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  1. Alltel--Already Part of the Mobile to Mobile calling network, Verizon Wireless

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    nicknrm
    , 01-18-2009 at 09:20 PM (Wireless World on CPF)
    This is a huge surprise. We knew Verizon Wireless had a lot of drive and ambition, but wow. In less than 10 days, Verizon Wireless customers can already call Alltel customers--For Free!

    Alltel customers aren't as happy with this. They are still not able to call Verizon Wireless customers for free.

    The two major crevasses:

    • Doesn't work for Alltel customers calling Verizon Wireless customers.
    • Not all Alltel customers can be called for free from a Verizon
    ...

    Updated 01-18-2009 at 09:23 PM by nicknrm

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  2. Cell Tower Backup Plan...denied.

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    nicknrm
    , 12-07-2008 at 11:28 PM (Wireless World on CPF)
    The FCC is always looking for ways to improve the quality of service for the millions of customers who are using their wireless phones in the United States. They also want to protect the customers from any harms, but that's besides the point.

    The FCC sent in a Cell Tower Backup plan which would require every U.S. wireless carrier to improve their wireless towers to have at least 8 hours of emergency backup power, in the case of an emergency. Let's think back to Hurricane Katrina,
    ...

    Updated 01-18-2009 at 09:18 PM by nicknrm

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  3. Cellular Music...Which Carrier?

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    nicknrm
    , 12-07-2008 at 11:00 PM (Wireless World on CPF)
    This Blog is here to assess the world of Mobile Music with each wireless carrier. This is aimed at Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS, AT&T, and T-Mobile's mobile music store and mobile music phones.

    Which is the best? Which is the largest, smallest? What do you need to know? Music on your wireless device is now the most popular reason to own a cell phone. What happened to using it to call?


    Verizon Wireless, V CAST Music | Rhapsody - This new music service from Verizon ...

    Updated 12-13-2008 at 12:57 AM by nicknrm

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