[Shop-talk] Cell-phone coverage in USA and Canada for charity tour?

[pethier at comcast.net]

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 at 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
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From: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph at btinternet.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net, spitfires at autox.team.net, "6-Pack" <6pack at 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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