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[mdd7000]

Since you have cable, why not simply go with a VOIP (voice over internet phone) so you can use a regular phone inside the house? Vonage works well and is cheap. (skip MagicJack)

[TomK]

Just to be clear, I don't live north of Kaloli Point, just on its northern edge. There's Shipman land between me and the ocean though. There used to be a winding trail from my yard to the ocean which was great until someone built a house on it!

If you have cable then mdd7000's suggestion is definitely worth thinking about, but make sure you have a backup plan. We lose power regularly out this way.

Tom

http://apacificview.blogspot.com/

[KeaauRich]

If you're thinking iPhone and Verizon, it might make sense to wait it out a few months to see if there is an iPhone5 on Verizon (rumors are that an iPhone 5 may be released this summer). I have no insider info, but I wouldn't be surprised if iPhione5 were LTE compatible (not a big deal on Big Island yet, but will be in the near future) or had a dual GSM/CDMA chip or SD slot. Why buy last year's technology when this year's model is due to hit fairly soon?

[oink]

I also live in a bad reception area. I have to go outside to use the phone at all. It will drop the call inside. I have an older Treo. My wife has a newer Droid. Her reception is much better. Both are on verizon. So yes, the phone makes a difference.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.

[Larry T]

We live on Kupaoa ( E )and we have Oceanic Time Warner cable, road runner internet Internet comes in at 3-6 meg.

[KeaauRich]

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Originally posted by hawaiideborah

Not being tech savvy I don't know what LTE is and why it would be worth it, but know a new version of iphone would be great.

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LTE is the new global standard network technology being rolled out by many carriers, including Verizon and AT&T. It offers faster speeds, better ability to pass through buildings, less latency, more security, and allows more folks to use the same facility simultaneously with less interference. Verizon plans to have 2/3 of the country converted to LTE by mid 2012, with total coverage in 2013. AT&T is a little slower out of the gate, but theirs will be an easier upgrade, so they may catch up or just lag behind slightly. If I were a betting man, I'd guess iPhone 6 will be LTE compatible but it wouldn't surprise me if iPhione 5 were too. Verizon LTE devices will be backwards compatible with their existing technology, and I would assume the same for other carriers.

[TomK]

Jeez, I mention in one of my replies to be prepared for power outages out this way and what happens - power out this evening for an hour or so, and I wasn't prepared! Flashlight batteries dead and only one candle. At least my cell phone worked!

Tom

http://apacificview.blogspot.com/

[KeaauRich]

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Originally posted by TomK

Jeez, I mention in one of my replies to be prepared for power outages out this way and what happens - power out this evening for an hour or so, and I wasn't prepared! Flashlight batteries dead and only one candle. At least my cell phone worked!

Tom

http://apacificview.blogspot.com/

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My Android Smartphone (Verizon's HTC Incredible) has a flashlight app. Fire the app up, a flashlight appears on the screen. Touch the button on the flashlight image and the phone's camera flash lights up to brighten your path. God I love technology!