Don Bowey

Apple's AT&T Deal: Setting the Record Straight

To NDinMSP regarding "The best solution would be a huge build-out of the AT&T network,"

The problem is, that's easier said than done. I spent a few years as a contractor working for one the large Cellular Carriers, and it's near impossible, in some areas, to obtain a lease to build new cell-sites or to lease antenna space on an existing tower. All the nut-cases turn out to fight against expansion.

Google's FCC Response Directly Contradicts Apple on Google Voice Rejection

Seeking Alpha "news" has become a scandal rag laden with innuendo and very few facts . You fit right in there, Jason.

Hedge Fund Blue Ridge Concentrates on Apple

I'm always disappointed at any news that the hedge funds abound.

Poor aapl. It can't be good for the average investor.

Wireless Industry Under FCC Scrutiny: Worrisome, Or Waste of Time?

Unless times have changed, the FCC wants the user to have complete freedom to use any phone they wish, which is not how things are currently. In addition they will likely look at the various plans, and likely raise questions about why many customers are forced to take high priced plans with more hours than they can possibly use each month, and why must they take, and pay for, services they don't want, such as voice mail.

Cellular Carriers have used their oligopolistic powers to the detriment of their customers, and the benefit of their bottom line, for too long. I, for one, hope the FCC will finally assume their responsibilities.

Are Things Falling Apart at Apple's App Store?

You raise some good questions, but the article ends up as a big whine.

You have questions, so contact Apple and ask for serious answers. Doing a "hey Apple" within your blog is totally useless.

Bloggers like you seem to want to be seen as reporters, but you don't behave responsibly.

It's Time to Build a Real Mobile Web

Now that Cellular Networks are not just for telephone service, but also for data transmission, everyone should sit down and write the FCC a non-bitchy letter. This letter should ask the FCC to look into (have hearings) about having the data transmission capabilities of the Cellular Carriers in the US, expanded to function as part of the common internet. As part of this, consider that customers of the Cellular Carriers should be able to subscribe, separately, to either the telephone access or to the internet access, or both, and each would have a separate charge. The internet access should be as a "pipe," without regard to the use to which the bandwidth is used by the customer.

It is understood that existing bandwidth for this data access will be limited, but steps should be taken to expand the bandwidth as spectrum becomes available and customer service demand increases.

It may be advisable to identify whether action by the National Standards groups is necessary, and they can consider the value of harmonizing with the International Standards body.

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Ok folks, go do something useful.

FCC's Sternly Worded Letter to Apple

That is NOT a "sternly worded letter," it's a straightforward request for information. Firsthand, I know what a sternly worded letter from the FCC looks like. Your entire blogish article is wrought with attitude and little of value.

Many of your fanciful thoughts deserve corrective comment, but I'll just settle on one: "With T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon all on the same network, there will be more competition as the same devices leverage the same air interface." They are NOT all on the same network. You apparently understand nothing about cellular service. Spend some time googling.

Why the FCC Wants to Smash Open the iPhone

How does such a blog get posted into an area of Financial News?

FCC Takes On Apple and AT&T over Google Voice Rejection

I posted this elsewhere, also:

It's ok for all you guys to WANT something, but get real!!!! AT&T Wireless is a Cellular TELEPHONE company. They basically exist to provide wireless TELEPHONE SERVICE. Other services they provide (Data) are an adjunct to that. It is unrealistic to expect a Cellular Carrier to provide a channel for another company to cut into their basic service (wireless telephone service). Use Google, Voip, or whatever, on your home internet service or wireless internet hot-spot. let Voip companies and Google wire the country with wireless hotspots and run their own telephone companies. Bottom feeders looking for free food (like Google) have always been around, but they eventually get caught. Perhaps AT&T Wireless and the other Carriers should charge them an Access Fee, which Google, etc., will collect from you. Is the Google Voice thing worth paying for, or do you want it only if it is FREE STUFF?

The Carriers are responsible for defining their services and they should publish them to be available to the public (usually for a fee). In such publications they should list the limitations, if any, for use of their services.

Pushing Back Against Oligopoly Rule: This Time It's Telecom

And why SHOULD Apple be concerned? They are straightforward questions, and I'm positive Apple will reply in a straightforward, business-like manner. The answers may be more complex than either you or the FCC will follow easily, but it will all come clear. WAIT!

I Quit the iPhone

That wasn't news, that was a tantrum or a paid ad for google.

Rumors Solidify Around Apple Tablet

It would be a mistake for Apple to launch the new rumored device via Verizon or any other Carrier....... It should not be thought of as another smart phone.

Wifi access alone would give it a huge market without (also) being a cellphone (and it can tethered if wanted). If it has cellular access built in, it should be useable on the owners choice of Carrier's network.

If they cook up another greedy sweetheart deal with a Carrier, it will turn-off many potential buyers.

Does Verizon Really Need the iPhone?

You said "As noted before, the iPhone may be the worst thing that has ever happened to AT&T’s reputation over the long run."

You must be one of the non-technical writers who think the iPhone "consumes" bandwidth. It doesn't. It uses whatever bandwidth is available at any time, which is totally a function of AT&T's Network.

AT&T damages their own reputation by not increasing bandwidth availability ahead of service demand, By the way, what makes you think the Verizon network is any better? Quit blabbing things as truth, which are only conjecture.

Apple: Great Products = Great Investment?

Apparently, many things are a puzzle to you. Successful writers usually have their topic under control before they they let their minds wander on paper.

Why You Don't Need an Informational Advantage, Just an Emotional One

This sounds like another typical Apple abuser from Seeking Alpha.

I believe that's three so far today unless I missed some.