Cell Phone advice

[Bassy]

With my new job I will be on the road alot(Teaching Independent Study). I'm looking at cell phones but am overwhelmed with all of them and their features. What do I need and who can provide it is what I need to know.<br />Here is what I need:<br />A phone that will have good reception due to the fact I will be spending alot of the time in the mountains.<br />A plan that allows me to call anytime. <br />Price really isn't an issue, but reasonable.<br />It will be used mostly as an emergency phone.<br />Any advice would be appreciated.<br />Bassy

 

[muskyone]

Re: Cell Phone advice

i just switched to verizon nation plan and i really like it works great were my nextel and att had nothing i pay 150 for 1500 min

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Cell Phone advice

Bassy, Verizon seems to get the best reception in the most number of places. If you just want it for emergencies, get a plain jane phone. No flip phones, no color screens, no video phones. These features drain battery power and they get worse reception. Also get a phone with Digital and Analog. Often times Analog is all that is available in remote areas.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Cell Phone advice

When you narrow it down, go to local retailer and ask for a loaner, to check the connectability in the areas you will be traveling. <br /><br />If they won't loan or rent you one for a couple days, move on.

 

[JB]

Re: Cell Phone advice

Hi, Bassy.<br /><br />I think this is a non-Boating Tech question.<br /><br />I will move it there for ya.<br /><br />Good luck.