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More info?)
John Navas <spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> wrote in message news:<7cJWc.9346$54.137794@typhoon.sonic.net>...
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> In <ce5aebc2.0408240608.7c9ef892@posting.google.com> on 24 Aug 2004 07:08:36
> -0700, dmartin@newarts.com (dave martin) wrote:
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> >Putting all of the above together it appears that Cingular blocks CSD
> >outside the home area, but does not block using AMPS for data.
> >
> >This is consistent with the above info and with the fact that Cingular
> >offers no phone that can be forced into AMPS mode (I've been told by
> >the Ositech people - presumably to discourage the use of AMPS.)
> >
> >It also means that one can get very broad data coverage on Cingular by
> >buying an old phone that can be forced into analog on ebay for use on
> >AMPS when desired. Magicbus reports 14.4 kbps with an Ositech King of
> >Clubs on AMPS which is a lot better than no data coverage at all.
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> You may port connect at 14.4 Kbps, but I doubt that you're actually getting
> that kind of throughput, probably more in the range of 4.8 - 9.6+ Kbps.
I use an old bagphone for AMPS and get less than 2400 baud. 9.6 sounds
dreamy! Certainly MUC better than zero!
It appears that Cingular's GAIT nationwide plans include AMPS minutes
in unlimited nights and weekends. If so, cingular would be the most
cost effective carrier for really broad data coverage.
In my opinion "effective data coverage" requires long connect times
but little actual traffic. Trying to work off-line has never been
successful for me; I like to read a message then respond in real time
(most of the time is spent thinking and typing slowly!)