I agree that $20 is steep for a service that helps T-Mobile offload traffic from their cell sites, however, they are in the business of selling that traffic for profit. There'd be no sense in offering this service to their customers if it takes money out of T-Mobile's own pockets.
I have some questions: -Do they do seamless handoffs? (ie Can it switch from cellular to wi-fi networks and back mid-call?) -What handsets are/will be compatible? -Could you use it on multiple wi-fi networks, like @ home and @ work?
I have the MDA. When I keep wi-fi on, it drains the battery very quickly. Also, when the MDA is in standby, the wi-fi is off. It only comes on when the pda/screen is on. Would it even work with the MDA?
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I agree that $20 is steep for a service that helps T-Mobile offload traffic from their cell sites, however, they are in the business of selling that traffic for profit. There'd be no sense in offering this service to their customers if it takes money out of T-Mobile's own pockets.
I have some questions:
-Do they do seamless handoffs? (ie Can it switch from cellular to wi-fi networks and back mid-call?)
-What handsets are/will be compatible?
-Could you use it on multiple wi-fi networks, like @ home and @ work?
I have the MDA. When I keep wi-fi on, it drains the battery very quickly. Also, when the MDA is in standby, the wi-fi is off. It only comes on when the pda/screen is on. Would it even work with the MDA?