User: gloopey1
These are the most recent forum messages posted by gloopey1:
Re: Of course
Had the OP limited his comments to saying that he thinks the phone looks tacky, you'd be correct, but then both he and you go on to personally attack the POTUS, which has nothing to do with the phone, the service, or anything else.
There's no grift or lies here. If you don’t like the phone, don't buy one. I won't be buying one because it doesn't appeal to me.
Re: Of course
I've seen plenty of insurrectionists lately burning cars, looting businesses, and breaking into federal buildings coming from the other side. Unless you condemn both sides for doing it, then you're just being a hypocrite who really doesn't care about what they did wrong.
Re: Bad Law
I think that's between Spotify and Apple, not the government. Yes, they violated the law, but I say it's a bad law. Do you know that there are legal monopolies? They're run by the government. A local government will outlaw gambling, but then they encourage their citizens to buy lottery tickets. I say give companies like Apple the same rights to charge what they want, and let the marketplace drive companies like Spotify elsewhere.
Bad Law
Apple may have violated a law, but any law that prohibits a company from charging fees to reimburse itself for services provided is unjust. Apple, Samsung, Motorola, etc. are under no obligation to make cellphones or sell their services to anyone. If you don't like their business practices, fees, etc., then don't buy their products.
Laws should exist to protect consumer safety and ensure honest dealings, not to mandate what prices companies can charge or how much they pay ...
Re: GROSS
What is the determining factor in realizing that "the finger is on the scale" for straight, white men? Wouldn't it be the majority of a workforce being comprised mostly of that demographic? If so, what is the remedy? Wouldn't it be to not hire anymore of the majority demographic despite their qualifications? You're making a distinction without making a difference.
Re: GROSS
Since you don't know me, I seriously doubt that you know what I believe in or what I support. In fact, you don't even know my race or ethnicity; you've merely wagered a guess based on your own feelings. I'm not white, and I don't support slavery or removal of anyone's civil rights, including mine.
What I am for is hiring people based solely on merit. Diversity and inclusion is hiring paraplegics to play in the NBA, but it's unlikely ...
Re: GROSS
DEI is affirmative action 2.0.
Re: GROSS
What's disgusting is that DEI was ever a thing. A prospective hire should be considered for a job on the basis of merit only, not because he or she checks off boxes that satisfy some artificial system of so-called fairness.
This Won't Be Big in the US
I don't see this option supplanting iMessage, especially with RCS messaging now available with Android phones.
This Will Be Bad for Business
In a time when unauthorized data mining is frowned upon by most people by third parties, a government entity attempting to do so will ultimately hurt the businesses they've sworn to protect.
Directv & Dish Need to Combine
If the two entities do not combine, both will cease to exist, and that is a shame. Satellite TV offers the best picture and sound quality when compared to other media, such as streaming.
Not Working on My Galaxy A32 with Wife's iPhone 12
I downloaded iOS 18, but RCS is not working.
Re: At&t just needs to go away.
It looks as if the FIRST need to fix their terrestrial network before worrying about expanding into space. What good is filling in dead zones if your entire network is down?
They'll Lose Customers
Not a good move. People who are happy with their plan won't want to pay more money for the same services.
I Called This
When T-Mobile experienced this same issue, all the trolls came out to bash. But I told everyone then to just wait: it's coming to your wireless provider, too. And it'll be just as big and just as bad.
They Were Likely Hacked
Despite AT&T's claims to the contrary, the outage was most likely a hacker. And despite T-Mobile's issues with hackers and data breaches, they at least own them rather than covering them up.
Time's Up for Beeper
It was a great idea that has been struck down. Most people aren't going to bother doing this.
Re: Is This for Any Smartphone/Service?
Thanks!
Is This for Any Smartphone/Service?
Or is it for AT&T customers only?
This Has Been a Long Time Coming
Many people think that cell phones communicate via satellite, but mostly they don't. Other than GPS, which still relies on cell towers for triangulation and map downloads, most cellular communications have been via land-based towers, which in turn are connected via underground cables. The obvious limitations within the current system are the terrain and gaps between towers. Satellites provide coverage over oceans and atop mountains.
We've all forgotten the main reason that we wanted mobile devices: to be able ...
