On Fri, 5 Jul 2002, Austad, Jay wrote: > Ok, so ATT just launched their GSM network here in Minneapolis. > Perfect timing since my 8260 just died. So, being there are many > people on this list who might know, or might be able to put me in > touch with someone who would know.... I read awhile back that ATT > found a way to lock their SIM's so they will only work in an ATT > locked GSM phone, not in an unlocked phone. Is this true? I know ATT > locks their phones, but their SIM's too? Note that AT&T's GSM networks beats VoiceStream's in the local area (I've got a T68, and just about everywhere my VoiceStrem signal dies, I can see the AT&T network, although I can't link to it, 'cuz I'm voicestream), but once you get outside of town, you get nothing. AT&T also has not established any GSM roaming agreements yet, so.. well, it sucks. (I already sent VoiceStream an e-mail asking them to get an agreement set up.. I doubt it'll happen though.) I drove out to Fargo yesterday, I had VoiceStream on and off all the way down 94, but AT&T died and never came back after around hwy. 101. > I want to get an Ericcson t68i, but ATT doesn't provide it, so I'll > have to buy an unlocked one somewhere. But if ATT's SIM doesn't work > in an unlocked phone, I guess I'm stuck with the t68 (not the i). I just picked up a T68, love it. > Also, ATT's GPRS data pricing is outrageous. 7.99 for 1MB, and 12.99 > for 2MB. At GPRS speeds, you could easily go over your limit in just > 10 minutes. GPRS is expensive through any provider, but ATT is double > the price of Voicestream. I'd switch providers, but I don't want to > lose my phone number. Some politicians are trying to pass laws that > would make it possible for your number to follow you, like it does in > the UK, but obviously cell providers here are "donating" big money to > not have these laws pass. Number portability would increase > competition and benefit the consumer since the #1 reason people don't > switch providers is because they don't want to change their number. I asked the AT&T rep about this, he was amazed that VoiceStream was able to sell 1mb for $2.99. Note that it looks like AT&T's service for $7.99 does allow you to use a computer with it, where VoiceStream's doesn't. (Minimum VoiceStream plan that does allow you to use a PC/PDA is $20 min.. ugh!) > If anyone knows anything about the SIM issue, or knows someone at ATT > that could tell me, please let me know. Also, if anyone knows of a > good source for unlocking cables or clips for the t68(i), please tell. If anyone has a AT&T SIM, I'll call VoiceStream and get my T68 unlocked (they will actually give out the unlock codes; they are just about the only provider that will), and we could give it a shot in the phone.. -- Nate Carlson <natecars at real-time.com> | Phone : (952)943-8700 http://www.real-time.com | Fax : (952)943-8500