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To: rf_hombre who wrote (15145)7/31/2000 8:10:02 AM
From: Souze  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 29987
 
I anticipate that the de-orbiting of the Iridium satellites, whenever that occurs, will provide a boost in number of G* subscribers and MOUs, as the former Iridium users seek a replacement.

Geoff Goodfellow (sp?), who used to visit this thread, once commented that he still used his Iridium phone after the Iridium bankruptcy and that he was not charged for its use, because Iridium no longer employed people to do the billing. If that situation has continued, and other Iridium users enjoy the same benefit, I can see that most users would prefer to stay with the free service as long as possible. G* is better, but for most users free is better yet.

Any Iridium users out there who will comment?



To: rf_hombre who wrote (15145)7/31/2000 9:10:06 AM
From: Timothy R. Tierney  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 29987
 
".....There is however no doubt that there is a substantial need for the product..."

There is SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT that there is a need for this service.....The proof is in the pudding....The U.S. which is the richest nation on earth is not buying....nor is anyone in need of telephony jumping to get this product...
The ramp-up in MOU's was slower in the 2nd quarter than in the first quarter.....