NEWS: Motorola shows new phones, media partnerships

John Navas <spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> wrote in
news:65hh63dk5b2ikjfds1h94ushgas0o980s6@4ax.com:

> http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/me...a-entertainmen
> t/media-net.jsp

It says one line about TV, then it reverts into a per-kilobyte old
cellphone data bullshit nonsense:

"Purchasing
Q. What pricing options are available for MEdia Net?

A. You can pay-as-you-go ($0.01 per KB), or for the best value, sign-up
for a money-saving MEdia Bundle or MEdia Net package. Learn more about
the different MEdia Net packages by reviewing our MEdia Net plans.

Q. Will I have to change calling plans to use MEdia Net?

A. No, MEdia Net works with all current calling plans. However, you will
need a MEdia Net-capable phone.

Q. How do I add MEdia Net to my account?

A. If you have a MEdia Net-capable phone, most likely MEdia Net pay-per-
use is already on your account. To begin, scroll to MEdia Net in your
phone's menu, select a category, and start browsing.

You can also add a money-saving MEdia Net package online. If you have
additional questions about adding MEdia Net to your account, call
Customer Care at 1-866-463-6272 or dial 611 from
your wireless phone.

Billing
Q. Am I using my voice plan's minutes when I access MEdia Net?

A. No, you are not using your plan's minutes. MEdia Net is only billed
for kilobyte usage.

Q. How will MEdia Net usage charges appear on my bill?

A. MEdia Net usage charges will appear on your bill in the call detail
section as "Data Volume" charges with a feature description of "MEdia
Net."

Q. Will I pay roaming fees when using MEdia Net outside of my calling
area?

A. No, when using MEdia Net outside of your coverage area you will not be
charged roaming fees for GPRS usage.

Q. How is MEdia Net usage billed?

A. MEdia Net usage is billed in kilobytes.


Q. What are megabytes and kilobytes?

A. Megabytes (MB) and kilobytes (KB) are standard units of measure for
data sent and received. MEdia Net is billed based on kilobyte usage.


Q. How many kilobytes are used for a typical task using MEdia Net?

A. Actual usage will vary, but typical MEdia Net tasks examples are as
follows:

MEdia Net Usage Samples

Example Usage
Check Email 4 KB
Check a Sports Score 6 KB
Check Weather Forecast 8 KB
Read a News Headline 10 KB
Download a Ringtone 16 KB
Download a Game 120-150 KB
Download a Music Tone 120 KB "

It DOESN'T say anything about continuous streaming of TV.....or anything
else for that matter!

Larry
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