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jon10er
Explorer
Jun 09, 2016

Yellowstone, northern states cellular coverage?

We are traveling the Yellowstone and northern states, Mt Rushmore, etc. this summer. I am wondering about experiences with cellular service in these areas; reliability, spotty coverage, and such. I am debating whether to spend money on a rental satellite phone, or just go with our Verizon cell phones. We have an elderly family member we would like to stay in touch with. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  • TexasShadow's avatar
    TexasShadow
    Explorer II
    Jun 09, 2016
    A lot of the west/northwest is Verizon country, a disadvantage to us AT&T folks
    :)
    but cell service in the parks is pretty limited to the hotel/lodge areas and visitor centers.
    but they are supposedly working on making that better.
  • Us_out_West's avatar
    Us_out_West
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2016
    Verizon works pretty much where ever we go....including Yellowstone.

    Safe travels.

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