OK, So I Get the Wifi Thing Now

Sotampagator · Thread Author #1 07-03-2009, 02:53 PM

I've had 3 BBs (Alltel Curve now) and am planning getting the Tour. I've never worried about wifi because I've had Alltel/VZ's 3g network for about 3 years. However, my wife got her 1st BB this week, the new Curve 8900 with T-Mobile, which has wifi. We set it up with our ultra high speed FIOS last night and I ran a spped test. It averages 3.8 Mb down and 800 Kb up. That is crazy fast- roughly 10 times faster than VZ 3g network in Tampa runs on average. Plus, if we had wifi, I could get quick service in very remote locations that create wifi with a satellite, which happens with me occassionally.

I'm still getting the Tour, but it does make you realize what we are missing with these CDMA devices. Your thoughts?

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peterr22 · #2 07-03-2009, 02:56 PM

Wifi would be nice

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SenorLoco · #3 07-03-2009, 03:08 PM

I think the horse is dead and we should stop beating it.

SICILIANBADGUY · #4 07-03-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorLoco

I think the horse is dead and we should stop beating it.

agreed but would still like to have wifi!!

cenloe · #5 07-03-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorLoco

I think the horse is dead and we should stop beating it.

I love beating dead horses, actually I love poking sticks at almost any dead creature.

Yes WI-FI would be great, but that's a decision RIM is going to have to make.

Personally, Im going to pass on the Tour, save my VIP upgrade and see what other devices Verizon will soon offer.

noaim · #6 07-03-2009, 03:26 PM

the biggest draw to think about wi-fi is think of it as a connectivity thing.

its less about speed and more about connectivity...

deRusett · #7 07-03-2009, 03:48 PM

I would rather have a strong cell network then wifi, I still would like wifi, but if I had to choose between wifi and cellular network, I choose network

lindros2 · #8 07-03-2009, 04:23 PM

From a business perspective, the lack of Wi-Fi means Verizon and Sprint can drag customers over hot coals by charging for overage (over 5GB/month).

More ways to screw customers.

lovemytoys · #9 07-03-2009, 04:36 PM

You know guys, I know you think the dead horse thing is funny, but some of us actually love horses. Please knock off the horrible pictures. Thank you.

gotblackberry · #10 07-03-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lindros2

From a business perspective, the lack of Wi-Fi means Verizon and Sprint can drag customers over hot coals by charging for overage (over 5GB/month).

More ways to screw customers.

Except that Verizon gives wifi on win mo devices like the saga and the omnia..

Try again.

Thumb-Berry · #11 07-03-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sotampagator

I've had 3 BBs (Alltel Curve now) and am planning getting the Tour. I've never worried about wifi because I've had Alltel/VZ's 3g network for about 3 years. However, my wife got her 1st BB this week, the new Curve 8900 with T-Mobile, which has wifi. We set it up with our ultra high speed FIOS last night and I ran a spped test. It averages 3.8 Mb down and 800 Kb up. That is crazy fast- roughly 10 times faster than VZ 3g network in Tampa runs on average. Plus, if we had wifi, I could get quick service in very remote locations that create wifi with a satellite, which happens with me occassionally.

I'm still getting the Tour, but it does make you realize what we are missing with these CDMA devices. Your thoughts?

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There IS no wifi in the VZW world.

They want you to use their network, which really isn't bad. I'm over looking for hotspots, most of which are insecure anyway.

The VZW network, which works anywhere you have cell service, is secure because it is YOUR connection.

Don't mind no wifi.

mystic205 · #12 07-03-2009, 06:57 PM

Yes we all know that both VZ and sprint think their data network is the gift of the gods...but.. its all about connectivity and wifi is here to stay..

not least of which is that my $500 BB would not be so much dead weight when travelling abroad..

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Originally Posted by Thumb-Berry

There IS no wifi in the VZW world.

They want you to use their network, which really isn't bad. I'm over looking for hotspots, most of which are insecure anyway.

The VZW network, which works anywhere you have cell service, is secure because it is YOUR connection.

Don't mind no wifi.

mikejaret · #13 07-03-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumb-Berry

There IS no wifi in the VZW world.

They want you to use their network, which really isn't bad. I'm over looking for hotspots, most of which are insecure anyway.

The VZW network, which works anywhere you have cell service, is secure because it is YOUR connection.

Don't mind no wifi.

Wrong you are buddy boy, all the Win Mo phones have wifi.....sux for us bberry users!

J_Uneek · #14 07-03-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sotampagator

I've had 3 BBs (Alltel Curve now) and am planning getting the Tour. I've never worried about wifi because I've had Alltel/VZ's 3g network for about 3 years. However, my wife got her 1st BB this week, the new Curve 8900 with T-Mobile, which has wifi. We set it up with our ultra high speed FIOS last night and I ran a spped test. It averages 3.8 Mb down and 800 Kb up. That is crazy fast- roughly 10 times faster than VZ 3g network in Tampa runs on average. Plus, if we had wifi, I could get quick service in very remote locations that create wifi with a satellite, which happens with me occassionally.

I'm still getting the Tour, but it does make you realize what we are missing with these CDMA devices. Your thoughts?

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WIFI is nice but not universally necessary.. Plus to get an experience like yours, every hot spot we hit would have to done by ultra high speed Verizon FIOS... WIFI will not ALWAYS be faster than EVDO REv-A. the remote location issue is a valid one, I just think it happens enough.