Cell phones in Hawaii
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I had service in Maui, but it was spotty. Like it didn't work in my mom's condo, but did from our lanai. I had their national one rate plan at the time (AT&T) but it still shows within my coverage area for my regional plan.
There are lots of mountains that I'm sure reck havoc on the cell service.
There are lots of mountains that I'm sure reck havoc on the cell service.
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We recently moved to Maui but have kept our cell service from the mainland for now. I have Cingular and it works just fine, via AT&T, in most all of Maui. No service in Hana, or in some areas upcountry. You can get service in Hana with Verizon.
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My cellphone from Vancouver BC worked just fine in Maui. I basically used it for long distance calling because it was cheaper than the hotel's rates but obviously if one makes a 'local' call in Hawaii with a phone based on the mainland it will result in LD fees. So if you plan on using it in Hawaii for calling other Hawaii locales be forewarned.
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jillandben - I visit Kauai several times per year, so having cell coverage is important.
I have AT&T and my phone works just about everywhere. The NationalOne plan covers me as if it's a local call. Although I might add that if it's a roam zone (a few spots)....Ouch!!!
There are a couple of remote beaches, Napali coastline and waimea canyon area where I don't have any reception.
I have AT&T and my phone works just about everywhere. The NationalOne plan covers me as if it's a local call. Although I might add that if it's a roam zone (a few spots)....Ouch!!!
There are a couple of remote beaches, Napali coastline and waimea canyon area where I don't have any reception.
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Can anyone tell me which carrier is stronger on Maui? Cingular or T Mobile? I am moving to Maui soon, probably Upcountry and plan to use a Blackberry on island. I wondered which carrier I should go with. Thank you.
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Argh, just the title of this thread made my stomach churn. Are any refuges from cell phones left in the U.S.?
Please no flames, I'm just someone who's tired of having my meals, movies, sporting events and just about everything else constantly interrupted by other people's usually-vapid-and-almost-always-completely-unnecessary cell phone conversations.
/rant off
Please no flames, I'm just someone who's tired of having my meals, movies, sporting events and just about everything else constantly interrupted by other people's usually-vapid-and-almost-always-completely-unnecessary cell phone conversations.
/rant off