SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
QCOM 166.05+0.6%3:59 PM EST

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Jon Koplik who wrote (24571)3/21/1999 6:43:00 PM
From: Eric L  Read Replies (2) of 152472
 
Jon,

Build out has a lot to do with perception of voice quality.

I can not comment on TDMA. I have seldom used it.

I will say that I can not distinguish the difference in voice quality between CDMA using daily my old Bell Atlantic Qualcomm QCP-800, my even older retired Sprint APC Motorola GSM mobile with full size SIM before SIM Lock (purchased the first week that digital PCS was commercially available in the US - November 1996, well ahead of first commercial CDMA phone introduction), and my new Omnipoint Bosch GSM Worldphone which I use primarily for European travel.

If you pointed a gun to my head I would say that the clearest and most natural voice signal is received on the GSM Bosch when I am in a strong Omnipoint cell, here in the US. Using this phone in France or Germany (which I can't do obviously with the QCP-800), talking to my home in DE, I would swear I am one mile up the street with a cell in the middle.

- Eric -
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext