AboutDebiN Expertise I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM (AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel (iDEN)). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience Over 15 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500)
Education/Credentials Master's in Telecommunications
Question DebiN, I got out of the Telcom industry as a Major Acct Rep for Worldcom right about it's demise. I was recently approached by a company called Bizzirk Mobile (parent company - Unified Technologies Group.)They claim to have an unlimited everything broadband mobile/wireless service that gives the subscriber internet access from the phone, unlimited; voice, text, and true unlimited data transfer in the 2100 Mhz range. It has been awhile for me so I hope you can be of some help. Is this real? Any light you can shed on the subject would be appreciated. Thanks.
Answer Hi Paul -
The 2100 Mhz band is only used outside of the US. In the US, there aren't any carriers who have that spectrum. Just like 900 and 1800 are only outside of the US, the same with 2100, so I don't think that I understand how in the US, they could use this spectrum for wireless transmission. It's a bit baffling to me. Since UTG is not a carrier with their own owned network, it appears that what they do is utilize their IP network for the mobile access (voice over IP?). If they are approaching you about a job, I wouldn't do it. I saw on the internet information about them recruiting. Having worked in the Telecom Industry for the past 15 years or so, I can tell you that if you want to work in the industry again, especially after having gotten out about 6 or so years ago, if you are going to go back, then go back with Sprint, Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile. But I wouldn't go back to Telecom with a company such as this. I'm sure that they have a very limited footprint and I just don't see how they can do what they are telling you that they can do - everywhere. I would be very skeptical, if I were you. And I'm sure that it is probably an all commission type of sales job. Not smart for a telecom sales rep. I hope this helps and let me know. Thanks. DebiN
