
15 Sep 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheesy.b
If money isn't too tight then you may as well get the Sat phone - even if you never use it it will give you, but equally important those you leave behind, some peace of mind. If, like most of us, you want to keep costs down then don't bother, take an unlocked mobile phone and buy sim cards along the way which is by far the cheapest way of staying in touch. I have just done Africa down the west route, and I reckon I had mobile reception 95% of the time. It's amazing the global coverage mobiles have these days.
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I think a very sensible approach. I dont feel the need of a phone by my wife insisted i have one when i go off on my little trips with the bike. I pay 7 euros a month line rental and calls cost 50c a minute. I only switchh it on when i want to use it. that has been five times in last two years. In a ense dont want topay rental, and don't care about the cost of calls when I need to cal.
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