Comments on: Hurricane Gustav: T-Mobile Opens WiFi Network in Gulf Coast

By: social media

social media — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:16:40 +0000

Sound like a good service offered by T-Mobile, thumbs up to them.

By: Imran Ali

Imran Ali — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:13:50 +0000

Thanks Ryan – I think it’s fair to question T-Mobile’s generosity. Why didn’t they extend free access to regular mobile telephony, more likely to help those that might need it.

During Katrina, free wifi access would have been little use to residents of the city (are you likely to bring a cellphone or a laptop to an emergency?), when regular PSTN made a palpable difference.

With that in mind I think it’s fair to question T-Mobile’s real motive. Giving something that’ll benefit few, but gain publicity or give away something that’ll actually make a difference.

Fortunately, the company’s largesse seemed unneccessary as the city managed to dodge a meteorological bullet this time around…

By: Ryan Coleman

Ryan Coleman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:29:52 +0000

“Perhaps we should question what, if any, real benefit T-Mobile will be providing…”

Why not just give them kudos for what they did – it’s actually a great idea and while it wouldn’t help EVERYONE I’m sure it made a difference for many. It also would take some of the load off what payphones and more traditional communication networks were available for those who didn’t have a Wi-fi enabled device.

In these types of situations every little bit helps. So say “thanks” and look to the companies that didn’t stand up and help and ask them “what gives?” instead.

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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:14:37 +0000

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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:59:50 +0000

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By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:22:10 +0000

I may hate T-Mobile right now because of my crappy cell-service in my area, but thumbs up to them for this!!!

By: Web Worker Daily/Gustav

Web Worker Daily/Gustav — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:33:41 +0000

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