Let's discuss the Google Nexus One phone, whether or not we can get it, will it work on our systems, and how will it impact the wireless industry in Canada.
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I'll be ready to bet that Nexus One will be the first Android device which Wind will be offering. If this is the case, come April 2010 when my Rogers contract expires, 1.6 or no 1.6, I am making the switch!
I've gone far too long giving Rogers my hard earned money, enough is enough. Every beginning has an end. My end with Rogers is coming near!
I only want it if I can do a free or very cheap swap from Rogers. Otherwise I'm waiting for the dust to settle and real world usage reports. Or better yet, wait for version 1.1. If Rogers doesn't trade us out then I'll only get one that is unlocked. HTC plays too many games with their toys, nice product but always a gotcha.I wants it!
The real question on Nexus One is what type (if any) of VOIP will be offered. As has been speculated in the press, if the phone is fast enough, we are just at the cusp of using VOIP exclusively for voice calls on a suitable smartphone.
In other words, all you would need is a data plan, and you would have unlimited (or close to that) calls (incoming and outgoing) on your phone.
Think of it - get a data only plan from Wind (1GB /month should be more than adequaete for almost all users), get a DID (phone number) from Google Voice (sorry fellow Canucks - none for you!), and you are in business!
I Google preparing to do this? No one knows!
Why would they have to offer specific VoIP at all? Well, they should to make it easy for those that need it but data is data and roll your own VoIP should also work, in fact if I'm restricted in any way I'll not get one. I've been running VoIP with DIDs from my own PBX for years. And now I'm using it on my Magic over my 1G data plan. Sure I also have a voice plan but VoIP works rather well already so shouldn't be a problem with a Nexus. Google voice gives me nothing that I'm not already doing (and I'm in canada). GV is a great idea but you can also do the same thing yourself.The real question on Nexus One is what type (if any) of VOIP will be offered. As has been speculated in the press, if the phone is fast enough, we are just at the cusp of using VOIP exclusively for voice calls on a suitable smartphone.
In other words, all you would need is a data plan, and you would have unlimited (or close to that) calls (incoming and outgoing) on your phone.
Think of it - get a data only plan from Wind (1GB /month should be more than adequaete for almost all users), get a DID (phone number) from Google Voice (sorry fellow Canucks - none for you!), and you are in business!
I Google preparing to do this? No one knows!
Not related to Nexus One, but I am dropping Rogers for all my communication and entertainment needs.
Twitter / Puleen Patel: #Rogers, I'd like to wish ...
In a nutshell, I moved to a new place, Rogers offered 3-month free internet, cable tv and home phone. I signed-up, got my first bill, was charged upwards of $300. Had to spend 30+ minutes to go through the details of the invoice with an agent. The Billing agent was helpful, but this is now the third time that I have experienced totally ridiculous customer service and experience.
For that, I am dropping them, I can't deal with having to spend many hours trying to resolve issues that otherwise can be resolved by 1) proper training and more importantly 2) by putting in accurate and efficient information systems.
Bye Bye Rogers!
So that makes me wonder what we'll get if Nexus is offered by the providers.
That's why the unlocked Nexus is the only way to go for me. I don't need Rogers deciding that I need Exchange support. Why are we being held hostage by Microsoft again, wasn't 20 years enough?
Google Announces Android Event for January 5th - google phone - Lifehacker
Google Announces Android Event for January 5th
Looks like the rumors, photos, and leaks have been proven right.
I'm all for an unlocked google phone!
Anyone have any clue how this would work in my situation though? I'm on Telus (fairly happy with them) and I currently have a cdma phone (no sim). My contract is up in under a year.
Will Telus provide me with a sim to use in my direct-from-google phone if I ask them?
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light!
Well I hope the part where it only will work on T-Mobile compatible networks is NOT true. Apparently they will work on the Rogers network but only at EDGE speeds. Given the dismal 3Gs speed here in Montreal (1.2 max), perhaps I'll get the thing anyway cause I still have almost 3 years on my contract.
Why don't we get all dreamy here and hope that Rogers is in deep negotiations to bring the Nexus to Canada or perhaps the Xperion 10? Dream on...
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