Bwana Alex,

 

You could be correct about the pre-paid tariff issues but I can only comment on technology aspect.

 

If you followed my thread conversations in skunkworks, one can clearly see that that I have highly rated the 3G service based on technology. I managed to do a few tests including one that may have benefit to others in remote areas etc. Some other tests will include using the 3G for emergency, medical and remote systems. These are just tests and not etched on stone. For the tests, I use my personal time and budgets. The technology is here and I intend to make the best of it.

 

And to be fair to 3G or any other technologies, a lot of end users will not understand what it is about if we are to only look at the tariffs. End users may not know that the wind of technology change is with us and an even bigger change is coming in the next 12-16 months. One should take time and check out the skunkworks mails and see the active discussions on technology/applications/opensource etc.

 

We should be able to agree on one thing though : As a data service, 3G is definately the way forward.

 

With Rgds.

 

Aki.