[TriLUG] Android Phone vs iPhone vs other smartphones

[Neil L. Little]

<rant>
The newer 1.9GHZ/PCS cellular networks are not mature as the 800mhz 
networks (Verizon/Alltel etc).
The band it self is not conducive to penetration of structures or 
distance. Additionally Cellular networks are built
on the basis of mobile coverage. That is in ascending priority:
Major intersections; Major highways; Peak traffic; infill of 
interstitials (in between places). That is the reason for
the spotty coverage on these type of networks. ATT is more interested in 
upgrading to 4G than they are fixing
their coverage issues. They're just cheap skapes and it tells by their 
customer service.

The majority of the 1.9/PCS cellular networks are GSM as well. I am not 
a fan of GSM.
The encryption for voice, 2G and 3G is broken so bad it can be hacked 
nearly instantly.
A hacked call can be dropped to an "in the clear" call and you will 
never even know.
http://openbts.sourceforge.net/
</rant>

Ok, Im done now.

73,
Neil, WA4AZL

Matt Pusateri wrote:
> On Mar 17, 2010, at 1:53 AM, Maxwell Spangler wrote:
>
>   
>> 1) Echoing on a regular basis - people call me and can hear themselves
>> in a significant, non-ignorable manner.  We often call back to see if it
>> will go away and sometimes it just disappears.  Happens iphone to iphone
>> and iphone to non-iPhone.
>>     
>
>
> I have not experienced echo on my 3GS, and dropped calls are no worse than any other carrier in my opinion.  Now AT&T does have the "Mark the spot" add to report network issues.  I dislike the fact they had to creat the app, but at least they are trying.
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