Re: [Junk released by Allow List] Re: more on MS networking

[tebrake@xxxxxxxx]

On 6 Dec 2007 at 7:29, Lisa Kleinholz wrote:

>
> --- Robert Holmgren  wrote:
> < (I was FINALLY able to get out
> > of my Verizon wireless contract, and skip over to a GSM provider
> > with unlocked phones, hackable ROMs, rock-bottom rates when
> > abroad, etc).
>
> Which GSM provider? This is exactly what I'd like to do, especially the
> rock-bottom rates when abroad.
>

A few years ago, I did much the same as Robert has done; I went to T-
Mobile. I believe their overseas rates are very competitive, and
their domestic tariffs are among the lowest, especially their data
rates. I get virtually unrestricted internet access on my PDA for a
mere $5.95 per month addition to my bill. A local provider in
northern New England, Unicel, also has some good deals and the best
rural coverage in Maine (though as a T-Mobile subscriber I roam on
Unicel for free when necessary). AT&T has better coverage in some
areas of the country, but their tariffs are much higher as well.
Plus they like to sell you modified or locked phones -- less likely
to work on other providers. I prefer to buy my own, unlocked phone
independently and simply slip my T-Mobile SIM chip in it to make it
work. Make sure you get a quad-band phone so it works everywhere
outside North American with the possible exception of Japan.

Best,

William TeBrake
UMaine-History