Re: [NTLK] Newton, GSM data services and roaming - CAVEAT!

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I've found that you don't need a data service to make data calls, only to
receive them.

I use a FirstFone GSM card 900Mhz which sucks batteries and was bought as a
bit of fun. Some people report using Nokia phones with an adapted cable - this
would seem like the best plan.

I'd get a monthly plan with free wap minutes as you should be able to use the
wap line to get mail and other stuff.

All the best

Matthew

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> Many networks are now working on data services also for prepaid. So, you=20=
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> may see some data service becoming available to your pay-as-you-go plan=20=
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> some time next year.
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> Major problem with data services and GSM are however high cost no matter=20=
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> how you look at it.
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> - time based charging instead of volume based or flat fee services (like=20=
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> the ones in Japan)
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