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To: tradeyourstocks who wrote (5067)	11/30/2000 3:27:49 PM
From: mightylakers	Respond to of 196499

Yup I got the same question. To change to GSM, T need to rip of everything from infra to air side. Try a CDMA relay keeps at least some of the networks side stuffs.

To: tradeyourstocks who wrote (5067)	11/30/2000 3:31:23 PM
From: carranza2	Respond to of 196499

Intercontinental roaming which is quite profitable could be the reason. Did you see a WSJ full page ad a few days ago?

To: tradeyourstocks who wrote (5067)	11/30/2000 3:40:15 PM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 196499

Assuming they upgrade their networks for GPRS data services, why do they need to change the TDMA RF to GSM My understanding is that GPRS is a data-only service....all of the current GPRS phones are GPRS/GSM. If a T customer bought the new tri-band Ericsson phone, they would have data services in the GPRS areas but wouldnt they have to roam onto VSTR's network for voice? They could wait for GPRS/TDMA terminals but those would likely be at least a year away (and probably more). I have never adequately understood GPRS...so my explanation could be way off base. Slacker