UMA Information
So back a few months ago I was getting wild rumors about TMo releasing UMA by Christmas. I heard this on these boards, and from multiple TMo employees more in the know than myself. Anyone heard anything else or anything solid?
It seems doubtful as the phones we know to be launching are not UMA and the manufacturers that have announced UMA are not normally TMo phones (ie LG). It'd be a boon for sales and coverage for this to happen. I'd love to see first to market on this.
For those not familiar, UMA is described fairly well in the glossary. Its an exciting technology allowing seamless use of WiFi for services on your cell phone. Think of it as having your very own "mini tower" in your home. Cool, huh? 😎
It seems doubtful as the phones we know to be launching are not UMA and the manufacturers that have announced UMA are not normally TMo phones (ie LG). It'd be a boon for sales and coverage for this to happen. I'd love to see first to market on this.
For those not familiar, UMA is described fairly well in the glossary. Its an exciting technology allowing seamless use of WiFi for services on your cell phone. Think of it as having your very own "mini tower" in your home. Cool, huh? 😎
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There has been talk about HTC Tornado on this forum. It's running on Microsoft software, has wi-fi, edge, miniSD, bluetooth,etc. Personally I think this(UMA) can be T-mo's tramp card against the 3G technology, what do you think?
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i know there's a new HTC device under testing with Cingular, but i don't know which model of hand.
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A samsung phone will be released sometime in the second quater, that will have UMA, the MDA, and SDA will not. I cannot recall the model at this time, all I know is that it will be a slider like the T809, I beleive it will be the T709, which I hope will replace the t809
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I have the same question. I have terrible reception at home and would love to use UMA with the MDA.
Would UMA be available to any phone with WiFi capability and an unlimited data plan, or would it need special firmware/software to use UMA?
If that is the case (and I figure out how to use my Hotmail account with the MDA), consider me a long-time T-Mobile customer...
Would UMA be available to any phone with WiFi capability and an unlimited data plan, or would it need special firmware/software to use UMA?
If that is the case (and I figure out how to use my Hotmail account with the MDA), consider me a long-time T-Mobile customer...
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There is also a motorola A910 phone that will be able to go UMA should be out by the end of first quarter
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What you heard from employees is what we were told in the 2005 kickoff from the Exec. VP for cust service. In the video she advised us that UMA service would be available by the 4th quarter of this year.
If that is still the case...I do not know.
HOPE SO THOUGH!
If that is still the case...I do not know.
HOPE SO THOUGH!
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coowguy said:
What you heard from employees is what we were told in the 2005 kickoff from the Exec. VP for cust service. In the video she advised us that UMA service would be available by the 4th quarter of this year.
If that is still the case...I do not know.
HOPE SO THOUGH!
Any new word on when we should see this? I have been fending off moving carriers, b/c I get very poor reception at my house.
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It is now being beta tested in Seattle for first quarter and will be officially launched sometime in either Q2 or Q3. There will be specific rate plans for this service (how much or what they entail I do not know yet). I am getting early info from the GM of my call center.
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it's pushed back to 2Q
here is the list of UMA devices
Samsung T709
moto A910
SDA (through update)
MDA (through update)
there'll be another nokia device will also have UMA support (model unknown)
here is the list of UMA devices
Samsung T709
moto A910
SDA (through update)
MDA (through update)
there'll be another nokia device will also have UMA support (model unknown)
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mingkee said:
it's pushed back to 2Q
here is the list of UMA devices
Samsung T709
moto A910
SDA (through update)
MDA (through update)
there'll be another nokia device will also have UMA support (model unknown)
That is pretty exciting, any one have thoughts on if this will be an extra charge?
MDA is looking pretty good if I can get the pennies together.
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tooliguy said:
http://www.t-mobile.com/company/pressroom/pressrelea ... »
I don't understand, this is about Comcast users getting a deal on Hot-Spot service. Did I miss something?
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Yes, this looks very cool. I'm hoping for some good rate plans on this, since it won't really be so much on t-mo's dime.
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