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>> I have Go America but using the
> >Bell South wireless (Mobitex). CDPD is better technically since it
supports
> >PPP connections (I think). MObitex probably won't ever support full
ppp but
> >it covers more of the the US.
>
>I signed up for MobiTex but not installed yet. I figured I'd try it. Had
the modem left over from a previous attempt at staying in touch.
The insallation instructions that GOA sent me were wrong. The new
instructions work OK. Keep in mind that GOA does not recommend or support
the nicad battery charge feature og the RIM solution - they say it has bugs
- - RIM says it works. The effective transfer rate is less than 9600 bps. The
major downside of Mobitex during transmission is the retry frequency. It
depnds alot on where you are as to the real data rate. OTOH, http access
works fine, as does POP.
>
>Yes, CDPD is technological being same as right on the network. I use
telnet, ftp and stock email progs. Enables me to get email off my own IMAP
server. I only have important email forwarded to my goa mailbox, like
gmcnet, etc
All the important stuff ;>
Mobitex DOES NOT support IMAP - a major dissapointment for me.
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>
> >
> >I'm also continuing to work on two way satellite at a more affordable
price
> >point. Full T1 speed is currently available full time at about
$1700/month.
> >I'd like to get mobile sat down to around 100-150 per month.
>
>At a 150 (or less) I'd bite. I'll be paying that to GOA if I keep both
modems alive.
It looks feasible, but I need to get the equipment down in cost etc. I'll
keep you posted once I have a working lower cost system.
Henry
