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Nick
07-16-07, 06:56 AM
"...use any wireless device and download
any mobile broadband application..."

Coming soon could be a wireless broadband world in which consumers get to pick
any smartphone or other device and load any software on it - not have to take
what the wireless carrier wants to sell.

That's the goal of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin, who
will propose sweeping new rules for wireless airwaves the government is auctioning
early next year. The 700 MHz spectrum, being vacated by TV stations as they go
digital, is coveted for its ability to penetrate walls and other obstacles.

Under Martin's proposal, to be circulated in the agency as early as Tuesday, mobile
services in these airwaves would have to allow consumer choice.

"Whoever wins this spectrum has to provide … truly open broadband network - one
that will open the door to a lot of innovative services for consumers," Martin said.

What this would mean in practice: "You can use any wireless device and download
any mobile broadband application, with no restrictions," Martin explained. The only
exceptions would be software that is illegal or could harm a network. ...

More HERE (http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20070710/tc_usatoday/newrulescouldrockwirelessworld)

Kevin Dupuy
07-16-07, 11:39 AM
The only
exceptions would be software that is illegal or could harm a network. ...

Me: Why can't I install Skype on this thing?
AT&T Support: Skype is dangerous to our network.
Me: :confused: :eek2: :nono2: :mad: :nono: :icon_dumm :beatdeadhorse: :raspberry

DonLandis
07-17-07, 01:44 AM
Kevin- Skype requires a minimum data speed that AT&T can't get. If you want skype, you'll need to switch to a more robust technology such as EVDO or wifi. Of course, AT&T would never state their network is slow, or at best speed, doesn't meet the minimum requirements for reliable skype call.

Kevin Dupuy
07-19-07, 04:24 PM
Kevin- Skype requires a minimum data speed that AT&T can't get. If you want skype, you'll need to switch to a more robust technology such as EVDO or wifi. Of course, AT&T would never state their network is slow, or at best speed, doesn't meet the minimum requirements for reliable skype call.

I was using AT&T as an example, since that's who I am locked into at the moment. I imagine Sprint and Verizon saying the same thing.

PLus, what about AT&T's 3G network? Is it fast enough?