Hi everyone,

I have noticed that when i am making a data call lately, when I look at the phone application, it says "Packet Data High Data Rate" when I am connected.

I checked my settings and I am connecting using Quick2Net (#777). I called VZW and I am not signed up for any high-speed plan.

This used to happen occasionally. Now it happens all the time. Any ideas why?

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Well... it is supposed to mean what it says. I think if you are using the "slow speed" circuit switched data (dialing a modem) it says "DATA"..? maybe "Data Call"? it's been a long time since I did that.

What are you using to make these data calls? I believe that some apps have the ability to let you select/configure which "network" you are going to connect with. While you may have selected one service in the Palm Prefs -> Network dialog the app may be picking another.

You don't need to subscribe to a high speed data plan to access the packet switched (1xRTT) service. Many AC plans come with (or used to) the EN (now National Access (NA)) MOU *option*. Note: it's an option on your (probably) AC plan and not the National Access plan itself. Look on your bill (paper or online) in the area where they list 3-way calling, etc. and see if there is an option with "NA" in it.

-Quick

When I first got my Kyocera a year ago I had that same message and wondered if I was being charged extra or something so I called Verizon to ask them. They said it just means that I am getting the fastest available data rate on my Kyocera.

Yeah! your getting the National Access (Express Network) data rate. Check your bill and see it is listed as an option. This is supposed to be available to all phones capable of connecting to it by default and your data minutes are deducted from your regular minutes. This was done for transfer Pics on the picture phones. However as of late there are many reports that Verizon is changing its tune on that and if you spend too much time online they will remove the feature from your account. So enjoy for now!
mg

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Thanks everyone. As long as I am not getting charged extra for it, it is fine with me. It is just interesting that it happened without me changing any settings on my end.

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