I logged into my rogers account today and went to "Manage Wireless Services". I noticed there is now a "Register for UMA service" link on the page. The link does not work, but it looks like a sign that UMA is coming soon. Perhaps if/when the BB 8120 pearl w/ Wi-Fi is introduced.
I wonder if Rogers will offer a package like T-Mobile ($10 or $20/month) for unlimited calling over UMA. Or if they will make UMA available to everyone but not give a price cut for calls over UMA? Hmmmmm
this was posted a while back, there's an option that popped up in SC called wirless home zone but wasn't active.
it's a matter of time, the service will most likely be offered with wifi enabled hpones like some nokia's and berries.. what's not known is if you'll need Rogers home phone.
Over the weekend while at a Rogers Wireless in Halifax their kiosk had the home phone section in it and while asking about it and if they'd be getting a 8820 or 8320 phone and the @home service. The rep said yes they were getting it in the new year.
Thats just great. What a great business decision made by rogers, with no consideration for the customer. Let me get this straight.
When out of range of a wireless network:
1)Data goes through tower
2) Data goes through Rogers (Metered here)
3) Out to the internet
When IN range of network, the current setup is
1) Data goes through Wireless Access point
2) Out to the internet
What they have done is squeezed in a "1.5" step
1) Data goes through Wireless Access point
1.5) Data goes through Rogers' data server (AGAIN, METERED)
2) Out to the internet
Looks like they are going to route traffic through the wireless network through Rogers. This is less expensive than going through the cell tower, and they still get to manage (and charge) for data. Yet another area where Rogers is able make money is covered! Cha-Ching!
I hope this comes soon, I would love to be able to use my phone in the country, this would allow me to somewhat use it now. I hope it would be compatible with my TyTn
a) Improved coverage footprint: Basically the ability to build coverage where you need it.
b) One number! No more need for home #....UMA is basically VOIP.
Rogers will charge for UMA, but having the ability to get your phone calls over UMA will be cheaper for you....
Originally Posted by The_Stamp
Thats just great. What a great business decision made by rogers, with no consideration for the customer. Let me get this straight.
When out of range of a wireless network:
1)Data goes through tower
2) Data goes through Rogers (Metered here)
3) Out to the internet
When IN range of network, the current setup is
1) Data goes through Wireless Access point
2) Out to the internet
What they have done is squeezed in a "1.5" step
1) Data goes through Wireless Access point
1.5) Data goes through Rogers' data server (AGAIN, METERED)
2) Out to the internet
Looks like they are going to route traffic through the wireless network through Rogers. This is less expensive than going through the cell tower, and they still get to manage (and charge) for data. Yet another area where Rogers is able make money is covered! Cha-Ching!
Thats just great. What a great business decision made by rogers, with no consideration for the customer. Let me get this straight.
When out of range of a wireless network:
1)Data goes through tower
2) Data goes through Rogers (Metered here)
3) Out to the internet
When IN range of network, the current setup is
1) Data goes through Wireless Access point
2) Out to the internet
What they have done is squeezed in a "1.5" step
1) Data goes through Wireless Access point
1.5) Data goes through Rogers' data server (AGAIN, METERED)
2) Out to the internet
Looks like they are going to route traffic through the wireless network through Rogers. This is less expensive than going through the cell tower, and they still get to manage (and charge) for data. Yet another area where Rogers is able make money is covered! Cha-Ching!
OK, you don't understand how UMA works. How is the call ever going to go magically from the wifi AP and then "out to the internet" without passing through Rogers' servers? This "1.5" step is pretty necessary for:
A) authentication (which SIM card is making the call? are they allowed to?)
B) logging (who did you call? was it long distance? did you call australia at $2/min?)
C) seamless handovers between wifi <--> mobile radio
In EVERY UMA solution (as per UMA specifications, and the whole idea of its architecture) the calls pass through the core mobile network... all "UMA" is essentially doing is allowing you to replace the transportation link to the core mobile network with an unlicensed network link (the internet)
Does Rogers have to set up the Wi-Fi network, or can you just log onto any unlocked network/networks you have passwords for and us it?
Cause that would be AWESOME at the U of S cause the are endless GSM coverage deadzones, but there is always Wi-Fi!
Like T-Mobile, you should be able to use it with any Wi-Fi access point your phone can connect to.
And even on random open networks like in a coffee shop... or while in an apartment building
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Originally Posted by jase88
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