Got my cell phone bill a week ago from the span covering Defcon. I started worrying when it came in a full 9x12 envelope.
Canadian cell phone, roaming in the states is $1 a minute + LD + local airtime charges (insane rate) = Friggin huge bill (>$200 extra)
Alot of it was calling people I came with, but alot were calls back and forth to people I met/know down in the states (Siviak, Octalpussy, Deviant, and a crapload of others)
For what this bill is costing me, I am seriously thinking of getting a US phone for use when I'm down in Vegas or NYC, or wherever I am south of the 49th. Which, given that I'm down there every summer, would be cheaper and easier.
My provider has decent rates in Canada, but shit all for deals for usage in the states. I'm in Canada, BTW. I recall someone saying that someone had a plan that had free roaming and free LD in North America which would be effective in replacing my current phone and dumbass provider.
Anyone got any suggestions/insights/deals/warnings?
Next trick is getting a US postal address for the bill and have it forwarded up here.
Canadian cell phone, roaming in the states is $1 a minute + LD + local airtime charges (insane rate) = Friggin huge bill (>$200 extra)
Alot of it was calling people I came with, but alot were calls back and forth to people I met/know down in the states (Siviak, Octalpussy, Deviant, and a crapload of others)
For what this bill is costing me, I am seriously thinking of getting a US phone for use when I'm down in Vegas or NYC, or wherever I am south of the 49th. Which, given that I'm down there every summer, would be cheaper and easier.
My provider has decent rates in Canada, but shit all for deals for usage in the states. I'm in Canada, BTW. I recall someone saying that someone had a plan that had free roaming and free LD in North America which would be effective in replacing my current phone and dumbass provider.
Anyone got any suggestions/insights/deals/warnings?
Next trick is getting a US postal address for the bill and have it forwarded up here.
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