It's getting competitive with some of the quality you get on cell phones. It isn't likely to rival what you have on the standard telephone today.

We believe that investments in programs such as Head Start and other high quality early education programs that are proven to give kids the right start in life are among the most powerful weapons we have to fight against crime.

Whether the companies really follow through on some of the things they are outlining is the real question. It's about price and it's about timing.

There's a pretty dramatic innovation rate enabled by these fully functioning chipsets. That kind of integration -- the better use of battery power, the lower cost, and tighter integration -- will let manufacturers roll out product that is technology-agnostic.

Whatever profit you're making on those customers, getting that extra year or so out of them can make the difference between profitability or not. A lot of carriers are toeing a fine line.

It was a hobbyist pursuit that served a much narrower niche.