Re: [tlug] Wireless Internet

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Yamagata Hiroo wrote:
>>Hiroo, what exactly are PHS and AirH?
> 
> 
> PHS is a form of mobile phone that's only usable in Japan. It's a cheap
> system compared to the more sophisticated 3G and 2G type of mobile
> phones, but due to its simplicity, they have very good data transfer
> rate.
> 
> AirH is a a 24/7 internet connection service on this PHS, offered by DDI
> pocket. 128K bps (wait, 24/7 was maybe lower). Go to any mobile phone
> shop, and mutter these words. You'll be shown a bluish PC card, and an
> abundance of catalogs.
> 

Good information :) Domes, homes.

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