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To: Joe NYC who wrote (5017)	3/5/1998 9:25:00 PM
From: Rono	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10227

<<<<Not all digital system are created equal.>>> I agree with you, not all systems/service providers are created equal. Some have national footprints, no roaming charges, and true value added features like direct connect. How does Bell Atlantic compare? <<<< CDMA is the most efficient, TDMA and GSM are less efficient. Where does Nextel's propriatory system fit? During a price war, your efficiency in use of the available spectrum will determine the winners and losers.>>>>> Disagree. The difference in efficiency between CDMA, TDMA and GSM technology will not determine the winners and losers between service providers. Total subscribers and ARPU will determine the winners, and the service provider who delivers the best value for the customer will win the most subscribers. <<<<BTW, we are using Nextel now. With our usage, it costs us about $100 + taxes per user. With Bell Atlantic plan, our cost would be $40 per user + taxes. Now tell me, why shouldn't I switch?>>>> In Ohio Nextel offers 700 minutes of cellular and unlimited "true" direct connect for $99. Bell Atlantic is not available (to the best of my knowldege) so I don't know what their plan includes. If you don't roam or use direct connect, and can buy cellular time for 6 cents a minute you should switch. BTW when you leave town, does your CDMA phone function in every US city? Just curious. Regards, Ron