Quality Versus Quantity
Over the years, the major nationwide wireless providers have boasted that they have the "largest" network of some sort, whether it be voice, data, or both. However, network reliability and call quality are far more important these days rather than coverage. Most people rely solely upon their mobile phones for communication, so it must be a solid replacement for a landline. So, the true test of any network is how well it performs where it will be used most.
"The Good Old Days"
Does anyone really yearn for "the good old days" when we had dozens of wireless companies offering expensive plans that contained limited minutes of calling and no features or perks?
I don't fly, but for those who do, this is a great perk. Congratulations T-Mobile for doing this. Now, the other guys will have to do likewise to compete. Competition is a good thing. It brings innovation and better products over time.
Re: Doubtful
I guess we shall see. I'm betting that SpaceX has deeper pockets and greater capabilities to accomplish this than some network that failed a decade ago in Australia.
Re: Doubtful
I guess we shall see. I'm betting that SpaceX has deeper pockets abd greater capabilities to accomplish this than some network that failed a decade ago in Australia.
Game Changer
If this works as advertised, this will be a game changer. No more being stuck in the middle of nowhere without a way to communicate or request help.
Another Benefit of 5G Voice
5G has greater capacity than LTE and is comparable, in that respect, to CDMA voice. I think that 5G will be the best of both worlds once VONR becomes widespread. LTE, despite its speediness and clarity, will never rival CDMA for voice-call capacity. 5G should be able to do both and even more.
This Will Be a Game Changer
The reason most of us older folks bought cellphones in the first place was to have a way to contact someone in an emergency situation and vice versa. However, as network technology has improved, network coverage in certain areas has actually shrunk. I look forward to a time when you can make a call essentially anywhere outside.
Still Awaiting Android 12
I have a Samsung A32, which is slated to receive it, and here's 13 Beta! 😠
Re: Unlimited Data Doesn't Mean Unlimited Speed
It's unlimited data, not unlimited speed. There's no such thing as unlimited speed, hence my initial point.
Unlimited Data Doesn't Mean Unlimited Speed
Apparently, the entire world is stupid nowadays. Why would anyone think that their unlimited data would be at the highest speed possible? The concept is that if you exceed your high-speed cap, you don't get charged additional fees for whatever your phone uses passively or you use intentionally. That's what it has ALWAYS meant. If Mint were advertising unlimited high-speed data, then yea, that would be false advertising.
Why 5G Is Important
5G is basically CDMA 2.0 because it's not only super-fast wireless internet, but it also allows a whole bunch of multiple users to access voice and data simultaneously. That means fewer dropped calls, busy circuits, bad connections, etc.
The Achilles heel of LTE is that it does not handle calling very well when compared to CDMA. Therefore, one is less likely to connect a call during peak voice traffic or at large public gatherings. Big telecoms like Verizon and Sprint ...
Grandma Trap
Just what every kid wants: a faux smart watch that all their buddies will laugh about when they see it.
Grandparents, spend the money and get your grandkids a Fitbit or something else.
What Android 12 Needs
It needs the ability to set separate notification ringtones for individual contacts like iPhones have had for years. Allowing that feature for active conversations only is useless.
Re: Worry about.....
It's not spotty where I live and work. If it is where you live, then by all means, go with a wireless provider that covers you best.
Re: verizon already does this with "UW"
Not with regard to speed, 5G coverage, customer service, or network reliability, according to Consumer Reports. Verizon does have a much larger footprint, but that's only useful if you live and work in those areas.
This Is the Second New PTT Phone
T-Mobile has now incorporated two companies PTT flip phones into their lineup. Does anyone know which PTT platform they are going with? Will they continue with Kodiak's Direct Connect Plus, but rebrand it, or will it be Motorola's ESChat? Does anyone know?
Re: verizon already does this with "UW"
Nah, Verizon is the one trying to keep up with them.
Re: Say it Ain't So!
The purpose of my post was to underscore the hypocrisy of people who do wave away this sort of thing if it's their wireless or phone provider. However, if it's the other guy, they light into them without mercy.
Re: Yawn…..
I think that many of us were hoping for the satellite connectivity for emergency situations. Unfortunately, that went away fast, and now we're left with a phone that'll take better pictures. For me, I use low HD for videos and pics so they can be easily shared but still look good.
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