There has been much discussion about Verizon as cell phone and aircard carrier while on the Great Loop. No one has mentiooned T-Mobile, a GSM carrier, which might be another option. In particular, we use a T-Mobile Dash, a combination PDA, cell phone and modem. One can download email on the Dash alone or plug it into laptop for bigger screen. One of the nicer features is that even while it is funtioning as a modem for the laptop, the cell phone can be used at the same time to receive or send calls. In our T-Mobile plan, there is unlimited internet access as well as 500-1000 cell phone talking minutes, Monday-Friday; unlimited on weekends. e It also has free International Roaming which would cover Canada.... Check it out. 2nd question would be how to recommend dredging to Engineers or USCG in the Little Wicomico River, Smith Point harbor. Fabulous anchorage once inside inlet, this side of Potomac, but now has treacherous shoaling coupled with fast moving current. Volunteer rescue group plus Smith Point Marina saved the day -- and boat -- for this boater. Many thanks. Michael and Jane Aboard Swan Song Now in Chesapeake City, en route to Cleveland from FL