Techs & Trends

OK, I'm not exactly sure what this auction is for. Here's what I think I understand..

Vista PCS - aka Verizon
Edge Mobile - Cingular
Cook Inlet - T Mobile
(the only three that I care about)

What I don't understand is what are they bidding on? License's right? Is that the most lines that they can have in a area? And how often does the FCC do this, and how do they determine what areas get more licenses?

Any clarification on this subject would be appreciated, thx

Anyone know if the bluetooth attachment works on the IDEN phone, specifically the i860. I am looking to get the one that motorola makes. Everytime I look at one it talks about how it works on all motorola phones, but them lists the phones it is supposed to work on.

hey there,i am looking at getting a new sprint phone, and i am torn between the lg-mm535, and the sanyo mm5600. does anyone have knowledge which is the better all around phone? i have the 4920 now, and it is a good phone, i just want to make sure that i get the best one out of the 2 of them. many thanks for any help you can lend.
todd

Can anyone tell me why this phone is not listed on Phonescoop?

http://www.cellularconcepts.com/phones/phonedetails. ... »

I recently purchased the Sony Ericsson Z500a through Cingular. Does anyone have any comments on this phone (good or bad)? I realize it doesn't have bluetooth, but I've never used this...so I guess I'm not really missing that.

Also, I was wondering what people think the best phones offered by Cingular are (comparable to the Z500a or better).

Thanks!

Is there any online database for firmwares for mobile phones?

Which is better for the price??

First, I apologize if this has been already ask. I tried to find answer here, but too many entrys...I am trying to move my firm into 21 century. I want a phone (primarily) with ability to get (and hopefully send) e mails from my office which uses outlook express and microsoft server. We may have just 4 or 5 people to use to start and maybe a few more as we adopt. I am looking at blackberrys or trios ( or suggestion). Which is best for reading e mails with sometimes large document attachments? In addition, which carrier. I live in LA area, but travel a lot to NY, Boston, SF and Chicago. Phone coverage is important. Verizon's choice of phones is limited. I like T Mobile's selection and prices, but worried about coverage. My office MAY (i...
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Does anyone out there know of a GSM phone that will work in the USA in ANALOG and DIGITAL mode? I want a phone that I can take to Europe, use as a digital phone whereever there is a digital signal AND pick up an analog signal in rural areas.

I am searching for a device that connects a cell phone to the home POTS system. One such device is located in a chicago based company but does not provide access to the latest in phone technology. Anyone have a clue??

Hello all, I'm hoping you can help me with an issue I've been toying with. I'm wondering if any of you know what the rollout strategy is going to be for ATTWS/Cingular as they continue their buildout of their combined network. As I understand it.. (and please correct me if I'm wrong) there are more 1900 MhZ licenses available in a given area than 800 MhZ licenses, and most of the GSM network currently in operation runs on 1900 MhZ. Only in areas where the carrier owns 800 MhZ licenses will there be an 800 MhZ signal. I've studied the advantages and disadvantages of both frequencies, and am trying to figure out if they are going to overlay the 800 MhZ signal into the 1900 Mhz signal areas, or just fill in dead spots with 800 MhZ, or what. May...
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My husband and I are currently shopping for new cell phones and plans. Does anyone have Verizon Wireless coverage in Iowa (especially around the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area)? We'd like to know how the coverage is in this area. We've heard that it is bad, and it looks bad online, but of course the Verizon salespeople say it's good. Does anyone have any info that could help us decide? Thanks!

does anyone know how to unlock mp3 ringtones from a phone, example a motorola v551 or motorola v600. When downloading ringtones(mp3 vrsions), they become locked to the phone. Is there anyway to unlock them and send them via bluetooth. thanks for the info.

I am a big fan of converged devices and like the idea of using one gizmo for voice mails, emails, browsing, etc. However, it seems that most phones do not inform you of incoming phone calls when you are browsing or downloading e-mails. I have an Audiovox Smartphone which is a wonderful phone in theory but whenever I am on the web, calls are missed and I don't even know it.

Are there any phones/carriers out there that treat a data call just like any other call so I don't have to keep missing phone calls?

Thanks

I have seen FM radio softwares from free mobile software site and found that the softwares work in symbian 60 series phones. I just want to ask if this really works on Nokia 6600.

hey boys out there, i have an irda receiver USB but it came with my logitech cordless gamepad and works fine with it...I wanted to buy an IRDA usb receiver but i'm thinking: can this irda receiver (that works with my cordless gamepad) work with my cellphone (siemens s65) and if yes where can i find a driver working in order for the system to recognize this ir receiver as an independent one?
HELP . I DON'T WANNA SPARE MONEY FOR NOTHING!

i got the siemens S65. Amazing device...
it's got bluetooth , camera that can stand next to some real digital cameras. I got a free 32 MB MMC card by bying it and now i'm gonna buy a bluetooth adapter for the pc and a mmc card reader.In the past i had an erricson ga628(old one), an alcatel 701 1touch easy(terrible phone and terrible software.The programmer who made it , couldn't have spent more than 2 hours with it.), and an ericsson T65(nice one good battery). I see some of you comparing it with K700i. ARE YOU SERIOUS?
i'm not saying that it's not a good phone but in sony erricson they keep it as a tradition to make unsteady software versions.Can anyone send me please an address on the net where i can get FREE java applications for my d...
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