Ask questions via twitter! Message any question to @answers on twitter. We'll publish the question and send you a reply each time there's a new answer.
Next Question

Answered Question

mrdavehil... mrdavehil...
 

Mahalo is adding a tip to all questions that don't offer a tip.
 M¢25  Funded By Mahalo ? |  February 25, 2009 08:38 PM

Another Blackberry vs. iPhone question. Not to sound too glamorous, but which is better when travelling outside the U.S?

Interesting Question?  Yes (0)   No (0)   
RSS
 
 

Best Answer  Chosen by Asker

marinamart... marinamart...
 
 February 25, 2009 10:25 PM | view on twitter
A Blackberry. AT&T does not have an unlimited world data plan, so you'll pay crazy roaming charges. Verizon offers an unlimited world data plan for Blackberries for just $60/month ($15 more a month than a domestic unlimited plan).

I was in Europe for three months last year and my Verizon Blackberry had excellent service everywhere - even when I was stranded on the side of the road in a snowstorm in the middle of Austria. In contrast, I was surrounded by people with iPhones who didn't dare use them because it would be so expensive (plus coverage was not as good).


Helpful Answer?  (1)   (0)    Tip marinamartin for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
robbrown robbrown
 
February 26, 2009 01:38 AM
I agree with this answer.

Report
 
 
 
Did you ask this question via Twitter?
We create a Mahalo account for everyone who asks a question via Twitter.
Claim your Mahalo account
 
 

Other Answers (1)

Sort By
modctek modctek
 
February 25, 2009 10:04 PM | view on twitter
It really depends on where in the world you will be visiting. Given that the iPhone is only available from AT&T, if you are planning a trip to a country wherein the AT&T network is shaky or nonexistant, picking up a Curve or World Phone from one of the other major carriers may offer more flexibility, again, depending on where you will be traveling. Also, you may have more flexibility in your rate plans going with the BlackBerry platform, seeing as your locked iPhone is limited to the plans offered by AT&T. Another point in the RIM platform's favor is the ability to tether the newer devices for laptop internet connectivity wherever you have cell signal.

All bets are off if you are working an "unlocked" iPhone. :)

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip modctek for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 

Answer this Question

How tips and payments work

This question has already been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer or any associated tips.

Related Questions

View All From Twitter Questions

Ask a Question


140 characters left
Top of Page
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal

Top Members

This Week All Time
  • cfinke
    cfinke
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    26536 Points
    M$29.75 Earned
  • opher
    opher
    Purple Belt with a Brown Tip
    5371 Points
    M$215.59 Earned
  • thisjustme
    thisjustme
    Green Belt
    1143 Points
    M$76.05 Earned
   See All
 

Most Popular Tags

mahalo(1736)
twitter(967)
music(492)
iphone(479)
google(379)
online(332)
food(332)
internet(309)
beer(282)
money(279)
movies(275)
apple(256)
facebook(253)
answers(238)
aotd(235)
health(226)
free(221)
video(219)
dog(209)
windows(202)
   See All
 

Categories

Welcome New Members


 
 
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.

Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.

Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More

 
 

Please log in to use this function.

Answers Home | Ask a Question | Earn Points | How Tips Work | Widget