Comments on: 3G Killed the WiFi Star http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/ The journey of a reluctant writer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:30:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Vidge http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-150 Vidge Mon, 06 Sep 2004 04:31:00 +0000 http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-150 I use BT with T-Mobile for wireless access on the go and I have an 802.11g network in my home/office. As with anything, cost is a factor and since I'm not mobile much, these add-on services get pretty expensive for occasional use. We have few free Wifi hotspots in my area so Wifi around town is not really an option. Here's hoping that these new services force the cost of Wifi down to reasonable levels. I use BT with T-Mobile for wireless access on the go and I have an 802.11g network in my home/office. As with anything, cost is a factor and since I’m not mobile much, these add-on services get pretty expensive for occasional use. We have few free Wifi hotspots in my area so Wifi around town is not really an option. Here’s hoping that these new services force the cost of Wifi down to reasonable levels.

]]> By: mcc http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-149 mcc Thu, 02 Sep 2004 18:31:00 +0000 http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-149 I am already living the mobile internet life by using SprintPCS Vision for both my voice and data needs. It's a shame that I can't use BlueTooth, though. My connection tops out at 100kbps, which is much better than the 43 kbps on my old land-line modem. I haven't yet bought any broadband service: it's ridiculously expensive if I don't want cable (basically $48 for either cable modem or DSL). I wonder how Sprint will upgrade, or not, its Vision data plans? I am already living the mobile internet life by using SprintPCS Vision for both my voice and data needs. It’s a shame that I can’t use BlueTooth, though. My connection tops out at 100kbps, which is much better than the 43 kbps on my old land-line modem. I haven’t yet bought any broadband service: it’s ridiculously expensive if I don’t want cable (basically $48 for either cable modem or DSL). I wonder how Sprint will upgrade, or not, its Vision data plans?

]]> By: Mike http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-148 Mike Wed, 01 Sep 2004 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-148 Jeff, I think 3G vs. WiFi has very much to do with what you intend to do with the access and your lifestyle. If you're more mobile than stationery, 3G might be a better fit. If you're stationery more than mobile, then I think a WiFi and cable/DSL connection would be more practical. What excites me is the point at which you could have both if you like and see them switch seamlessly between each other. Jeff, I think 3G vs. WiFi has very much to do with what you intend to do with the access and your lifestyle. If you’re more mobile than stationery, 3G might be a better fit. If you’re stationery more than mobile, then I think a WiFi and cable/DSL connection would be more practical.

What excites me is the point at which you could have both if you like and see them switch seamlessly between each other.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-147 Anonymous Wed, 01 Sep 2004 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2004/09/01/3g-killed-the-wifi-star/#comment-147 Cost is definitely the main factor. Here in Hong Kong I've already switched to 3G phone service, and though the speed is impressive, my plan only includes 500Kb of data per MONTH; I'll hit its limit by only opening a few web pages. Anything after that is charged per Kb. Totally impractical. I guess I won't be throwing away my WiFi setup anytime soon. kwong http://homepage.mac.com/kwong/ Cost is definitely the main factor. Here in Hong Kong I’ve already switched to 3G phone service, and though the speed is impressive, my plan only includes 500Kb of data per MONTH; I’ll hit its limit by only opening a few web pages. Anything after that is charged per Kb. Totally impractical. I guess I won’t be throwing away my WiFi setup anytime soon.

kwong
http://homepage.mac.com/kwong/

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