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WAP PreviewSo, what is WAP? - WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a recent development that allows mobile phone users to access the internet. At the moment, there are limitations and users should not expect the same idea of the internet that they are used to via the WorldWideWeb. WAP pages require a different type of coding to HTML pages, and so it's not just a matter of accessing the Billie UK fansite and expecting to see the same content, albeit with less formatting and no colour. There is no multimedia capability at the moment with WAP browsers.
So what can I expect from the WAP Billie site? - Imagine sitting around with a group of friends in a park, discussing music, and you want to find out concert dates in your area. You simply dial into the site from there and check the latest dates. While you are there, you check the latest news, find out about a new single, read an interview and leave a message on the message board. How do I access the site from my mobile phone? - First of all, its important to recognise that your mobile phone must be WAP-capable. Very few existing mobile phones are, but this is expected to change with the introduction of new phones over the next year or so. You will be unable to access the site via a standard mobile phone. If you have a WAP phone, and it is configured for access via a WAP gateway (see your service provider), then the URL is http://globalspot.net/billie/wap/index.wml. What would you like to see on the WAP site? Where do I get an internet (WAP) mobile phone? - Try your existing service provider. They may have special deals to upgrade your existing handset to a WAP model. Most new Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola models coming onto the market (especially in Europe) are WAP enabled. Here are some suggested handsets.....
The Billie Myers WAP site can be more than just a cut-down version of the website. What would you like to see on the WAP site? |
