However, the GPRS network runs the risk of disappointing users if it is over-marketed. The technology is still not powerful enough to allow rapid sending of photos, the watching of video files, or the opening of email attachments.
On the other hand, subscribers will have unlimited access to online news, weather, sport and entertainment listings. The reading of emails will also be free, although a charge will be made for each email sent. Orange intends to roll the same offer out across Europe by September.