xteacher wrote:
We have smartphones (Samsung Gallaxy III - the IVs are now out) with large screens that act much like a computer's. We have a shared data plan with plenty of capability. We have 4 GB on our plan; we downsized from 6 when we found out we didn't need that much - depends on your usage without Wi-Fi. You can, of course, use them with or without Wi-Fi. We tie into Wi-Fi in places that have it (we bring along our computers too, for such situations, but we can still get on the internet when they don't with our phones (like federal/state campgrounds). As long as you're within distance of a cell phone tower, you're good to go. We have Verizon, which has a very comprehensive coverage range.
While most of this is very good and accurate information what you have to watch is the fact that you have a Canadian plan. If you use your phone in the States you will get horrendous roaming charges. If you only use it on wifi you're OK. When we cross the border we get a text from Rogers telling us we are roaming and what the charges are. You can opt for something like that or there are travel packs, we find those to be very expensive. This past summer we traveled to London then onto South Africa, we have iphones and paid to have them unlocked. We then purchased sim cards from the countries we visited, this is something else you can look into. Depending on what your plan with your carrier is there should be lots of options. While traveling in Canada you should be fine, but again do check with your carrier. Have a great trip
