On 2008-06-23, Sandy Foster <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> In article <485f1a2f$0$27948$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
> "marx404" <404@404.com> wrote:
>
>> First, I would check out which provider had the best connectivity in your
>> area you will be using it, thats most important right?
>> ATT does not neuter thier phones as Verizon does but as XS11E sez, you can
>> go to howardforums, or motomodders, or any number of free forums to remedy
>> that issue.
>>
>> I need my phone as a phone, so I chose ATT which has the better coverage in
>> my area. Some areas are better covered by Verizon, some areas it is all the
>> same. Rate plans are another thing to consider, which one has the best plan
>> and the best phone to suit you?
>
> Thanks. They both have about the same connectivity here, but I've heard
> that ATT also works in Mexico, which Verizon does not, in our
> experience. That would be useful for when DH goes there for fishing, if
> true.

FWIW Verizon phones work in Mexico in places with any population, in
fact the reason I have a Verizon phone is for travel to Mexico. This
is the roaming carrier:

http://www.iusacell.com.mx/

I'll admit their coverage isn't near as good in the countryside as
the GSM operators AT&T roam with, however.

Dennis Ferguson