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Expert: - 8/23/2009


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Debi,
I read your reply regarding the ATT video share service.  I was wondering about a program like SKYPE and the use of video?  Will this be available in future phones or present phones.  I was going to purchase the Touch Pro 2 and of need be, buy the European version with the front camera.  
thank you very much
Frank

Answer
Currently, AT&T does not permit voice of IP (what Skype does). Since the company doesn't publish their future plans that I am aware of, I'm afraid that I don't know the answer to whether they will allow this or not in the future. Sorry that I couldn't help more. As an FYI, Video Share won't work with the TouchPro that you are planning to purchase. The feature will only work on AT&T branded devices. Thanks. DebiN

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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 and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). 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.

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Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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