[pct-l] Cell Phones

[lizdan2 at adelphia.net (Elizabeth Macalaster & Dan Sayner)]

Saw some discussion about cell phones recently.  I  have an AT&T next generation phone, though, the discussions have noted that there would be expanded call areas in the old existing analog areas.  There was a recommendation for a tri-mode phone that would pick up both digital and analog (hope that was correct, I was an Oceanography major).

I went down to the local AT&T store and confirmed that the above was correct and found that the tri-mode (Digital One Service area) was much more expanded.  So I bought a refurbished Nokia 2260 for $30 and a $10 refill card.  The refill card will expire three months after activation but can be refilled via toll free call and credit card.  No service contract required, use as you go.   AT&T just went National with this program so the phone should be good for CA/OR/WA at a rate of 25 cents per minute no roaming.

Now I will shop for a Direct TV antenna.  See you all out there.

Dan