Comments on: Cingular 3G Almost Arrives

By: Brian’s Brain » Blog Archive » UMTS: Finally Here

Brian’s Brain » Blog Archive » UMTS: Finally Here — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:45:38 +0000

[...] for EV-DO: $60 when bundled with cellular voice service (2-year contract), $80 standalone. But as Om points out (additional commentary comes from Ars Technica, BetaNews and Engadget), right now the UMTS [...]

By: Roberta

Roberta — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:53:13 +0000

We bought the cingular cards and service for my son in dc and my daughter in San Diego, both areas supposedly with 3g service. My daughter has had great service in San Diego but my son was unable to get a consistent 3g signal in DC where he was supposed to be able to get it. His signal varied from Edge to 3g to mostly non-existent in the heart of DC. We are going to return my son's air card-numerous calls to Cingular have not been helpful.

By: Stil Waiting....

Stil Waiting.... — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:58:48 +0000

So those paying Cingular the same monthly fee as Verizon & Sprint are getting 5x slower service until Cingular is ready to launch in NYC?..Which could be at the end of 2006??

What a rip-off, at least charge less for EDGE being Cingular customers(in the blacklisted areas)might jump ship waiting for an answer.

Good cause to dump the current Laptop Connect contract.

By: Stil Waiting....

Stil Waiting.... — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:48:53 +0000

This is part of what I received when I asked a rep at Cingular:

Fri 1/6/2006 2:51 PM "Had I known you used our service in NYC I would have told you upfront the NYC metro will launch this year. I do know the month, but I can’t disclose this now due to proprietary reasons. In the meantime, when I can provide with a launch date I will."

By: Om Malik on Broadband : » 2006, year of the 3G?

Om Malik on Broadband : » 2006, year of the 3G? — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:17:45 +0000

[...] If the cellphone handset line-up from the likes of Nokia, Samsung and LG is any indication, Matt Maier predicts a frenzy of activity around 3G Wireless in 2006, and a lot of these toys could be on display at the CES. In his latest Wireless Report, he writes, LG, Motorola, and Nokia all plan to introduce 3G phones in 2006 that should cost around $150, making them affordable for the mass market. Features include 1-megapixel cameras, several megabytes of internal memory, and high-speed wireless Internet access. In recent months, Sprint, Verizon and Cingular have rolled out their high-speed wireless networks, and even the laggard, T-Mobile plans to get on board by 2007. The two 3G MVNOs, Helio and Amp’d are likely to add to the 3G fun as well. [...]

By: PhoneBoy

PhoneBoy — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 09:42:45 +0000

If T-Mobile had signal worth a damn at my house, maybe I’d go with them. Cingular’s not a lot better, but it’s way more consistent.

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 22:29:45 +0000

Om, I’m going by the second paragraph of this article: http://telephonyonline.com/home/news/cingular_3g_broadbandconnect_120605/.
Also, around Thanksgiving, the 3G PM for the Northeast told me that Boston would be launched (as HSDPA) any day now . . .

By: Cingular rushes in 3G Wireless Broadband · 3G. IP-Communication Solutions

Cingular rushes in 3G Wireless Broadband · 3G. IP-Communication Solutions — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 04:53:37 +0000

[...] But consumers should know the technologies impact behind U.S. 3G Wireless Broadband networks. Om Malik also has an interested view on that… Technorati Tags: 3G CDMA EDGE EVDO Mobile Wireless Wireless Broadbane Wireless [...]

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:47:24 +0000

Sachin, that is good to know. i am going to totally check it out. thanks for the heads up.

By: Sachin Kotwani

Sachin Kotwani — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:43:12 +0000

Om, have you had the chance to review Sprint’s Powervision service? I believe it starts at $15/month for new sign-ups (might be cheaper if you have had the older Vision service for a while). From other reviews I’ve read average speeds are around 700Kbps, and you can even use your phone as a modem for your laptop. I had the chance to check out the Samsung A940 at the store, and while pages loaded quite fast on the WAP browser, latency was still an issue when compared to regular broadband, I wonder if the same problem exists if the device is used as a modem.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:23:22 +0000

i read the press release, and its not clear if its hsdpa. i think it is confusing in the way they write the higher speeds in 2006. i tried calling them and well waiting for a phone call back from them.

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:18:30 +0000

I believe it is now HSDPA in 15 of the 16 cities — sorry Detroit.

By: dinesh

dinesh — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 23:04:39 +0000

The hotter news is here

“Time Warner, Microsoft near ad deal: WSJ”

Looks like a big hit for GOOG.

http://today.reuters.com/news/NewsArticle.aspx?type=internetNews&storyID=2005-12-06T140110Z_01_KRA635650_RTRUKOC_0_US-MEDIA-AMERICAONLINE.xml