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In the coming weeks Bell will be making GPS satellite locks performed by free/3rd party apps* take 2-10 minutes instead of the standard 15-20 seconds to make GPSNav [Sold separately] look like a better product with it's 15-20 second GPS lock.
* Blackberry Maps, Google Maps, etc.
The following phones are affected:
• BlackBerry 8830 World Edition.
• BlackBerry 8130 Pearl.
• BlackBerry 8330 Curve.
Various quotes include:
"Clients should be using GPS Nav from Bell Mobility"
"High quality locates are only available by using GPS Nav"
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Phone(s):
1: Current - Blackberry 9630 Tour & Blackberry 9530 Storm
2: Old Bell - Blackberry 8330 Curve, Blackberry 8130 Pearl, Motorola Q and Samsung A740
3: Old Rogers - Nokia 3360, Old Fido - Nokia 5190
Provider(s):
Bell Mobility Rogers Fido
Joined: Jun 2006
From: GTA
Posts: 1,930
This seems odd, if true I cant imagine someone not trying to sue them
Phone(s):
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2: Retired: LG Keybo, Motorola W385, HTC P4000, LG 8100
3: Retired: Audiovox 8900, LG 520, Sony Ericsson T206, Motorola V2267
Provider(s):
Telus, Bell, Rogers, Fido
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,196
Quote:
Originally Posted by mooncore
Well put.
I can sortof understand Google Maps, which is a complete 3rd party app. But, BB Maps? Come on that's an included program. Boo to Bell
If anything it'll make people think it's Bell's network/software that's the problem because "Telus and Roger's GPS BlackBerry's don't have the same issue"
Provider(s):
Bell CDMA, Telus HSPA, Rogers GSM/HSPA
Joined: Feb 2002
From: Calgary
Posts: 1,762
If they disable BB maps, or make the app functionally unusable.....then I will finally give Bell the boot. The 'effen app comes with the device for christ sake Bell really doesnt get it do they Either that or there better be a lot of promos for free GPSNav. Does Bell really want to lose $95 ARPU clients on purpose?
Phone(s):
1: Current - Blackberry 9630 Tour & Blackberry 9530 Storm
2: Old Bell - Blackberry 8330 Curve, Blackberry 8130 Pearl, Motorola Q and Samsung A740
3: Old Rogers - Nokia 3360, Old Fido - Nokia 5190
Provider(s):
Bell Mobility Rogers Fido
Joined: Jun 2006
From: GTA
Posts: 1,930
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bhagwan
If they disable BB maps, or make the app functionally unusable.....then I will finally give Bell the boot. The 'effen app comes with the device for christ sake Bell really doesnt get it do they
Theoretically they would remove BB maps (same way Orange does in the UK) on any future shipments
I can't see how that'll help sales. I will most certainly dump Bell if this begins to affect me. And they can eat the ECF....
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sammy740
In the coming weeks Bell will be making GPS satellite locks performed by free/3rd party apps* take 2-10 minutes instead of the standard 15-20 seconds to make GPSNav [Sold separately] look like a better product with it's 15-20 second GPS lock.
* Blackberry Maps, Google Maps, etc.
The following phones are affected:
• BlackBerry 8830 World Edition.
• BlackBerry 8130 Pearl.
• BlackBerry 8330 Curve.
Various quotes include:
"Clients should be using GPS Nav from Bell Mobility"
"High quality locates are only available by using GPS Nav"
Phone(s):
1: Blackberry 8100 Pearl
2: Sony Ericsson W380
3:
Provider(s):
Rogers Fido
Joined: Jul 2002
From: London, ON, Canada
Posts: 9,896
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sammy740
Various quotes include:
"Clients should be using GPS Nav from Bell Mobility"
"High quality locates are only available by using GPS Nav"
it looks like the bean counters who provide you with "valuable scripting" to avoid being punched in the face still can't write anything you can actually use.
i mean, seriously, can't they just be honest??...revised scripting:
"GPS Fees are charged by Bell to help pay for the network and the ongoing software, technology and other upgrades to that network. Generally, the higher the fee, the greater the opportunity to invest in network quality to enhance your experience. Just one more reason to choose Bell. "
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Sammy740: It's ironically called BlueChips...something Bell isn't.
Bell's new marketing slogan: Over promise, Under deliver. "System Access Fees are charged by all wireless companies to help pay for the network and the ongoing software, technology and other upgrades to that network. Generally, the higher the fee, the greater the opportunity to invest in network quality to enhance your experience. Just one more reason to choose Bell. "
09-22-2008, 18:39
Bell really doesnt get it do they 
Either that or there better be a lot of promos for free GPSNav. Does Bell really want to lose $95 ARPU clients on purpose?
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