Furthermore, the only data it collected was from open WiFi networks where people were transmitting unencrypted data in the open. This was data that was being broadcast.
Google don't do a drive-by at my house, I don't care to take the time understanding what information you're steeling and you could get shot at. Why should I?
Fear mongering about unsecured connections is in the ISP's interest. They sell more when everyone is scared. This is just like Comcast's 250 GB cap that I don't come closed to, but secure my connection just in case dozens of people steal.
I've always thought that their cap was meant more to induce you to use protection(security)so they could sell more wireless services to your neighbors.
OK, how does voice quality compare to say Vonage? What data speeds can we expect? Any comments on handsets or projected end user cost v VoIP or cellular. Any ideas on the mobile v fixed implementation.
I don't get it. What is wrong with a WIfi(xMAX) like network. The handsets will also do WiFi VoIP. One number at several locations(both WiFi and xMAX)home office and on the road(limited)with data to boot! And I'm thinking less than Cingular's data plan alone witch can cost 70-80 a month for a laptop. Speed,cost, and coverage being an unknown at this point. Why would anyone lay into it this early, if you're wrong it makes you look like an idiot!
[quote]Utilizing xG Technology’s patented single-cycle waveform solution, the xMAX VoIP system will let an operator cover 1000 square miles and about 30,000 subscribers—based on existing mobile-phone usage patterns—with a single $50,000 base station,[/quote]
Is the parent company(Starr Wireless) not still offering to resell what they bought from the carriers? Have a $9000.00 deposit and fire up your own MVNO.
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If they arrested the guy and then drooped it, isn't that false arrest?
This was data that was being broadcast.
Furthermore, the only data it collected was from open WiFi networks where people were transmitting unencrypted data in the open. This was data that was being broadcast.
Google don't do a drive-by at my house, I don't care to take the time understanding what information you're steeling and you could get shot at. Why should I?
Fear mongering about unsecured connections is in the ISP's interest. They sell more when everyone is scared. This is just like Comcast's 250 GB cap that I don't come closed to, but secure my connection just in case dozens of people steal.
I've always thought that their cap was meant more to induce you to use protection(security)so they could sell more wireless services to your neighbors.
xMAX
OK, how does voice quality compare to say Vonage? What data speeds can we expect? Any comments on handsets or projected end user cost v VoIP or cellular. Any ideas on the mobile v fixed implementation.
xMAX
I don't get it. What is wrong with a WIfi(xMAX) like network. The handsets will also do WiFi VoIP. One number at several locations(both WiFi and xMAX)home office and on the road(limited)with data to boot! And I'm thinking less than Cingular's data plan alone witch can cost 70-80 a month for a laptop. Speed,cost, and coverage being an unknown at this point. Why would anyone lay into it this early, if you're wrong it makes you look like an idiot!
[quote]Utilizing xG Technology’s patented single-cycle waveform solution, the xMAX VoIP system will let an operator cover 1000 square miles and about 30,000 subscribers—based on existing mobile-phone usage patterns—with a single $50,000 base station,[/quote]
MVNO
Is the parent company(Starr Wireless) not still offering to resell what they bought from the carriers? Have a $9000.00 deposit and fire up your own MVNO.