http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/ Engadget Comments for TerreStar Genus: AT&T's first dual-mode cellular / satellite smartphone 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/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
also any word on additional cost to the end user for roaming on sats?]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
Isn't that why you can access DirecTV in other countries (albeit illegally)?]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
You won't be able to just switch carriers for sat service, either. The SIM authenticates to the sat network as well as the GSM network.

That also does not mean an Inmarsat or Thuraya SIM will work out of the box, either. Well, maybe the GSM side of Thuraya's roaming, but definitely not the satellite side of it.

Although I do question TerreStar's use of an IP-based satellite network and VoIP on the sat network side - isn't satellite data slow enough? Wouldn't VoIP lag like hell?]]>Sep 30th 2009 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
A very smart business move by ATT.

This is not targeted for the regular users. The cost of using the satellite service will be much larger than any normal plan.]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
voice $39.99+
unlimited text $15+
data $30
sat communication $9000!!!!]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 2:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Oct 2nd 2009 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 2:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1556735/terrestar-genus-connect]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/

but wait the call drop rate will go up to 50% as acceptable]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/

Now what does this do for roaming charges?]]>Sep 30th 2009 1:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Until companies like AAPL buy a couple Sat's will there be any competition to lower the costs. Face it, the internet is struggling to keep up with the loads placed on it and no cures on the horizon is spite of all the PR mumbo jumbo.]]>Sep 30th 2009 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
And to the person asking about how they can limit where you use it, you only will be able to get a signal where they want you to get one. The reflector shape and electronic beam steering on the bus means that you won't be able to get a signal outside of the footprint of the reflector.]]>Sep 30th 2009 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/Sep 30th 2009 2:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/terrestar-genus-atandts-first-dual-mode-cellular-satellite-sma/
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