http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/ Engadget Comments for Sprint mandating WiFi on future smartphones, WLAN-lovin' BlackBerry Tour coming next year http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 10:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
GSM is good because Europe tried to avoid paying a US company (Qualcomm) patent royalties so GSM is more widespread. GSM also adopted sim cards which is great, it is possible with CDMA or I just switch online with sprint it takes a min or so. And GSM uses less battery. CDMA has way faster data and much clearer voice..

GSM is 2g, CDMA is 3g]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
Once again, you're a joke without a punchline. But, a joke nonetheless.]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
CDMA will die naturally, there's no need to get worked up about it- 4G CDMA (UMB) is gone, no one on Earth will deploy it as far as I know. And Qualcomm doesn't care either, since their patents are in HSPA and LTE too...]]>Jul 9th 2009 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 9:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 9:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 9:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
Can't wait for a proper GSM Pre. ]]>Jul 9th 2009 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/

CDMA is the superior standard.. period. Why do you think Sprint has a better network than AT&T with less money.. I love sprint for their prices and service, but from a business standpoint they have done some dumb things (like buying an obsolete network).. What do you think GSM uses for 3g.. Lol your AT&T phones dont have Qualcomm stickers on the back for nothing..

GSM is good because Europe and Asia tried to avoid paying a US company (Qualcomm) patent royalties so GSM is more widespread. GSM also adopted sim cards which is great, it is possible to use a type of SIM card with CDMA or I just switch online with sprint it takes a min or so. And GSM uses less battery. But CDMA has way faster data and much clearer voice..

GSM is 2g, CDMA is 3g]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 1:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/When an upgrade path to 3G was decided the US went to CDMA2000 and GSM world went to WCDMA. Note the use of CDMA for both.
4G that's some way away. Verizon for non technology reasons will try to morph to a compatible technology of their 45% partner from the UK. Thats a business rather than a best technology decision.
In truth Qualcomm has massive patents across the board and will win and make a profit whatever direction of 4G and 5G.
Those who complain about the USA not being a GSM country likely do not understand the technologies involved and how (apart from old AT&T wireless which went GSM to make themselves a better BUYOUT, todays AT&T isn't yesterdays AT&T apart from the technology used) . In general the move to 3G has been relatively painless and relatively inexpensive for original CDMA carriers compared to the expensive and tortuous upgrades of tehnology for GSM networks.]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
Once again, you're a joke without a punchline. But, a joke nonetheless.]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/:(]]>Jul 9th 2009 8:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 1:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 9:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 8:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 9:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 11:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 10:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 10:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 10:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 1:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
Compare the 3G speed chart and the WiFi speed chart here across multiple phones: http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3595&p=6]]>Jul 10th 2009 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 9th 2009 10:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
WiMax will trounce on LTE. No ifs, ands, or buts! Your ancient GSM technology is going to be long forgotten with Sprint/Clearwire leading the way.

If you want to reply you can at alphaspartan003@gmail.com.]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
While there are some players behind the technology, it doesn't mean the product will be successful. From what I've been hearing, the quality of the service still has a LONG way to go. Sprint will eventually incorporate LTE into it's network as well. ]]>Jul 10th 2009 1:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
First off, Samsung is not WiMAX exclusive, and is developing chipsets and handsets for both LTE and WiMAX. Secondly, Ericsson pulled the plug on their WiMAX products in 2007, and Nokia killed their WiMAX products earlier this year. No major European operators are deploying WiMAX, and China (the biggest single mobile market in the world) is going LTE.

Yea, WiMAX is "the future", alright. ]]>Jul 10th 2009 8:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 1:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Jul 10th 2009 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/
They sold every last one of their towers to TowerCo, so they actually don't own their own network anymore. This Wi-Fi junk is a ploy to minimize the use of tower infrustructure and route calls cheaper for themselves. Oh yea, and the customer gets Wi-Fi as a byproduct.]]>Jul 10th 2009 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/sprint-mandating-wifi-on-future-smartphones-wlan-lovin-blackbe/Escorts London
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