KSZRT800 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Just another question from a newbe. What is cell phone corerage like up there if any? I am figuring there cant be much if any cutting across the middle. Also what do people that use Verizon do as far as roaming fees. I have work related contacts that I should be doing once in awhile. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You are correct that there are areas where there is no cell coverage. The past few years I have added a "Canada" plan to my service this allows calls & text with out the huge roaming fees. I think it was about $30 per month additional. You can also add on for data but the best thing to do is turn off your data roaming & connect through wifi when it's available. I have purchased additional data but you can burn through it quick if not careful. You may also consider a satellite phone. I've thought about it but never have rented one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) I carry Bell and Rogers, Rogers cuts off for most of the Gaspesie, Bell does better, but most of the time there is no cell service...and that would be why I need to go again. Here is a list of hotels with wifi...it sometimes works to just sit in their parking lot ;o) http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/quebec/gaspe-peninsula/hotels/wifi-internet Have fun! Edited July 31, 2013 by lindasledgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Iridium Satellite Phone! Don't leave home without it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 But what if I like not being reachable? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I just drove around the Gaspe in my car and had cell service about every time i looked down. I have at&t and believe it is much better than verizon which i had years ago. If you want an emergency phone on the trails, you should rent a sat phone. If you want something to work at the hotels at night I would add the international plans for the trip [Not sure about verizon], the prices have come down a lot. On this last trip, two of the four hotels had wifi, but it didn't work. This seems to be fairly common surprisingly, so Im glad i have cell data also. It's surprising how many places in the bush have wifi. I believe Mont St Pierre is the only place I've stayed on the Gaspe that doesn't have wifi, but I'm sure there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hey Gary, You do the Gaspe in summer & winter eh? Let me guess which season you like better!! You have the company shutdown at the holidays again this December? Hope you're enjoying this summer that is flying by quickly. Best, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 But what if I like not being reachable? lol Good point ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hey Gary, You do the Gaspe in summer & winter eh? Let me guess which season you like better!! You have the company shutdown at the holidays again this December? Hope you're enjoying this summer that is flying by quickly. Best, Tom Oh yeah, I'll be riding somewhere in December. Of course winter is better, but I really enjoy scouting the trails in the summer, and it helps shorten the off-season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very nice pictures Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Love the grassy top on the Rocher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks. I don't know who mows the lawn up there, lol. Both pics were at sunset, the change in shadows over the seasons is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebecmountainrider Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Tellus is the one.. My son uses his I-5 and it always has service when we are in the mountains.. Not in the valleys. No offence but Bell and Rogers suck.. jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmk Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 When I had nextel for the corp they worked perfect 90% of the time on 2 way. Verizon is expensive to use but coverage is ok. I bought a pre paid cell and load each year when touring leave a message on the reg cell for the temp number. forgive me but that is what I have workers for your away be away they will all live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Due to the extreme topography of the Gaspesie none are perfect, once you get far outside any town service will be scetchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Due to the extreme topography of the Gaspesie none are perfect, once you get far outside any town service will be scetchy. Now that there, Steven, that there is profound!!! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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