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The D807 uses EDGE Class 10 technology and supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the popular high speed EDGE data protocol. With its Bluetooth capability and a Cingular data plan, the D807 can also be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone features a built-in browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing.

EDGE, Cingular's 3G network, allows data transfers two to three times faster than traditional GPRS networks. Averaging speeds from 70 to 135 kbps, the EDGE network has expanded to over 13,000 U.S. cities and towns and more than 39,000 miles of U.S. highways. International EDGE and GPRS roaming are also available in more than 80 countries, allowing access to more than 253 million people worldwide.

While the D807 has EDGE and GPRS, Cingular just released its first HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) phone in July. While consumers may be content with EDGE, HSDPA will have 400-700 Kbps data rates to start and promises eventual speeds of up to 10 Mbps.

As Cingular plays catch-up with EV-DO, EDGE is fast becoming replaced. Regardless it still provides modest speeds to a far-reaching, almost nationwide network.

Storage

With 18.0 MB of internal memory, the D807 has ample storage space for photos, videos, ringtones, and text messages. However, more memory is needed to use the built-in MP3 player so the D807 features a microSD expansion slot along the right side of the handset.

While the phone does not come with a memory card in the box, they can be purchased separately in sizes of up to 2 GB.

Connectivity

Featuring Bluetooth technology, the D807 allows users to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible accessories within a 10 meter (30 foot) range. Compatible with several popular Bluetooth profiles, users are able to pair with a variety of devices.

The D807 supports Headset Profile (HSP) to connect with popular Bluetooth headsets, Hands-free Profile (HFP) to use hands-free car kits, Serial Port Profile (SPP) to emulate a serial port, File Transfer Profile (FTP) to send files from phone-to-phone, Object Push Profile (OPP) to send a vCard, and Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile to allow consumers to connect their laptops to go online over Bluetooth.

Unfortunately, A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is not supported on the D807. A new technology, A2DP allows users to listen to stereo music on A2DP-compatible Bluetooth headphones. However, with all the devices that it is able to connect to, plus its ability to be used as a wireless modem, few users will be disappointed with the D807's Bluetooth connectivity.

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