[Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

[Charlie Richardson]

Not talk time, but you need internet access.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles E. Black" <charlesblackusc at sc.rr.com>
To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'" 
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Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users


Does the gps feature of the n82 cost you air time?

Charles Black
4127 Pinehaven Ct.
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: (803) 790-5586
Cell: (803) 873-1698

-----Original Message-----
From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wright
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

Indeed you are correct and I tend to use my phone with wifi for data speed
intensive applications such as browsing Youtube videos, or downloading
podcasts, however I also use a data package from T-mobile to access the web
when I don't have such a connection. The data also allows me to obtain
real-time GPS instructions from Wayfinder Access, which is another
third-party software which works great with the n82.


   Best Regards,
   David Wright
Mobile: (832)518-0707
Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan Mosen" <jmosen at mosen.org>
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Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users


> Dave, one thing that users should be made aware of when looking at the N82
> as a phone in the United States, is that AT&T use a non-standard frequency
> for 3G, which affords faster data throughput. AT&T uses 850 MHz, while the
> N82 only supports 2100 MHz. So while the quad band features certainly
> apply
> to voice, they do not apply to high speed data.
>
> Hopefully a phone with similar specs but supporting US 3G will be
> available
> soon. That said, one can use Edge, and also WiFi of course which will give
> excellent data throughput where available.
>
> Jonathan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wright
> Sent: Monday, 7 April 2008 12:03 p.m.
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
> Hey there Pam,
> This phone will work with AT&T service, however, I'm not sure if it would
> be
>
> covered under the mobile speak licensing deal that you are speaking of. As

> a
>
> student, I understand that money can be tight and as a blind individual,
> money can be even more tight, however, I do support individuals purchasing
> software directly from dealers rather than going through the process with
> AT&T. For one thing, a lot of individuals have done this in the past, but
> of
>
> course, AT&T will not give them any kind of technical support, which can
> be
> a bbit of a problem for the dealers who feel oblige to help, but since the
> software was not purchased from them, they can't support it. One of the
> most
>
> valuable features that you purchase along with any software from a direct
> dealer is the technical support.
> Now to let you know for informational purposes, the Nokia N82 is a
> unlocked
> device, which means that it is possible to use it with any GSM phone
> carrier. In America this includes AT&T and T-Mobile. One of the nicer
> features of this device is that it is a quad-band phone which means that
> you
>
> can take it to almost anywhere in the world and use it successfully by
> switching out your sim card.
> Finally, if you are thinking about purchasing the phone, screen reading
> package, and or the reader package, and you have any questions, please
> feel
> free to contact me.
> I will of course do my best to lead you in the right direction.
>
>   Best Regards,
>   David Wright
> Mobile: (832)518-0707
> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Charlie Richardson" <charlieofalbany at hotmail.com>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 6:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
>
>>I looked on AT&T's site and Letstalk.com and didn't see this model
>>available
>> on either.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Pam Drake" <pamdrake at drakelroy.com>
>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 5:53 PM
>> Subject: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>>
>>
>>> Has anyone investigated purchasing the phone and Mobile Speak from the
>>> AT&T
>>> Special Needs division or whatever the internal entity is called, then
>>> buying the software directly from KNFB?  If so, how much of a break, if
>>> any,
>>> did you receive upon returning your original Classic Reader?  I ask
>>> because
>>> I know a person who was able to get a new phone with Mobile Speak
>>> installed,
>>> but didn't upgrade her Reader; and the phone she has isn't the 82.  Of
>>> course I'd have to contact AT&T for details on a potential transfer; but
>>> thought I'd ask if anyone has already taken this approach.
>>>
>>> Pam
>>>
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