That isn't for broadcasting Wi-Fi, they're just going to be advertising that you can connect it to your Mi-Fi device (for simultaneous voice/data). That's all.
oh well is telling the truth, whether you agree with it or not. I don't have the source document as I didn't receive it, I just read it. Don't expect any new PDA/smartphones until this comes to pass either.
And why wouldn't they? RIM and Apple have been hugely successful despite this requirement. Clearly people will pay if they have to. Furthermore, Omnia sales could cannibalize Storm sales and result in less valuable contracts.
Either way, it WILL happen. Don't say you weren't forewarned.
This type of product is not designed for anyone who's seriously going to be using more than 5GB's a month. Consider an alternative. It's not anti-consumerist, it's anti-abusive use of a service.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm in the market for a new phone and money isn't a limitation. I'm also not partial to any particular US carrier, but here are some of the features I'd like to have: WiFi, GPS, good coverage in lots of places, push Gmail (a must!), physical keyboard (a must!), a touchscreen, decent battery life and a relatively slim body. And please, nothing that has a fruit logo on it. No offense to the fruit fans, though. Thanks!"
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