[IP] more on why am I not surprised djf Cingular customer service, SMS, GPRS
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From: Jim Thompson <jim@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:16:14 -1000
To: <dave@xxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [IP] why am I not surprised djf Cingular customer service, SMS,
GPRS
> Further, after signing a contract, Cingular tells me I can't use my new
> GSM phone (if it worked, that is) to get my Powerbook to access the Web
> unless I pay extra for it -- by using cingular's GPRS system. Rate is
> one cent per kilobit. There is no way, Cingular says, to use the phone
> as you would an ordinary dial up modem. (Presumably at slower speed
> than GPRS). Thus, those 5000 minutes of nights and weekend time --
> which I thought would be perfect to use as dial up modem minutes when I
> travel -- are useless.
Cingular offers an unlimited GPRS plan for $80/mo:
http://www.cingular.com/business/data_connect_rate
which is insane.
They have a "Mediaworks" plan for $19.95/mo, but thats (supposed) to
only work for GPRS *to* the phone (not through it).
T-Mobile offers unlimited GPRS for under $30, (and if there are any
carriers listening, the price should be $10 or less!)
Don't bother saying "Mac" to Cingular though, they're clue-free about
anything beyond the phone. Try Ross Barkman's "modem scripts".
http://www.taniwha.org.uk/
jim
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