Adam Atkins
EF2
T-Mobile
Don't Get T-Mobile! My thoughts...
Don't Get T-Mobile! My thoughts...
After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Originally posted by Skip Talbot
I'm going to put my vote in for Cingular as well. Although its been mentioned in other threads, I think its worthy to note here that there is a loophole in the pricing of data. An unlimited laptop data package from Cingular costs $80. However, you can buy the MEdia Works package for $20 and get the same kinds of speed, connectivity, and unlimited data. The difference between the packages is that the latter was designed for use only on a cell phone browser, however, it can be configured quite easily to provide an internet connection to a laptop as well.
Originally posted by Skip Talbot
Ah ha, an insider! So I guess I am going to have be careful with how much bandwidth I eat up. Do you have any idea how many MBs before a flag gets raised over there? I remember back in the dorm we used to change our MAC addresses to avoid the 500 MB daily limit, but we still had to keep it under 2 GB or else the network admins would catch on. I assume with MEdia works though that the number is more like 20 MB.
Originally posted by Mike Johnson
FYI: Cingular is beginning to block Internet access for those who have been using the Media Internet Express. This service was designed for the
phone browser only, but some have been able to toggle the phone
and computer to establish an open Internet connection. Cingular's normal unlimited Internet service (through a laptop - Bluetooth, USB) is $79.00 a month. The only problem is very limited reception in hot chase areas like western/central Kansas and E. CO - Northward. Not worth $79.00 in my opinion, although it can be added on a monthly basis.
I was able to use the Media Express until I recently changed phones from a Sony E. to the Mot. V551. When I called into third level tech support, I got a spanking! I don't think they can block the old phones, but the new ones can be blocked. It's my understanding that some NWS data can be received via the phone's WAP browser, ($20.00 a month for unlimted access) but I do not know if the good stuff (SPC outlooks and meso's) can be downloaded or if the text files are posted in a timely manner?
Mike