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To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97763)	4/20/2001 10:16:10 AM
From: DWB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

The author also makes a stupid comparison, in that $5 Billion contract to Lucent was for hardware that will actually do something, while the $20 Billion Vodaphone pissed away in spectrum auctions will earn them Bupkis until they have hardware to utilize it. DWB

To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97763)	4/20/2001 10:32:06 AM
From: jackmore	Respond to of 152472

<<What type of boring but useful apps could these be? How about, for starters, a family-wide, one-price plan that ties Mom, Dad, and the kids into a secure wireless system?>> While the whole article is not entirely cogent, this seems like a saleable idea that could entice subscribers. Doesn't involve surfing the net or playing games, but coupled with GPS could be highly desirable for many families and extended families. Throw in the other 3G goodies as a bonus, or tailor services to fit different pricing plans. /jack

To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97763)	4/20/2001 10:57:25 AM
From: Drew Williams	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Here is the original link for Rich Santalesa's Gloomy-Gus article. This URL for Smart Business Magazine has a link for feedback. zdnet.com