tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post7016373383550129034..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Cell phones and communicationKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40362403053199307202010-02-08T17:03:33.688-05:002010-02-08T17:03:33.688-05:00George and Suzie.... Thanks for the comment. It i...George and Suzie.... Thanks for the comment. It is nice to know that there are other options. This is still too much for our budget, but it is always something to keep in mind in case things change down the road. We seem to be doing very well using email and Skype to keep in contact with everyone. We use Skype computer to computer, as well using it computer to landline.<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying your time in Mazatlan!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73763425775312742022010-02-08T16:43:10.128-05:002010-02-08T16:43:10.128-05:00Most people are just starting to learn that there ...Most people are just starting to learn that there are new roaming options for Canadians who travel not only to the USA but anywhere in the world. Roam Mobility which launched in December 2009 and is quickly becoming available across Canada provides free incoming calls in over 65 popular countries including the USA and calls back to Canada for about .50/minute plus its pre-paid so it comes with zero contracts or commitments. For $49.95 you get a SIM card which even includes $10 in airtime credit or for $50 more you get a brand new Motorola World Phone.Roam Mobilityhttp://www.roammobility.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5074448747586959962010-02-08T12:52:18.171-05:002010-02-08T12:52:18.171-05:00We went fulltime 3 1/2 years ago and got a Bell No...We went fulltime 3 1/2 years ago and got a Bell North America business plan $75.00 a month, plus taxes etc... gives us 250 minutes with no long distance and no roaming Canada and USA,This is the only phone we have , one number. And when we entered Mexico we called Bell to let them know where we going and now we can use that plan in Mexico. We have been in Mazatlan since Dec. 17th and works quite well. We also use Skype for computer to computer and a Magic Jack, computer to landline when we have good internet.For $39.95 (then $19.95 a year after the first year) we can call unlimtied to Canada and USA from anywhere, even Mexico. Maybe another option to look into.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8030529610090427632010-02-07T15:23:49.561-05:002010-02-07T15:23:49.561-05:00Thanks for the info, guys. Lots of good ideas. We...Thanks for the info, guys. Lots of good ideas. We think we will do something similar, by keeping a cell phone around in case of emergency, but have it turned off most of the time. <br /><br />It seems like a bunch of Canadians buy a Tracfone ? as soon as they get into the States from Walmart, for $20.00 bucks or less, than buy airtime cards for it. <br /><br />I would be content with just email, and perhaps blogging, so family would know of our whereabouts, but Teresa wants to be able to talk to the kids whenever she wants <br /> ....dang...that makes everything a lot more expensive !!Trent and Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713372273661874041noreply@blogger.com