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GSM is thonly option if you travel internationally (archive)
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Posted by Carlos Soledade on March 04, 2001 at 22:37:47:

In Reply to: GSM Phones posted by Gary Ray on March 04, 2001 at 22:06:36:

I currently have an Ericsson T28 and have used it
in the last six months in Cypress, Israel, Canada, US:Portland, and of course all over California.

If you travel internationally GSM is your only option. Plus in San Diego Sprint and Verizon have not invested adequately in digital coverage IMHO.

Carlos


GSM is definitely the best in cellular standards, but the coverage is not the best in the US. It reaches about 2/3rds of the population in 47 states, focusing on large population centers with huge areas of no coverage. Good, but not good enough in my opinion.

This is similar to the weak coverage you get with wireless devices, like Palm VII's and Ricochet modems (although different technology). Like wireless, if you use your phone primarily for local use, GSM might be a good solution.

PCS has many features that you're looking for in GSM. That was my alternative, although I'm sticking with my current TDMA phone.

--gary




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