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Is there any information that can be gleaned from cell towers with a phone that is not on an active plan? [closed]

Specifically can geo-location data be exchanged (e.g. AGPS) without active cell service? I do know that cellular companies are already required by law to provide E911 as a service regardless of ...
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Can you wirelessly sync a Windows 7 phone (HTC Trophy) without leaving it plugged in to charge for 15 mins?

The only way I know of to sync my HTC Trophy wirelessly is to plug it in to the wall to charge. After 15 minutes (or 5 or 10 or whatever), it automatically syncs. Sometimes I will take pics with my ...
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Mobile phone simulator for development [closed]

I have a new software that I developed for mobile phones, to allow the user to receive text for a chance to win prizes, wallpapers, ringtones etc... I want to know if there's a software that can ...
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IPerf Cellular Network 3G USB Dongle - Failure

I am trying to find the throughput of various 3G networks in the UK. I have a server set up with IPerf running in server mode, and I am using a netbook to connect to it over 3G. I am using the ...
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Leaving cellphone hanging from micro usb port [closed]

Let's say one has a short micro USB cable. If one were to plug a cellphone into a computer, so that the cellphone was hanging down but not touching the ground, would this cause any damage to the USB ...
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How can I create an ad-hoc 3G computer-to-cell-phone network?

Is it possible to set a personal network up between my computer (3G modem) and cell phone (3G modem)? If so, what software would I need to be running on each? Could I just manually set the attributes? ...
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AT commands to activate CDMA modem?

Does anyone know the AT commands to activate a CDMA modem or update the roaming capabilities?
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What hardware to connect PC to cell phone network?

I know that an iPad can connect to the cell phone network. I need to be able to get a desktop windows PC to connect to the cell phone network and connect as if it was a cell phone, but I don't know ...
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Why do mobile broadband modems (aka mobile Internet sticks, connect cards, data cards) have built-in memory card readers?

I doubt that anyone will be saving ringtones, mp3s and photos, and archiving contacts, messages and schedules on it --- So what is it for?
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Any way to bond 2 3G wireless USB keys on a single PC?

I have 2 USB dongles for 2 different carriers, both of which offer 3G speeds. Is there a way to bond them together, and used them at the same time, in order to increase speed? EDIT: I need this in ...
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pppd disconnects from 3G, doesn't reconnect, w/ persist set

I am trying to configure pppd to connect to a 3G network (Sprint, in this case) and then stay connected, reconnecting automatically if the remote connection is terminated. I have enabled the persist ...
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Error handling pppd configuration?

I have a computer, running ubuntu, that I want to be connected to the network at all times. It has a GSM modem connected to it via USB. Is there some program available that monitors that the ...
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Is there such a thing as an SMS controller in a PCI Card?

If so, what are they called and where can I get one? What I'm referring to is an expansion card for a PC that you put a sim card into and you can send and receive SMS from. Please note, I'm not after ...
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Is there such a thing as an IP femtocell, and what does it do?

My dad mentioned a co-worker suggested using a device, that might use CDMA to route calls through IP to save costs on a certain overseas project we're on- since our home base is quite far from there. ...
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Is it possible to use T-Mobile's 3G network on the airplane?

So that I can go online? Does it have signal in the air?
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Palm Backup - PBB

Someone else gave me a PBB file that is a backup file from a Palm Treo 700. Anybody know how I can convert it? What software creates this file? I tried installing Palm Desktop 6.2.2 but it doesn't ...
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What do cell phones/cell network devices potentially interfere with on airplanes? [closed]

There seems to be a lot of debate behind the cell phone usage ban on airplanes. A lot of cell phones now have airplane modes so we can enjoy out electronic devices in peace while aboard commercial ...