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America's number network just got better.

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[In a pastoral setting] Can you hear me now?
*cocky smile* Of course you can.
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Hey, VZW can't have all the fun, since it's keeping some of the network to have GSM, "other GSM carrier[s]" can claim, their networks got better, too. It's a win/win situation, no?....well, besides those Rural Cellular customers who fancied their GSM coverage.]]>Jul 30th 2007 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/30/verizon-wireless-to-buy-rural-cellular-for-2-67-billion/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/30/verizon-wireless-to-buy-rural-cellular-for-2-67-billion/
It's a HUGE difference not just in platform, but the fact that the GOOD plans for rural folks will go away, along with probably several hundred jobs.]]>Jul 30th 2007 7:23PM