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Hello,
I like the idea for METRO about their unlimited international calling. However, you only provide CDMA network. Is METRO ever planning on opening thier doors for all consumers and expand to provide GSM as well? There are so many much better phones in the market that uses GSM and sacrificing of not using such great phone like the 'iphone' (unlocked) to use the better network would not come cross in time soon. Thank you
I highly doubt that you will see Metro operating on GSM frequencies in the near future. When all the CDMA carriers move to the fourth generation, that will be a different story. The reason that there are better phones for GSM is because 85% of the world uses GSM technology and only 15% CDMA, so manufacturers would rather build for the majority, not the minority. The iPhone is currently an AT&T exclusive in the US. After the 5 year contract with AT&T expires, who knows what deal Apple will make with other carriers and there is always a possibility that they could put a CDMA radio into the iPhone. You never know. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
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 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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
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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