[pct-l] cell phone/internet coverage

[Kathryn Thompson]

Hikers from overseas might be interested in Straight Talk.  Order a SIM card online and pop it in your unlocked GSM phone, and then it is $45 for an "unlimited" (some restrictions) 30-day text/talk/data plan.  It is pre-pay, so you can pay as you go.  I believe it operates primarily on the AT&T network, so coverage should be pretty good.  http://www.straighttalksim.com/coverage.php

I'm planning to use this on my hike, but have no prior experience with it.  Anyone who has used it, please chime in!

Cheers,
Kat


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Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:47 -0400
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Verizon is definitely better than AT&T overall.  There are areas where AT&T 
equals Verizon, and even some few places where it is better, but the 
majority of the time Verizon is better, especially the further north you go.
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