This is a bit OT for shop-talk, but I can't think of a better group of folks to
give input on this subject. Please respond directly to
standardtriumph@btinternet.com
(BTW, I have Sprint and my wife has a T-Moble and we will be keeping to the
western USA on this trip.)
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L 1979 Caterham 7
1993 Suburban 1994 Miata C-package 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4
http://www.triumphtransamerica.org.uk
http://forum.mnautox.com/forums http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier
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From: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net, spitfires@autox.team.net, "6-Pack"
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:24:08 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: [TR] Tangibly Triumph query
Hi, Everyone
The question of 'communications' raises its ugly head again for the Triumph
Trans-AmeriCan Stag. On
arrival in Florida in late June, I plan on buying a 'Pay As You Go' cellphone -
something cheap and
cheerful. Not so worried about the make but I am interested in buying one from
an ISP with the best
possible coverage of the US and Canada. From my studies on the 'net of
T-Mobile, Verizon and I think
O2, Verizon looks the best. I'd appreciate your thoughts on an ISP offering
better coverage than
Verizon. Additionally, I'd be interested to know if any ISP retailers offer
external antennas for
cellphones. Some parts of Europe (mainly former communist bloc) still have many
weak signal areas
where the phone antenna itself won't pull in a call (or transmit) unless its
hooked up to an
external antenna. Does the same apply across the pond? I'm thinking of the long
stretches of road in
rural areas and in the more mountainous areas - especially the Rockies. Thanks
in advance - an
enquiring mind needs to know.
Jonmac
Originator of The Triumph Trans-America Charity Drive 2009
www.triumphtransamerica.org.uk
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