Re: Cingular data options

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In <XOZze.42774$J12.4508@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on Sun, 10 Jul 2005
00:17:59 GMT, "Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> Oh yes you can get CSD. It does cost $3.99 a month for the privilege, but
>> you can get it. I added it to my phone myself using the website. I added
>> the feature called "Wireless Internet" for $3.99 a month. It even comes
>> with an ISP to dial in to. Make sure you add "Wireless Internet" and not
>> "Wireless Internet Express."
>>
>> Also, as the PDA Man mentioned, your phone does have GPRS, and it is so
>> much
>> better anyways, and that's what I just switched to now. ($19.99 a month
>> unlimited, and that would work with edge too if you get that razr) It
>> also
>> comes with the CSD features as a back up in when traveling in rural areas.
>
>But... isn't that $3.99/month (CSD)/$19.99/month (Edge) restricted to web
>use for the cell-phone only... not something that can be sent to a laptop?
>And how is the $19.99/month "unlimited" edge/gprs consistent with the
>outrageous fees for their "data" plans?

While there are some minor service restrictions, these plans *can* be used
with a "tethered" device (e.g., laptop) -- I do it all the time.

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John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>
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  • Re: Cingular data options
    ... It does cost $3.99 a month for the privilege, ... >>> comes with the CSD features as a back up in when traveling in rural areas. ... > While there are some minor service restrictions, ...
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  • Re: Cingular data options
    ... It does cost $3.99 a month for the privilege, ... > the feature called "Wireless Internet" for $3.99 a month. ... > comes with the CSD features as a back up in when traveling in rural areas. ...
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