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The Garmin Nuvifone may be getting one step closer to reality, as it recently got FCC approval and is being tested on 3G bands for North America. The device is being tested on 1900 MHz and 850 MHz bands, but there is currently no word on whether it will be paired with a specific U.S. carrier.
The long-awaited touchscreen device, which Garmin announced in January but then said was delayed until early 2009, is supposed to combine smartphone technology, mobile web browsing and Garmin's personal navigation tools. There were rumors this spring that Garmin and AT&T Mobility were considering a $500 price point for device plus a two-year contract and $19.99-a-month unlimited data and GPS plan. That rumored plan has not become a reality--yet.
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Comments
Posted by BK Green | December 15, 2008 - 2:41pm
Good luck on sustaining a $500 price point when the iPhone is going to drop to $99 in Walmart. If Apple plays it's cards correctly, the entire Nuvi lineup will be in jeopardy...
Posted by Anonymous | December 15, 2008 - 6:11pm
Even local to Kansas City companies won't partner with the duds at Sprint.
It was a good move on Garmins part to go with ATT
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