Verizon to launch 1xEV-DO nationwide

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

Delivered-To: dfarber+ () ux13 sp cs cmu edu
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 10:19:39 -0500
From: "Alan A. Reiter" <reiter () wirelessinternet com>
Subject: Verizon to launch 1xEV-DO nationwide
To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Hi Dave,

Verizon Wireless is goinhg to expand its 1xEV-DO network across the
country.  Currently, the higher speed CDMA data service operates only in
Washington, D.C. and San Diego.  I've gotten download speeds of 200K bps
- 250K bps in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, although you can get 300K bps
to, perhaps, even 500K bps.

Upload speeds, however, are not great -- perhaps 40K bps - 60K bps, and
it often doesn't seen that fast.  Verizon's current nationwide 1xRTT
network offers download speeds of 40K bps - 60K bps.  1xRTT certainly is
usable if you don't have WiFi or even a fast dial-up connection.

Verizon is going to give WiFi a run for its money, although "money" will
be an important consideration.  Currently, Verizon charges $80 a month
for unlimited 1x use across the country, regardless of whether it's 1xRTT
or 1xEV-DO.  Since that's $40 per month more than the typical WiFi
subscription -- and WiFi offers much higher upload speeds -- 1xEV-DO
service will appeal only to the higher end of the market, unless Verizon
lowers the price.

However, for people who can't get DSL or cable modem service but can get
1xEV-DO, it could be an alternative.  It is not, however, a substitute
for these broadband landline services that will be much cheaper and
faster than 1xEV-DO.

I've got more information in my Weblog here --
http://reiter.weblogger.com/2004/01/08


Alan
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