Eric L: Re: <<Still seems fuzzy as to whether the Europeans that do not have a 3G license will consider EDGE, or even those that do will consider EDGE in some portyions of the network.
The mystery is still handset availability.>>
Speaking of which and since this is the Nokia thread, does anyone here know Nokia's plans on EDGE enabled handsets.
If, when, and where?
As an observer it seems that while Nokia is installing infrastructure which covers GPRS for sure, that EDGE seems to be either intergral to that or a relatively simple and cheap upgrade. Anyone know which?
If EDGE flies, it would seem that the Americas will be the place.
As for handsets, will Nokia make them, perhaps combined with GSM and GPRS, or with WCDMA?
And will EDGE be primarily used in old or new spectrum?
(In fact, is EDGE even permitted under Europe's rules in new spectrum, with UMTS or stand alone?)
Comments?
Best.
Chaz
PS Where and under what conditions has EDGE been tested in a real world situation? |
