[ale] [semi-OT] CDPD coverage in the ATL?

[Denny Chambers]

Here are some coverage maps that I found. The service is pretty sorry 
right now:

AT&T
http://www.gpsfleetsolutions.com/images/cov_maps/CDPDnational.jpg

OmniSky
http://www.mobitex.org/resources/uscompare.html

Verizon
http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobile_ip/svc_availability/index.html

Cingular only privides CDPD data service in the Detroit, Cincinnati, 
Columbus and Dayton markets.




Christopher Bergeron wrote:

>Does anyone know of any CDPD providers here in Atlanta (specifically
>Buckhead)?  More on topic, though, does anyone know how easy it is to
>configure a CDPD modem under linux?  I've found a few resources but
>I'm wondering if anyone here has done it or is familiar with it.  I've
>been looking at the Nortel G100 Wireless PCMCIA card.  Are these the
>proper steps for configuring?
>
>a) configure PCMCIA services (it's a desktop computer with a PCMCIA
>adapter)
>
>b) configure pppd with the CDPD settings
>
>c) Enjoy the wireless internet?
>
>
>Also, does anyone know what speeds (travelling) that I can move at and
>still get CDPD coverage?  I may drive up to 50 MPH at points in the
>city, and I'm wondering what coverage would be like in this regard.
>
>
>Much thanks in advance to anyone who's familiar with CDPD and can
>offer pointers...
>
>-CB
>
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