For $12/month I might be convinced to go stand outside. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
Mike wrote:
>> Actually, an increasing number of people have their mobiles as their
>> only phone these days. ...
> Bad idea around here for many reasons.
>
> a) sketchy service. No service here at the house at all. While driving
> around you see people parked at known hot spots. Typical conversation
> goes something like this, "...you're fading out. Call me back when you
> get to a real phone." Or you get a bill with international roaming
> charges since you picked up a tower on Saltspring Island.
>
> 2) I want E911
>
> third: ADSL. No cable around here
>
> D) and I need a phone when the power goes out. Cell phones are great...
> until the battery goes dead.
>
> I considered a cell phone for emergencies when we go traveling. Problem
> is that we travel to places with no cell service. Generally no service
> in the mountains after it (cell service) went digital. It would have
> been comforting to be able to call for assistance while out in the
> desert in Nevada last week but a cell phone is useless there.
>
> I actually looked into satellite phones. Specifically Globalstar. They
> were being sold for $350 for the phone (1600) + set up charge $50 with a
> plan at about $12/mo unlimited calling in the N. American zone. However
> I have no experience with reception, customer service, etc. Anyone use
> one of these? I hear that you have to be outside to get a satellite
> lock. Also service can be problem at certain times of day until they
> launch more satellites.
>
> Mike
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