Estragon
join:2003-06-20
Greenville, NH
 ·Fairpoint Communic..
·MV Communications,..
|  reply to wmiller
Cell phones?
said by wmiller:
Hrmn, considering that wireless is the future of communications (look at cell phones) I hope not. If I should look at cell phones to see the future of communications, then we are headed back to the dark ages.
My cell phone fails to work at the one location I would most like it to work -- my home. And it isn't just a tiny hole in the coverage area. I need to drive 5 miles to find a reliable cell signal. |
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wmiller
@198.70.x.x
| reply to BosstonesOwn
Re: Who gives a shit about wireless
Hrmn, considering that wireless is the future of communications (look at cell phones) i'd be investing in wireless technology like intel instead of 'not giving a shit' like this short-sighted loser  |
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evdo9
join:2004-06-25
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
| reply to BosstonesOwn
Ok.. no more fighting on evdo vs. wifi... they are now compatible... or better said... complementary... you can now do evdo sharing over wifi using a small converter router...
»www.wireless-internet-broadband-service.com has them online...
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BosstonesOwn
join:2002-12-15
Everett, MA
clubs:
 ·Comcast
| reply to en102
no speed tests around can handle my work connection hehe. The ones from the government do but they also don't allow us to run the test.
OC carrier.
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
| reply to BosstonesOwn
Cheap considering that they are mobile, pricy compared to dialup, dsl or cable. If I was mobile, and had 'good' connectivity at home, I'd be using a datacard or tethered phone. At home, my 26.95 dsl (1500/256) is cheap, and at work, my DS-3 (12 users) is damn fast
Your Throughput
Download = 39.762 Mbps
Upload = 11.194 Mbps
Your Throughput
Download = 39.066 Mbps
Upload = 14.981 Mbps
2004-10-12 19:20:58 EST: 19589 / 12723
Your download speed : 20060071 bps, or 19589 kbps.
A 2448.7 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 13029315 bps, or 12723 kbps.
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BosstonesOwn
join:2002-12-15
Everett, MA
clubs:
·Comcast
| reply to en102
1x and 1xrtt are cheap now if you purchase an agreement. I run about 40 megs a day over it on verizon and pay less then $75 a month. But I also have company phones threw verizon as well.
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BosstonesOwn
join:2002-12-15
Everett, MA
clubs:
·Comcast
| reply to lestat99
I currently use the aircards myself and I love them. I use sprint and Verizon for work , depending on the area. 15 k a sec down usually on the verizon network. And latency at about 400 ms.
Like you said its not a broadband replacement. But is invaluable when your mobile to be able to vpn to work and fix issues remotely while you are on the side of the road. I do it and leave them run almost all day 12 hours a day depending on where I am going. Not to mention the internal Im services to save on cellular minutes 
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | reply to Luker3
You possibly could get 1xrtt CDMA or EDGE GSM connection, good for around 150kbps and approximately the same latency, but $$$ |
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Luker3
join:2004-10-09
Blacksburg, VA
| reply to Estragon
Yeah, I live far enought away that anything other than phone lines and power will run out here. Wireless connection would be fine with me. Now I also like to game so I'd LIKE to have something lower than 500ms, I get about 250-900 depending, and that is over 56k! (Good dial-up commpany, Shentel)
If anything like that was out here I'd get it, but yes truly ment for field use. |
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Estragon
join:2003-06-20
Greenville, NH
·Fairpoint Communic..
·MV Communications,..
| reply to Pv8man999
said by Pv8man999:
They should really be working on FIBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not cheap ass over-priced 500 down 100 up wi-fi
Maybe they should be working on fiber, but it's going to take at least 20 years to roll it out. What should we use in the meantime?
Those of us in dialup hell would kill for 500 down 100 up. |
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president_me
@anvis.com
| reply to Pv8man999
Good info
Yep, Fiber all the way!
»news.com.com/Optical+networking+···=nl.e703
Get yours now.
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»finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=LNUX&t=5y
Be afraid, very very afraid.
»www.newnetworks.com/verizon%27s_···epor.htm
Fun stuff.
»www.hackaday.com/
»slashdot.com/
If you like my comments please make a contribution to the FreeNet
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Or some good lawyers.
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lestat99
join:2000-08-04
Piscataway, NJ
| reply to mishaq
Re: Who gives a shit about wireless
Yes, Verizon's EVDO service is extremely valuable for me. I commute to NYC every day on the train ( 1hour each way) and get a ton of work done on my commute. It is worth every penny. Also have connectivity in airports and hotels when I travel. This also has saved me a ton of money versus dishing out $10/day in hotel rooms for Internet access.
People, this isn't to replace DSL or Cable for the home user it is for those that are mobile and need wireless connectivity in the field.
All in all, I am very happy with the service.
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mishaq
Premium
join:2004-01-24
Richardson, TX
clubs: | reply to Pv8man999
It isn't wi-fi, its cellular internet. 500 kbps could be useful for those who need internet access outside in the field. Why does everyone just assume all broadband is made for the home user?
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Pv8man999
@in.us | They should really be working on FIBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not cheap ass over-priced 500 down 100 up wi-fi |
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