Thread: iLiad Web Browser possible for DR800SG?
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Old 11-26-2009, 06:25 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by wallcraft View Post
Note that it is the wireless providers who are banning WiFi from these devices, under the theory that they make more money from download charges without WiFi.
Kindle 1 / Kindle 2 gen 1: Sprint + no wifi
Kindle 2 gen 2: AT&T + no wifi
Nook: AT&T + wifi
Que: AT&T + wifi
DR800SG: Verizon + no wifi

You can't really say that wireless providers are blocking the inclusion of wifi. My only conclusion, based on the evidence is:
GSM (AT&T): tolerates wifi
CDMA (Sprint, Verizon): hates wifi
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