From: Phil Payne 

> Tri-mode GSM handsets will become more common as AT&T and
> Cingualr complete their GSM buildout. Right now they're a little
> higher in price, but many of the carriers advertize these phones as
> 'world phones'. The roaming rates, however, are outrageous.

> I had breifly given T-Mobile a trial when it was still known as Voicestream
> with an Ericsson T28W.

> Incredbily thin phone-with incredibly spotty service.

> GSM's coverage in the US will probably be way behind CDMA for quite
> a number of years to come. Look at the coverage maps for Verizon
> and T-Mobile USA -it's no comparison.

Which makes this guy's apparent possession of one somewhat unusual.

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