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To: Neeka who wrote (136359)	1/9/2005 10:19:41 AM
From: 10K a day	Respond to of 152472

maybe they would tell u to short us cellular...?? it is the piece that pass all understanding.

To: Neeka who wrote (136359)	1/9/2005 10:41:34 AM
From: Art Bechhoefer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

moenmac--Lack of coverage in outlying areas is a typical response of VZ. I have the same problem here in upstate NY, in an area just 30 minutes from a city. The motivation for NOT providing wireless in areas such as this (a lake shore surrounded by large hills) is that it forces customers to use Verizon wired facilities at a time when Verizon is actually losing wired customers to wireless. As I have commented several times before, these companies with an old guard committed to preserving old technology simply can't get it through their heads that they make LESS profit by trying to maintain an outmoded technology. I would dearly love to eliminate my wired service altogether, in favor of 100% wireless for voice and data applications (which would also mean that I could use the same service almost anywhere I travel). In the devastated portions of countries hit by the tsunami, there was hardly any communications infrastructure to begin with, or it was so inadequate that it would simply not do for most uses. That infrastructure is now totally destroyed, and it only makes sense to replace it with wireless, which would be the lowest cost alternative. I'm hoping that the governments of these nations will not give in to politically or financially motivated practices and will instead select a wireless technology that provides the best services at lowest cost. Art

To: Neeka who wrote (136359)	1/9/2005 11:44:35 AM
From: kech	Respond to of 152472

For emergencies, if not for much normal use, you could also try a globalstar phone in the mountains.

To: Neeka who wrote (136359)	1/10/2005 4:04:02 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Wireless Coverage ... << The problem is.......CDMA has its restrictions. >> M, You are using Samsung SCH-a670 all digital dual-band 1xRTT model. I know you have stated that you have "had several friends and family try their phones at the property......all of which are different models by different manufacturers......none of which worked." but ... ... have you tried a 'tri-mode' with good RF characteristics (best possible combination of) for both CDMA (whether IS-95 or 1xRTT) and 800 MHz AMPS? Verizon has done an exceptional job in recent years of extending digital coverage, but as a practical business matter their exceptional national coverage is enhanced by AMPS. Tri-modes exist for that reason and a dual-mode is simply the wrong choice for anyone that travels into remote areas with difficult terrain or without. You might (or might not) be able to catch analog carrier at your "place in the mts" with any mobile phone but a tri-mode would sure enhance your coverage capability overall. I subscribe Verizon first and foremost for its excellent nationwide coverage but I would not consider a dual-mode digital phone. It simply doesn't yet go some of the places I go. Best, - Eric -