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Re: lv-ab: e-mail/cell phone sailing area

From: Jerry Donofrio Boater Voter (no email)
Date: Tue Apr 02 2002 - 06:19:25 EST

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    Frank Burrows wrote:
    >
    > Did the same trip or at least all the places you mentioned three years ago.
    > I used a Verizon phone with no problems. Make sure you get the
    > "National"plan because the roaming charges will kill you. You can change
    > plans with Verizon from one month to another as much as you want.

    Frank, We switched plans upward but they would not let us go downward.

    I would
    > get the Nationwide plan with lots of minutes. That way there is never a
    > question about roaming except for Canada. The new America's Choice might be
    > a little cheaper but there is no guarantee that you will not wind up with
    > roaming charges.

    They do have a coverage plan which cover just the East Coast which may
    be a little cheaper.

    >
    > I don't know what kind of boat you have or your plans but if you can fit in
    > the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa, you should. It was the highlight
    > of our trip. It is a fantastic trip and very easy to do.
    >
    > Frank Burrows 79 43' Viking MY Piney Narrows Marina Chesapeake Bay
    >
    We took the trip to Ontario from New Jersey and found that coverage was
    good with THe Trimode Phone. Several places we were on Analog service.

    Norm (Bandership) said he had trouble with Verizon in Canada. No
    service.
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