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AT&T Prepares to Launch LTE 4G Network in 5 Cities This Summer
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Google Voice would use minutes on incoming calls.
You can use the Talkatone app on an iDevice (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) for outgoing Google Voice calls that are true VoIP once you have configured and successfully made one Google Voice call via Google Talk.
I've called the United States from abroad this way on my iPod touch via WiFi. No cost.
Oh, so I guess all the people that say they work for Boeing around me are either commuting across the country, or lying to me....
that is a work around and all GV is doing id bridging the connection between Talkatone phone network.
You are correct about the minutes use.
However, GV app still uses data.
While true it is so minor it is not like it matters.
GV is what I use on my Atrix for my voice mail. I find it to be a much better VVM service than then iPhone's. Notificaitons are just as quick as the network and having the transcriptions done for free as well is nice. Now not the best at getting every word but it is generally close enough for me to get the jest of the message.
Hmm, considering Chicago has the 2nd largest metropolitan area behind NYC, I wouldn't say they are only doing the rollout in small concentrations of buildings. Have you seen the Chicago skyline?
Oh, so I guess all the people that say they work for Boeing around me are either commuting across the country, or lying to me....
I meant based in, I should have been more clear. My grandpa used to work in the Everett plant.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but LTE isn't just about blazing upload/download speeds.... Isn't it also a better system for handling data/voice volume? So your "5 bars but still lousy service" problem might go away when operating on a LTE based network? And yes, I know the US (or anyone for that matter) doesn't have REAL LTE, but the LTE flavor Verizon and AT&T is rolling out is a step in the right direction compared with "marketing" 4G that T-Mobile is using for HSPA+ networks.
Although you have a 4G phone and your school is i a 4G area, it is only when downloading large files or website assets that 4G actually kicks in. Have you tried downloading say a 2 gig podcast whilst in a 4G coverage area? It would be interesting to know how it decreases the battery life.
Phil
The NIMBYs in SF have probably shot themself in the foot. It'll be a while before they'll allow any new towers or modifications to existing ones.
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While it's great that 4G is coming to Dallas, I'll probably have to lose my unlimited data plan to sign up for it.
For the self-centered who are bitching about the rollout and think that only the east and west coast matters, grow up. Apple does their testing in their home area and so does AT&T. If a previous poster was right about Chicago being a testing ground for cellular, then they'd be a good choice to add to the rollout.
For the self-centered who are bitching about the rollout and think that only the east and west coast matters, grow up.
Apple does their testing in their home area and so does AT&T. If a previous poster was right about Chicago being a testing ground for cellular, then they'd be a good choice to add to the rollout.Says you.... I bet those in Chicago, Atlanta and Houston would disagree with you. I know nothing matters except what YOU think matters.
I actually agreed, if ATT is rolling out 4G they must have tested it out already and are not using Chicago, Houston, Dallas, etc as Guinea Pigs...
especially Chicago
4G In Texas?
AT&T is based in Texas. Their headquarters are in Dallas. Also AT&T has the best coverage and service in Texas. I love being a Texan.
AT&T is based in Texas. Their headquarters are in Dallas. Also AT&T has the best coverage and service in Texas. I love being a Texan.
I get 2.4 Mbps down and 1.18 Mbps (speedtest.net app) here with AT&T (it is much faster than Edge on T-Mobile here).
4G service is just compensation for being stuck in Texas.
I use 4g for tethering to my laptops. I have a Sprint 4g device I use when I need to get out of the lab to stay sane. It is not that much faster than my ATT devices, but it gives you free unlimited bandwidth when in 4G.
ATT 4G should be much faster than Sprint.
NFC should be safe. It will only connect to one device at a time for financial transactions it will ask for a password on your device before it performs a transaction and it will have some kind of conformation code on the vending device to inform you that you are connected to the correct device. I am sure it will also use some form of public/private key encryption.
How many times to we need to keep saying this, Skunkwood North Dakota is not a major metro area.
I would not brag about one day. When you can get four days of heavy use per charge, please come back.
I think they are doing Chicago for the pizza. Chicago is also a great city to make money from gang violence. You can make a fortune sweeping up the brass after a big gun fight.
I use 4g for tethering to my laptops. I have a Sprint 4g device I use when I need to get out of the lab to stay sane. It is not that much faster than my ATT devices, but it gives you free unlimited bandwidth when in 4G.
ATT 4G should be much faster than Sprint.
NFC should be safe. It will only connect to one device at a time for financial transactions it will ask for a password on your device before it performs a transaction and it will have some kind of conformation code on the vending device to inform you that you are connected to the correct device. I am sure it will also use some form of public/private key encryption.
How many times to we need to keep saying this, Skunkwood North Dakota is not a major metro area.
I would not brag about one day. When you can get four days of heavy use per charge, please come back.
I think they are doing Chicago for the pizza. Chicago is also a great city to make money from gang violence. You can make a fortune sweeping up the brass after a big gun fight.
That's odd, since my husband with a Thunderbolt has been thrilled with his LTE coverage in the bay area.
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