[Web4lib] Re: RefQ: Are there web-enabled cell phones that can use local wireless?

[Peter Murray]

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On Feb 27, 2008, at 5:37 PM, Cornwall, Daniel D (EED) wrote:
> I've been asked whether people with web-enabled cell phones might be
> able to sign onto our library wireless network. My off the cuff  
> response
> was no because many web-enabled phones are tied to a single service
> provider. Has anyone here heard differently?


As others have indicated, it depends on whether the phone has wi-fi  
capabilities.  The iPhone is one that does.  The HTC Mogul from Sprint  
and Verizon is another.


Peterr
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