The Future of the Phone: The End of the Cell


	The Future of the Phone: The End of the Cell

tabsey

4-22-2009 7:53 AM

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tabsey says:

The constant change keeps people working. Just add retraining and the new worker is born.
I wonder how the mobile carriers are going in this crisis.

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4-24-2009 2:48 PM

Aqualung1000

I use a cellphone for quick calls on the go and Skype (VOIP) for any calls which take time. Skype costs approx. 2.5 cents per min. Canadian to call anywhere in North America. I haven't had a land line for 5 years.

4-24-2009 2:51 PM

Aqualung1000

And the Skype charges are only 2.5 c per min no monthly charges!

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