[Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

Tue Apr 8 22:03:43 CDT 2008

You will need the phone to have service because you need an internet 
connection for the GPS data to reach the phone.  I don't believe the GPS 
that comes with the N-82 is accessible, but Wayfinder Access seems the way 
to go and also needs an internet connection to operate.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <arobbin1 at nycap.rr.com>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

> David
>
> So would the GPS function work even if you don't have the phone activated?
> Are you referring to the built in GPS function or an add on package that
> assists with mobility?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org]On Behalf Of David Evans
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:41 AM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
>
>
> Dear Charles,
>
> G.P.S. should not effect your air time.
> It works on receiveing a signal from satellites in orbit.  The time it 
> takes
> for each signal to reach your phone is measured and the difference in the
> time it takes each satellite's signal to reach you is figured out and this
> locates your position on the face of the Earth.
> It doesn't really use your air time minutes to do this.
> I am awaiting the delivery of my KNFB Reader, but already have G.P.S. on 
> my
> Braille Note M-Power.
> The G.P.S. system operates separate from the cell phone functions.
>
> David Evans, NFBF
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles E. Black" <charlesblackusc at sc.rr.com>
> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> 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>
> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> 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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