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To: NAGINDAS J.O.PATTNI who wrote (2333)	9/22/1999 9:46:00 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 34857

Nagindas and Quincy, << naturally price per minute will be the key >> Price, where and how used, and availability of coverage all play a role. No perfect solution anywhere (everywhere) yet. How about a compromise guys. Get an Ericsson R290 GSM/Globalstar Satellite Phone (Sorry Nokia Thread folks). For me my Omnipoint Bosch WorldPhone is great (my US # in Europe) and pretty good value compared to alternatives. Don't use it in the States however because the GSM build out as it currently exists just doesn't hack it so I'm BAM CDMA all the way (here). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The R290 provides comprehensive coverage in both GSM and satellite mode wherever Globalstar offers its services. Where there is no cellular coverage, limited roaming or capacity limitations, the phone can switch to satellite mode ensuring connectivity. Similar to GSM roaming, the R290 requires only one subscription for both cellular and satellite usage. Users need just one mobile phone, one mobile phone number and will, depending on the service provider, have the possibility to receive one bill to cover both satellite and cellular calls. The phone can be set to operate in four modes: satellite only, satellite preferred, GSM only and GSM preferred. Users can select the most appropriate setting for their needs. The R290 is targeted at users for whom it is essential to stay in touch. For example, those who work and travel in areas that do not have cellular coverage. The majority of users are likely to be people who to a large extent work and travel within their national boarders or territory. Ericsson expects that the first users of satellite phones will be professionals on the move. In addition, the compact size of the phone will attract many other users, for example those who participate in active leisure pastimes such as hiking, adventure travel or sailing. The R290 has a car kit, including a handsfree option, so that it can work in both modes via a combined car-mounted satellite and GSM antenna. Also, specially developed for the R290 are a portable handsfree and two types of carrying cases. More Features: Advice of Charge Charging Advice of Charge Information Alternate Line Service Call Barring Call Forwarding Call Transfer Call Hold and Call Wait Multiparty Calling Line Identification/Presentation Calling Line Identification/Restriction Connected Line Presentation/Restriction Closed User Group National Roaming Short Message Service (SMS)