Wireless Data
Data Cards and Macs
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zjc2a said:
has anyone used a mac and a data card from anyone? And is there any EDGE data cards?
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Yes, there ARE EDGE data cards, I believe T-Mobile has one, and I'm pretty sure AT&Tingular is rolling one out.
The VZW cards CAN be used with PowerBooks & the like, but be aware that the drivers & software are from 3rd parties, and VZW will NOT provide tech support in that case. I think there's a thread on Howard Forums on this subject.
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Corpo Rat said:zjc2a said:
has anyone used a mac and a data card from anyone? And is there any EDGE data cards?
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Yes, there ARE EDGE data cards, I believe T-Mobile has one, and I'm pretty sure AT&Tingular is rolling one out.
The VZW cards CAN be used with PowerBooks & the like, but be aware that the drivers & software are from 3rd parties, and VZW will NOT provide tech support in that case. I think there's a thread on Howard Forums on this subject.
T-mobile is not rolling out EDGE for two years...But does Verizon give discounts if you have voice and a data plan with them? And how fast, on average is your data speed?
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zjc2a said:
T-mobile is not rolling out EDGE for two years...
Not true. You're probably thinking of the recent headlines about T-Mobile not having 3G for two years. But that was talking about WCDMA, not EDGE.
T-Mobile has already deployed EDGE in dozens of markets. They were supposed to have 30 markets launched by now, but they ran into some delays. You should see them launching EDGE early next year.
Rich Brome said:zjc2a said:
T-mobile is not rolling out EDGE for two years...
Not true. You're probably thinking of the recent headlines about T-Mobile not having 3G for two years. But that was talking about WCDMA, not EDGE.
T-Mobile has already deployed EDGE in dozens of markets. They were supposed to have 30 markets launched by now, but they ran into some delays. You should see them launching EDGE early next year.
You beat me to the punch, Rich. 😁
It is not showing as being compatible with the Mac OS, though.
The price is 149.99 with a 150.00 rebate (2-year contract)