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To: Eric L who wrote (18096)	2/3/2002 12:35:29 PM
From: 49thMIMOMander	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

<the user decides he is not ready to subscribe packet data services ...> That is why I tought (think) Sonera was so smart, (almost) automatic (free) GPRS activation. That is, the activation still need a "yes" from the end user, to reply with a SMS message, if I remember the procedure correct. I would guess this too is a matter of consumer laws and regulations. WAP and GPRS settings are then received by SMS message, either by using the handset or by logging in from a general desktop to ones Sonera account and crossing the correct boxes. And once again, all with that old Sonera thing, ones handset gets a little instant display SMS message every time sombody or something logs into ones account, over "desktop internet". (builds confidence for using the over all system for money transactions,etc, the wallet,visa, bank card calls the registered owner to say something is happening) Ilmarinen To reiterate, but check the exact figures, remember VAT (I'm using simpler, closest costs, easier to remeber) Sonera, three plans - free activation, no monthly fee, 1 cent/kB ($10/MB) - middle user plan, low $5 monthly fee including 1MB, additional cost $2.5/MB - heavy user plan, $15 monthly fee including 10MB, additional cost $1.5/MB Note the ratio of monthly fee plus included first MBs, and the cost of additional MBs As a comparison DNAFinland covers another corner of the spectra - $15 monthly fee and unlimited usage of data That is, DNA is a "new" operator, brand new (empty) network, few customers, targets teenagers and students, as well as (local) companies, to start with. (also with lower DNA-DNA voice calls,etc) One difference is obviously the 100% coverage plus huge international roaming Sonera already has, while my guess is that DNA is fairly limited at this point, but can (or must) compete locally where they have (just installed) coverage.