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To: ML who wrote (127210)	2/26/2003 8:54:11 PM
From: Jon Koplik	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

ML (and others) -- you will have to continue to waste your time (without my assistance) ... de-bunking things that certain people around here say again and again, day after day. I just expanded my SI "ignore" list. When I started as an SI member (1998), if people posted incorrect, obviously inflammatory things -- I used to "take the bait" and post a message in reply to explain in excruciating detail why they were dead wrong. (Mostly just to "get it in print" for the benefit of faceless, nameless readers out there; who might not have the knowledge, information, experience that some of us possess). I am "burned out" on doing this. I hope you or someone else will still do it. Jon. P.S. I have used Sprint PCS in San Diego (several years ago). It worked perfectly. I assume San Diego is among those cities where Sprint PCS has turned on their 1x system ...

To: ML who wrote (127210)	2/26/2003 9:13:19 PM
From: w molloy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Is Verdad actually is correct on this one.... CDMA2000 3G is not CDMA2000 1x (i.e a 3G approved technology) See qualcomm.com In 1999, the International Telecommunications Communication adopted an industry standard for third-generation systems which includes three operating modes - CDMA2000, W-CDMA and TD-SCDMA. Also see qualcomm.com and qualcomm.com

To: ML who wrote (127210)	2/27/2003 10:57:51 AM
From: verdad	Respond to of 152472

Verizon Wireless Internet Offerings The customer service people at Verizon UTC in San Diego provided the following information in Nov. 2002: Data rates for all data applications are between 40-80 kbps with bursts up to 144kbps. According to Verizon management (this is what they told all their sales/customer care associates to tell prospective customers) "3G rates will NEVER be achieved because the FCC is not going to free up 3G spectrum currently occupied by military incumbents". So, the CDMA industry is stuck at what is called IXRTT in the U.S. (144kbps max, peak rate). Currently it is possible to get MobileWeb for $6.95 a month beyond current price for voice services. MobileWeb consists of email, text messaging a variety of 'popular' websites in a 'special' format for wireless handsets. Aside from MobileWeb, all data plans are billed by the quantity of data downloaded (once beyond the basic monthly amount purchased). Additionally, each plan requires a two year contract and not all phones are '1XRTT capable'. So, many people actually have to either purchase a new phone to access the Internet or buy a Sierra Wireless Aircard for $249. In order to get unlimited access to the Internet, the monthly access fee is $99.99. Additionally, users will still need to get a new phone. The phones that customer service indicated are 'IXRTT ready' are: Motorola 120 Motorola T720 (color LCD screen; $199 with a 2 year contract) Audiovox CDM-8300 Audiovox CDM-9155-GPX LG VX10 Other service providers (aside from Verizon) are not offering substantially higher data rates or better pricing. Could anyone imagine paying for Internet usage based on quantities of data transmitted? For now, it seems most will probably want to keep their dial up or broadband Internet connections.