Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

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 : Nokia (NOK) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: foundation who wrote (8964)	1/27/2001 5:55:16 PM
From: 49thMIMOMander	Respond to of 34857

When will "Pelle-boy" analyse the meaning of GPRS and WAP for 2001 and 2002?? Ilmarinen. P.S. "Pelle" is the nickname of somebody named Per when he is 0-14 of age, additionally with some implications as a phone with or without antenna (Brazilian definition) I'm sure even Per was once a teenager connecting through MP3 music, funny text and picture messages, although now he might be more focused on the cold world of investing for ones pension. P.P.S. Maybe he can enjoy sending SMS messages to all potential connections at a flat monthly fee, maybe not?? (personally I recommend getting a y-connector for two headsets until bluetooth makes it easier, cheaper and closer than a corvette or SL class mercedes, although they too are cool)

To: foundation who wrote (8964)	1/27/2001 6:21:44 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

Ben, << And someone should tell NOK - so they might prepare shareholders >> NOK knows ... and they know how to play the game. Better than anyone. << regarding GPRS, you've become a fine spokesman for the industry! <g> However, there are divergent perspectives that question your authority. >> I have no authority. <g> I didn't just fall off the wireless turnip truck either, and I know what it takes to do a generational shift. I've watched carriers (and investors and analysts) waiting for handsets before. Ho Hum! Scorecard today reads: 25 GPRS networks launched commercial v. 1 1xRTT CDMA will have its day. GPRS BooBirds of today sound just like the CDMA BooBirds of yore. I think its safe to reasonably assume that by 2005 GPRS will be the predominant technology deployed in the world as most research agencies project. << "The throughput that can be expected on the current GPRS capabilities offered by BT Cellnet is approximately 20Kbps when using two timeslots" >> Yup! One up one down on the Motorola Timeport p7389i GPRS phone which is about the only horse in the race for starters, and looks like its volumes are pretty limited, and spread around quite a bit on an allocation basis. Working fine on Motorola nets, supposedly. In the BT Cellnet PocketNet world it's typically used as a modem for PDA or laptop. The pretty standard configuration will be 4+1 (1TS up and 4 TS down) Initially that will should net 40 kbps to 50 kbps without optimization. Pretty slow up, but pretty reasonable down, particularly with optimization kicking in. I wonder what 1xRTT will turn out to be up and down - TUR? Whats your guess? My fellow Qualcomm investor friends seem reluctant to hazard one. Samsung's due WITH THE 4+2 GPRS Q100 this quarter. It may take them as long to ramp as it is taking them with 1xRTT. Much bigger market for them, however. I would think they'd wanna go balls out. Pretty good looking device: cellular.co.za Don't know if this month old schedule is current but here is what is supposed to be coming short term. All limited production at first I would suspect. Tis the way generations shift. Vendor Model Date Due Freqcy Bands Class (DL+UL) Ericsson R520m Q1 2001 900/1800/1900 4+1 Motorola T260 Q4 2000 900/1800/1900 2+1 RIM BB Q1 2001 900/1800 1+1 or 2+1 RIM BB Q1 2001 1900 1+1 or 2+1 Sagem MW959 Q4 2000 900/1800 2+1 or 3+1 Samsung Q100 Q1 2001 900/1800 4+2 Trium Geo Q4 2000 900/1800 2+1 In the interim, enter Bluekite ... >> BlueKite.com Chosen As Web Optimisation Software 12 December 2000 BT Cellnet Press Release BlueKite technology becomes a key element of BT Cellnet's GPRS service. Wireless browsing speeds increased by up to five times. LONDON - December 12, 2000 -- BlueKite.com (BlueKite), a leading wireless Internet software provider, has been chosen by BT Cellnet as preferred supplier to optimise the transmission of web-based data over wireless. This formalises a relationship that has included months of joint testing, development and trials. It also means that BlueKite technology will now be a core part of GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) services offered by BT Cellnet. By incorporating BlueKite's Data Reduxion tm technology into its services, BT Cellnet will offer simpler, more advanced data applications for its customers. The technology enables wireless Internet and intranet speeds to be increased by an average of five times when compared with browsing not enabled by BlueKite's platform. It also reduces data transmitted by a factor of eight, thereby greatly improving bandwidth efficiency for both BT Cellnet and its customers. This means that customers will benefit from fast, seamless and convenient wireless web access at speeds equivalent to or better than fixed line connections. Initially BT Cellnet's corporate customers are being offered BlueKite in the PocketNet Office portfolio of products and services, based on GPRS. To prepare for widespread consumer mobile web browsing services, BT Cellnet is also exploring possibilities for using BlueKite in other market sectors. BT Cellnet has already identified the potential benefits that BlueKite optimisation can deliver to large organisations. These include cost reductions due to reduced data volumes and increased customer satisfaction due to speed advancements. << - Eric -