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clrmoney
7/7/2016 11:21:11 AM
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Singtel 4G
Singtel is adding 4g whcih means more data usage for better video streaming is great for them.
dcawrey
7/7/2016 3:31:39 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
Video is really a great way for providers to further monetize data. My hope is that is successful, because I'd rather that be the business model over providers utilizing my data to target things like ads at my wireless devices. I'm not particularly someone who uses mobile video a lot, so that's somewhat of a concern for me.
Ariella
7/7/2016 3:51:54 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
<"mundane daily commutes will be a thing of the past," > not that we're given to overstatement here. People already stay glued to their phones while commuting, whether they're texting, checking social media sites, playing games, listening to music, or watching a video, so I don't believe it will be quite as transformative as all that.
mhhf1ve
7/7/2016 6:38:19 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
> " People already stay glued to their phones while commuting..."
Seriously. And people driving Teslas are abusing Autopilot and risking their lives while trying to multitask while they should be driving.
Streaming video is great if you have time to kill while waiting in line for something (or are safely in public transportation), but I hope the lure of mobile streaming video doesn't make it more dangerous for people to travel around....
Re: Singtel 4G
@mhh1ve - Not that I haven't seen people watching some kind of portable media while driving in the past. I actually saw it for the first time a few years ago. I wasn't able to tell what the device was they were using, or how. I just remember seeing a 7/8 inch screen attached to their dashboard and clearly playing a movie. (You could tell by the speed that the screen changed, I was never close enough to actually see the movie.)
The percentage of people who seem to have no problem using their phones while they are driving is astounding. Even tonight, on my way to work, I could tell the person in the car next to me what playing on their phone. (No idea what they were doing specifically, I was driving.) They weren't even trying to hide it, it was very obviously easily seen from the driver's window. The funny thing is, for the most part, the age range of the people I see on their phones while driving is upper-30s to mid-50s. I rarely see teenagers or even young-20s on their phones while driving. Though I would believe the younger crowd is more likely to be lured by the ability to stream while driving than the older.
mhhf1ve
7/8/2016 7:25:23 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
Watching videos while driving is a significant problem. Mobile video streaming makes it easier to do.. and it's just dangerous for everyone. I hope that either autonomous driving comes soon... or more cars at least get proximity warning alerts so that drivers can be told when they're tailgating too close or about to crash....
batye
7/9/2016 6:16:21 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
@mhhf1ve only driving and should be concentrated on driving nothing else.... both hands on the wheel...
mhhf1ve
7/10/2016 4:26:15 AM
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Re: Singtel 4G
I've seen some public service ads on buses in my city that remind people that using a smartphone -- even when stopped at a red light -- as a driver is illegal. I've seen plenty of drivers checking messages at a red light... and it seems harmless, but apparently, it could result in a fine (if a cop catches you).
If you think the odds of getting caught are low.. I've seen a few news stories that cops are posing as homeless people at long red light intersections.. and handing out tickets to drivers who are texting. That seems a bit too sneaky to be anything other than a revenue generator for the police dept.
mpouraryan
7/10/2016 11:53:16 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
It is quite a challenge--in my home state of California, it is indeed illegal. However, a day does not pass without my seeing this being violated. I personally do not get why it is so vital. It can wait--unless it has to do with one's children or one's parents. Why are we so mesmerized as we are?
vnewman
7/11/2016 12:06:14 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
@mpouraryan - I think it has to do with people's obession with multi-tasking. They can't just "be" anymore. They always have to be doing something. And in the car, one of the only other somethings you can easily do is be on your phone watching videos and texting. Or eating, putting on makeup, or like my father-in-law used to do, read the paper.
mpouraryan
7/11/2016 12:20:12 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
Part of transformation requires to be brought "down to earth". It is, unfortunately, a sign of the times. However, I still think we can change it to infuse a sense of humanity and common sense into this.
Am I wrong? I wonder.
batye
7/11/2016 12:54:20 AM
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Re: Singtel 4G
@mhhf1ve sad reality people know it, they should concentrate on driving but they keep doing something else thinking it not gonna happens to them...
mpouraryan
7/10/2016 11:54:56 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
Why is it such a big deal? What can we do to truly change the conversation? If we get to driverless cars, then we have a new paradigm to think about and reflect upon. Right?
freehe
7/31/2016 11:38:32 AM
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Singtel 4G
mhhf1ve, I agree. I am not sure who has a mundane work commute anymore. LOL!
freehe
7/31/2016 11:42:19 AM
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4G to Launch Streaming Video
It is great that telcom companies are providing tons of features for smartphones users but no one has said anything about safety.
Where are the safety commercials from telco companies that warn users of driving laws when using smartphones, accidents that can occur, impaired visibility, distractions, etc. all from watching streaming video, texting or placing a phone call.
I would like to see more safety promotions from telco companies about responsible use of smartphones like liquor companies do for responsible drinking and driving.
I agree 4G is a great path to take to launch streaming video. I wasn't a fan or video initially but love watching videos especially on YouTube. Streaming video is a huge growing trend and companies must employ technologies to remain competitive.
dlr5288
7/31/2016 9:20:24 PM
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Re: 4G to Launch Streaming Video
You make excellent points!
I also think it's super important for them to come out with safety pointers for consumers. Especially the one you mentioned about the driving and being on a cell phone or other device.
elizabethv
7/31/2016 10:11:20 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
@mhhf1ve - even autonomous driving doesn't truly solve the problem. I'm not sure if you heard about the driver of the Tesla that was killed in Florida. Tesla allows for autonomous driving, but "driver" has to "sign" an agreement that they will remain ready to take control of the car at a moment's notice, should there be any issues. In this instance, a semi ran a red light during sunset hours I believe. So the company thinks the white of the truck, combined with glare from the sun, kept the cars computer from realizing the truck was there. The brakes were never applied, by the car itself, or the driver. Which leads you to believe the driver never even knew it was happening - if I were to hazard a guess, I would bet he was looking at his phone. No one will ever really know what happened, but in situations like that, even if your car is driving, it's probably best to be aware of the road and potential hazards around you. I had a previous boss that used to tell us all the time that the computer was only as smart as we made it.
mhhf1ve
8/4/2016 5:30:12 PM
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Re: Singtel 4G
> "I'm not sure if you heard about the driver of the Tesla that was killed in Florida."
Sure did... Tesla really needs to re-name its Autopilot feature because the name gives a false impression of how good it's supposed to be. There are several levels of autonomous driiving, and Tesla is at level 2. Level 4 or 5 is where Tesla would need to be before it should call its Autopilot feature autonomous in the way that most people interpret that name.
Ariella
7/12/2016 9:21:04 AM
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Re: Singtel 4G
@mhhf1ve good point! These advances that promise better experiences on commutes also pose a serious threat when they tempt people to try to ease their boredom even while driving.
clrmoney
7/11/2016 11:03:18 AM
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4G video service
They need 4G to lo launch this well I guess it is needed it todays worls almost everthing is going digital.
clrmoney
7/12/2016 11:07:31 AM
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4 G Data
4 Gigd bytes is a lot of data usage and it is a plus for Singtel using videos etc.
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