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Old 01-24-2008, 11:53 PM   #1
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I've done searches and sifted through dozens and dozens of responses and I still can't get the answers.

1) - if i have unlimited data, how will WiFi benefit?

2) - how do i use it meaning how do I turn on the switch when I want it and turn it off when I don't

3) - why will some software not ork over wifi?
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1) If you're in an area with no coverage. For example ... my home has ZERO coverage; with my 8320 from TMO, not only do I get data on my BB, but I get voice with UMA.

2) Under Manage Connections ... you can set a preferred method; on mine WiFi is preferred since it'll most likely be faster than GPRS ...

3) Such as ... ?
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3. Some applications have not been designed to run via wifi, such as JiveTalk just came out with a WiFi version, currently in beta testing.
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3. Some applications have not been designed to run via wifi, such as JiveTalk just came out with a WiFi version, currently in beta testing.
That's what I get for running the beta; never noticed it not working.
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doh... monkeys on WiFi????
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