Snowbird cell phone

[Irulan]

I guess. Few months might be different, but when I go to Canada I can pro rate the plan for the length of my trip. They usually short trips, though. Question about the iPad thing for Helene2014- if one has a non phone (wifi only) iPad, I take you can't do this because there's no card slot and no phone on the OS, right? I've never seen the phone keypad etc one on, only FaceTime.

For OP, check with Radio Shack. They have a lot of non contract options, or pay as you plans. spoke wrench is right in that coverage is going to vary a lot by carrier, with many rural or undeveloped areas not having very good coverage.

[Helene2013]

Yes you can still do it with wi-fi. But only if wi-fi is accessible where you are. No need for 3 or 4G for this. But you need to make sure you are able to download the app. Still need to have an iPhone headset I believe (this I'm not sure). But the app has a phone keypad look so you can dial in. You need to make sure your wi-fi connection is excellent, so not to be cut (like the old cell phones!) when talking or not hearing properly. If all conditions are met, it is a great tool for free calls (although it using your megs!)

[Eden]

You can get a cheap disposable pay as you go cell in most grocery stores here… The company that services them (at least in this area) is TracFone and they are nationwide coverage - all calls local/long distance cost the same as far as I know. You can buy them online too.. they have reconditioned phones as cheap as $10