Umm... Yeah, that product is called an iPhone.

The iPod Touch doesn't have any cell data capability - the hardware simply doesn't exist in it.

Regarding searching for a wifi hotspot - do searches for "wifi locator", "wi-fi finder", etc in Google.

 

There's no microphone in the Touch, so it'd be pretty tough to turn it into a phone.

 

Just curious, have you ever had AT&T or is this just something you've read? Ive had AT&T for going on 9 years and lived in Utah, Texas, and New York with almost no problems. Im not sure where this horrible ATT service rumor came from. Maybe im just the exception...

 

I've been on AT&T since 1995 and no major issues. It's a hell of a lot better when compared to Sprint which I used for work. But yes, if the Touch had does capabilities it would basically be the same as an Iphone.

 

at&t now with the most dropped calls

i had nextel/sprint before i went to cingular/at&t, my nextel worked offshore cingular dosen't down here i get so many dropped calls it not even funny

i actually thought about buying a satelite phone but i'm spending 1000 bucks on a damn phone

 

Yeah, plus the service is quite a bit more too. If I had some guarantee that the phone was built better than the typical cell phone, then I might consider one. Also, I'm getting used to the e-mail/data capabilities of my cell phone; I don't know if the satellite phones do that.

 

AT&T is getting slammed because so many people are switching to its service for the iPhone. So yes, service is suffering as AT&T rolls out more capacity. This is why the iPhone has certain "features" that limit bandwidth and why there's no tethering right ow for computers.

That said, service is really the same for all carriers. Some are better than others in different areas, but AT&T at least doesn't nickel and dime you like Verizon. Its customer service beats Sprint, which arguably has the best data network.

Anyway, if you like the iPod Touch, consider getting an iPhone - its 10x better than the Touch with 3G.

 

you can search if you go into the itunes app store there is some there.

or if you search those iphone hack forums - there is a lot of information there as well.

 

I know the Iphone is great, but spending $600 for a phone that only allows you to use ATT, which is also expensive and has horrible service, just not worth it.

Plus... for people that already have a phone (like me) and would like a device for emails and all internet essentials without being locked into the I-Phone craze, the Touch would be perfect with internet service.

Andre

 

My friend, which works in the same area of NYC as I do, complains all the time of how horrible ATT is with their service. Dropped calls all the time and certain areas of the city he doesn't have service.

Andre