home is less than �99.99 a month!! I want to connect to the office when out in london not have a dedicated satallite link!!
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and the coverage is 'selected' if no 3g network is available (anywhere except london, manchester and smaller m4/m25 areas) it will swap to normal gprs..
oh and check out the ROAMING COSTS!!! even to other voda networks in the world its massively expensive but to other networks its no real no goer!!
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04-06-2004, 02:46 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 68
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In Spain, Vodafone's offer is:
400� for the card
15� a month for service
1� per megabyte of data
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04-06-2004, 02:51 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 258
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3G has been launched a year ago through '3'. So the article should be retitled as Vodafone's 3G services launched in UK.
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