said by DrTCP
: said by BillRoland
:I can't understand why anyone would pay for something that's already obsolete. Flash OFDM clearly kicks the crap out of EVDO. Why would anyone want to pick 2nd place (the first loser)?
Because Flash OFDM requires new equipment and costly upgrades and has backend integration issues with the existing infrastructure of the service provider.
Also when service provider sticks with standards (industry or international standards) the equipment they need to provide to customers becomes cheaper.
EVDO and WCDMA has more potential than what is currently offered by service providers.
EVDO and WCDMA, from what I have seen and heard, still don't have the potential of Flash OFDM. I guess I'm just a believer in giving the customer the most advanced technology available and figuring out how to make it all work, rather than just give up on it.