DSTCom launches 3.5G

The time has finally come, DST has launched the new HSDPA network supporting 3.5G for data streaming and all related services. (And of course, the GO! Broadband services. But this is a mobile blog so we'll just talk about phone stuff). Click here at DSTCom's website or the press release from the Borneo Bulletin for more information. You can also read anakbrunei's coverage on it here. I wish I could have been there to attend the launching but I was outstation last weekend.

But anyway..... "its about time DST!!!"

When Bmobile launched their network couple of years back, it was a crazy scramble to get the lines to test out the data streaming and maybe for some, the video calling capabilities. But to date, I'm not sure how to take up has been for Bmobile, but I heard of numerous people using it just for data. I guess holding on to 2 lines is a bit too much for most people. I don't blame them. Personally, one phone is more than enough to fit into my pockets, much less two.

Having just returned from overseas, I decided today to pop over to a DST counter to change my sim-card so that I can enjoy (or experiment) with these new services. (Sure other countries have been on this bandwagon for quite a while now, but like I said, its about time DST!!!). As expected, Gadong Properties was jammed packed with cars and parking was close to impossible to find. But nothing could prepare me for the shock after pressing the button for my number. I was "4428" out of "4201". I was speechless! I mean, this is a Tuesday afternoon and what is everyone doing out?! Doesn't anyone work on Tuesdays?!

Needless to say, I saw no point in queuing and left. I think I'll go back when the novelty dies down a bit.

Oh well my Nokia 6120 Classic, it looks like its just you and me for a while more. No new services to try out just yet. Bummer...