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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (1389)	1/10/2000 11:46:00 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12232

Mq, << Curses! >> Thats what I said when I first heard the news. Lets see what the news is tomorrow. Fingers crossed. - Eric -

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (1389)	1/11/2000 12:03:00 AM
From: Valueman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12232

No need to curse Maurice. This GPRS thing--wasn't the problem an inability to deliver handsets compatible with the standard? Something about boiling a frog I think. The temp on the handset rose slowly during trials and subscribers hands were eventually roasted without them knowing. New GPRS to have Substance P triggering fast heatup so subs will know to drop 'em before it's too late. Clever. Let's look at that Vodafone release more closely: In its formal offer document of 23 December 1999, Vodafone AirTouch informed Mannesmann shareholders that it was in the process of finalising the design of a single global internet platform. This platform is a central element of Vodafone AirTouch's strategy for mobile data and internet. This strategy builds on the extensive experience already in place within the Group and has been under development for some time. Vodafone AirTouch is now ready to announce its plans for the structure and operation of the global platform together with details of the other elements of its global strategy for mobile data and internet. One globe, one platform--"Geepers that's HOT" doesn't cut it. USA is part of the globe, with nary a VOD GSM base station in site. Can they ignore the 20 million VodaBAM subs present here? I think not. What is the only solution for a "single global internet platform?" What works everywhere, with any type of equipment? Going back a few posts: Homer=Mark Hummer=Pamela