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jkb@ix.netcom.com

Fri, Mar 22, 2002 4:17 PM

First, I have no connection with AT&T other than as a user of their services.

AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in my
local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one called
"Digital One Rate". I am a consultant and I travel all over the country so
I need a plan that is truly national. With this plan I can make local and
long distance calls from anywhere there is cellular service with no roaming
and no long distance charges. In the early days I would occasionally get
roaming charges on my bill, but they were always removed when I called
AT&T. This has not happened for many months.

When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true
national plan. Other companies (Sprint for instance) advertises a
nationwide calling plan, but it is only free of roaming charges when you
are on their network.

James K. Barrentine
Information Partners, Inc.
Technology & Management Solutions for Libraries
11470 Euclid Avenue, #404
Cleveland, OH 44106-3926
216-371-2415 (voice)
216-932-4980 (fax)
mailto:jkb@ix.netcom.com

First, I have no connection with AT&T other than as a user of their services. AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in my local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one called "Digital One Rate". I am a consultant and I travel all over the country so I need a plan that is truly national. With this plan I can make local and long distance calls from anywhere there is cellular service with no roaming and no long distance charges. In the early days I would occasionally get roaming charges on my bill, but they were always removed when I called AT&T. This has not happened for many months. When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true national plan. Other companies (Sprint for instance) advertises a nationwide calling plan, but it is only free of roaming charges when you are on their network. James K. Barrentine Information Partners, Inc. Technology & Management Solutions for Libraries 11470 Euclid Avenue, #404 Cleveland, OH 44106-3926 216-371-2415 (voice) 216-932-4980 (fax) mailto:jkb@ix.netcom.com

S

steamer@myhome.net

Fri, Mar 22, 2002 4:32 PM

Jim wrote in part:

AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in
my local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one
called "Digital One Rate". <snip>
When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true
national plan. <snip>

We have this plan. No problems. For those who spend a lot of
time in Canada along the inside passage or the west coast of
Vancouver Island it's great because for 20 bucks more per month
Canada is included. We just add the area when we leave and have
it removed when we get back. Well spent money! Highly
recommended as the roaming charges for B.C. Tel can be
outrageous. One year, before we got smart, our cellular bill was
more than our fuel bill for the whole summer.

I also found that it pays to call up your cellular provider every three
months or so and mention another company when your service
year ends. They always seem to find extra minutes or other free
services for you to keep your business with them.

Sandy and Dawna Floe
"Sea Eagle"
Day Island, WA

Jim wrote in part: > AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in > my local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one > called "Digital One Rate". <snip> > When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true > national plan. <snip> We have this plan. No problems. For those who spend a lot of time in Canada along the inside passage or the west coast of Vancouver Island it's great because for 20 bucks more per month Canada is included. We just add the area when we leave and have it removed when we get back. Well spent money! Highly recommended as the roaming charges for B.C. Tel can be outrageous. One year, before we got smart, our cellular bill was more than our fuel bill for the whole summer. I also found that it pays to call up your cellular provider every three months or so and mention another company when your service year ends. They always seem to find extra minutes or other free services for you to keep your business with them. Sandy and Dawna Floe "Sea Eagle" Day Island, WA

S

scaramouche@tvo.org

Fri, Mar 22, 2002 4:51 PM

steamer@myhome.net writes:

AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in
my local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one
called "Digital One Rate". <snip>
When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true
national plan. <snip>

We have this plan. No problems.

Would you also know if and how this plan works in Mexico? A friend of mine wants to extensively travel U.S. and Mexico this summer - an she's from Canada.
Appreciate any advise -- Tks, George

steamer@myhome.net writes: >> AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in >> my local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one >> called "Digital One Rate". <snip> > > When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true >> national plan. <snip> > >We have this plan. No problems. Would you also know if and how this plan works in Mexico? A friend of mine wants to extensively travel U.S. and Mexico this summer - an she's from Canada. Appreciate any advise -- Tks, George

R

RCSmith@garrett-smith.com

Fri, Mar 22, 2002 7:20 PM

Verizon's National Plan is true using a tri-mode phone. I am almost never
without service and never pay roaming...except in the Bahamas where it does
work on analog.

Bob

R C Smith Jr
M/V Susan Marie
Hatteras 58 LRC
Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

From: Jim Barrentine jkb@ix.netcom.com
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 11:17:11 -0500
To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com
Subject: TWL: AT&T Cellular Plans

When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true
national plan.

Verizon's National Plan is true using a tri-mode phone. I am almost never without service and never pay roaming...except in the Bahamas where it does work on analog. Bob ________________ R C Smith Jr M/V Susan Marie Hatteras 58 LRC Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas > From: Jim Barrentine <jkb@ix.netcom.com> > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 11:17:11 -0500 > To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com > Subject: TWL: AT&T Cellular Plans > > When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true > national plan.

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TWL: AT&T Cellular Plans