[pct-l] Payphones vs. calling cards

[ambery-80243 at mypacks.net]

I would go with the calling cards.  They certainly weigh less, you can use them on pay phones or any phone, and won't have to go running around looking for change.  I picked up one from Costco, and it was 3 cents a minute without a bunch of connection fees.  You can also use a credit card and had more time to them at any time.


-----Original Message-----
>From: Jeff Whitmer <heynicemarmot at gmail.com>
>Sent: May 7, 2008 4:33 PM
>To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] Payphones vs. calling cards
>
>Unfortunately I'm going to need to check the voice mail on my cell phone
>once a week and probably make some calls. From payphones near the trail, is
>it usually cheaper to pay in quarters (long distance!) or get a calling
>card?
>Calling cards always seem like a toss up with connection fees, payphone
>fees, etc. Anyone find a good one yet?
>Thanks! This is probably the last question you guys will get out of me this
>year :)
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