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Re: [85attendees] Initial Atlanta experiences

Jamal Hadi Salim <hadi@mojatatu.com> Fri, 02 November 2012 23:44 UTC

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From: Jamal Hadi Salim <hadi@mojatatu.com>
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:44:13 -0400
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On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM, Jari Arkko <jari.arkko@piuha.net> wrote:

> Mobile networks -- I have found that it is economical to carry around two
> devices, one with my regular SIM where I can be reached on my usual phone
> number, and another one with a local SIM that provides inexpensive network
> access as a portable access point. For instance, T-Mobile SIM card with
> unlimited access (limited MBytes for 4G though) costs $50 per month whereas
> my roaming costs in the US are 8$/MB on my regular provider at home.

If what you are looking for is unlimited text and talk in the US (includes
incoming) and some ok data - then the sim card with $2 or $3 (if you want 4G)
day plan is not bad.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/pay-by-the-day-cell-phone-plans

cheers,
jamal

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