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Re: A Universal Cell Phone? Good point, but there's a big difference here.
A Cellular phone is not the same as a "Skype" phone. One uses straight up CDMA, AMPS, GSM, or whathaveyou. Skype is simply data packets, which they wish to push through the cellular network.
Guess what. Networks are NOT up to the task yet. Some are, but most aren't yet, especially in rural areas.
If Skype wants in on this, they should develop their own towers - maybe use WiMax or something.. Point is, be more cooperative about the solution instead of griping about it.
This isn't about "restraint" of anything, it's a matter of reality here. Would Skype be willing to make a full on CDMA/AMPS phone that operated solely within the limitations of current cellular technolgy??? Doubt it.
Much as I'd love to see this happen, I don't see it as technologically possible on a wide scale yet. Tech is too different still...
The "telephone network" is obviously still accessible to Skype... how else do you think they work? ..The accessible issue here is wireless technology and they're wanting a ride on something that's not designed for what they want to do with it. Sure, it maybe POSSIBLE in THEORY to do, but what about all the details??? Are they going to fund the research??? Are they going to go through all the "can you hear me now?" fun times??? Are they going to pay for access to the trunks at each tower like everyone else???
...It'd be pointless at this stage. |
