Commo on the road in North America

[flameout]

HI! I'm wondering what the best "right-now" gear is for keeping in touch with the fam, picture storage, internet ect while overlanding in North America. Planning a trip to AK and would like a do-it-all that works in the US as well as Canada and Alaska. We have Verizon here in NE Montana. So...what are you using? Recommend? I'd like one smart phone, or netbook, or tablet, or whatever works. Thanks! Walt

 

[I Leak Oil]

You do realize that this is the "for sale" section right?

 

[Expedition.Report]

Verizon runs off the GSM network and in Alberta (you could be going thru here or BC to get to AK) we have both Rogers & Fido that run off the GSM network.... in fact I use a unlocked Verizon on the Rogers network...

 

[cnynrat]

Verizon uses CDMA in the U.S., so if they are GSM in Canada you would need one of their so-called world phones in order for it to work in both countries.

I would guess cell phone coverage on a trip to AK would be very hit or miss, but I've not travelled that route. You may want some other comms mode.

 

[Co-opski]

wrong forum but Verizon works very well here in Alaska also.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

FWIW, I know that when we go to Moab Verizon is the only network that works well out on the trail.

 

[nwoods]

13" MacBook Pro with a Skype HD account, running a Verizon 3G aircard. Done.

 

[alexfm]

Verizon works well out in the boonies.

Shameless plug:

I've got a verizon blackberry for sale.

 

[flameout]

Ah Crap! I knew I was in the wrong spot...where would this question be best answered? Thanks for the replies anyway. NWOOD got the closest to answering my question. Thanks everyone. Now get back to buying the great stuff on here! Walt

 

[Co-opski]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/47-Communications-HAM-CB-2M-SAT

Expedition Support Equipment and Adventure Activities>Support Equipment>Communications: Ham, CB, 2M, Sat.