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To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97172)	4/9/2001 2:25:38 PM
From: JohnG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Dennis. Indian WLL can convert to 1X to double capacity. I just hope that they have not used any of those defective NOKIA CDMA phones so far.

To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97172)	4/9/2001 3:38:21 PM
From: Jim Fleming	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Is Verizon's new mobile messaging service the equivalent of SMS? What is Mobile Messenger Text Messaging just got easier! Verizon Wireless introduces Mobile Messenger, the new name for our family of text messaging services. This includes all 1-way and 2-way text messaging services. Chat….without talking. We have now made text messaging fast, fun, discreet, and inexpensive. You can send and/or receive text messages in a meeting, at a party, at the movies! 1-way Messaging lets you receive: email alerts from any Internet email news, sports, weather, horoscopes messages from others via the Internet messages from 2-way wireless handsets 2-way Messaging lets you send text messages to multiple wireless users and email addresses directly from a 2-way capable handset. It's perfect: keep it short! where you can't talk! keep it private! keep it affordable! You can select one of three price plans: $0/month: 2 ¢ for messages received and 10 ¢ for messages sent. $2.99/month: 100 included messages. 2 ¢ for messages received and 10 ¢ for messages sent after the 100 included messages. $7.99/month: 600 included messages. 2 ¢ for messages received and 10 ¢ for messages sent after the 600 included messages. Important Notices: Every NEW digital price plan includes Mobile Messenger Service with no additional access fee, 2 ¢ for each message received and 10 ¢ for each message sent. However, you have the option of selecting a bundled price plan or you may elect to have text messages blocked entirely. Blocking text messages will disable the ability to receive Mobile Web alerts. Blocking text messages will not affect Voicemail or other related services. Price plans do not include Operator Assisted Messaging. Most digital phones are capable of receiving text messages. 2-way messaging requires a 2-way capable wireless phone. Phone must be purchased separately. Service requires and is subject to a Verizon Wireless cellular service agreement and price plan. Sign Up by contacting Customer Service at the number listed on your bill, contacting Tele Sales at (800) 2 JOIN IN, or by visiting a Verizon Wireless store. How To! Receiving a text message: When you receive a text message, your phone will alert you that you have a message. The word "message" or "page" and an envelope icon will appear on the handset. Visual alerts will vary by phone model. Refer to the phone user manual for details on how the incoming message will be displayed. A text message can be any one of the following: Wireless content/information bulletin (e.g. stock quote, horoscope, etc.) requested from the Internet (e.g.. myvzw.com, Yahoo, etc.). A message originated by one person and sent to a digital handset. This type of message can be originated from any one of the following sources: E-mail application (e.g. Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.) Text messaging site on the Internet (e.g. msg.myvzw.com) PC with messaging software "2-way text messaging capable" handset "2-way paging device" Reading a text message will vary by make and model of the phone. Refer to the phone user manual for details on how to read the incoming text message. Verizon Wireless will attempt to deliver the message when your phone is powered on and you are in the Verizon Wireless digital service area. If the phone is powered off or you have traveled outside of the Verizon Wireless digital service area, the network will store the message for later delivery. The network will attempt to deliver the message for 5 days from the date of Verizon Wireless' receipt of the message. Messages not delivered within 5 days will be automatically deleted. When the phone's memory is full, you may not be able to send or receive messages. Memory capacity varies by make and model of the phone. You will receive a warning that the memory is almost full or full (message varies by handset). Delete old messages, prior to receiving new incoming messages. Sending a text message from a 2-way capable handset: If you have subscribed to Verizon Wireless' Mobile Messenger service and have purchased a 2-way capable digital handset, you will be able to send messages to another Verizon Wireless text messaging subscriber and to anyone who has an Internet e-mail address. Using the keypad on your 2-way messaging capable handset, simply enter the 10-digit mobile number of the Verizon Wireless text messaging subscriber or Internet e-mail address of the recipient, compose the message and press SEND. Your mobile number will be sent with the message. The 120-character limit includes the e-mail address indicated by the sender, the message content, and if provided, the subject and callback number. Message length may vary depending on the other system and equipment factors. Steps to send a text message will vary by make and model of the phone. Refer to the phone user guide for details. Sending messages from our website: Friends, family and associates can send you a text message from our website at msg.myvzw.com simply by typing in your 10-digit mobile number, their e-mail address and a message. The message will be delivered directly to your handset. Sending a text message from any e-mail system with an Internet connection: Anyone can send you a text message from e-mail simply by composing a message and sending it directly to your digital handset. Your handset address is your 10-digit mobile number followed by @msg.myvzw.com. For example, 9495551212@msg.myvzw.com. Sending messages from a PC or messaging software: Commercial Text Messaging Software can also be used to send text messages to your phone. However, Verizon Wireless does not sell, endorse or support any messaging software as a matter of policy. For more information about messaging software please go to pcia.com. Modem Settings: TAP Access: Messages can be sent via a TAP interface using a modem to dial out to our messaging platform via our toll-free number (1-866-823-0501). Baud Rate: Starting rate 1,200 Data Format: Standard TAP, 7 data bits, even parity 1 stop bit. Communication Protocols: Either 2-way or 1-way messaging. Message Length: 120 characters. Jim