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I've heard that you can make free calls via a wi-fi connection using a Blackberry but i'd like to know more about it. I have UMA displayed on my screen when using wi-fi but can you only call PC's using that or mobiles etc? How does it all work? I've read through this forum but i can't find any info on it, let me know if i've missed it :-)
You should be able to make calls with the UMA connection to any phone number - just like your EDGE signal. The benefit being imporoved signals using a WiFi connection indoors.
Other benefits may be carrier dependent. On TMO USA for example, we can pay $10 a month for unlimited UMA calls....
Perhaps EDGE coverage is not in your country (hard to imagine since I am getting EDGE on my 8320 here in China)...does not change the answer - phone anyone you like on UMA - I know I get great, clear calls on mine!
if you really want to take full advantage of the UMA feature on your 8320. You would need to get a VoIP router like the one tmobile sells. the only reason why i say that is because it is voice prioritized. regular wifi routers are not set up to handle that type of data stream so most of the time you will experience a lot of dropped calls while on UMA. The regular router from Tmo is technically free. its $30 with a $30 mail in rebate which to me is a damn good price considering its maid from Linksys lol. i Currently use the HiPort which is the new router that was released from Tmo for their @home service ( I work for them hehe). if you need anymore help answering questions feel free to PM me or just write back to this.
Thanks everyone. I'm in the UK which i'm sure has EDGE and i live in Birmingham so i'm sure this area has EDGE coverage. We've just had the 7.8Mpbs mobile broadband speed update from Vodafone here :-D
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