[toomuchtodo]

I've had friends who couldn't get their Sprint service to work on major streets in downtown Chicago, but my T-Mobile service worked on the Playa at Burning Man, not to mention that I get free edge data in 140 countries:

"Only from T-Mobile, our Simple Choice Plan makes it simple for you to stay in touch while you explore the world. Now get unlimited data and texting in 95% of the places you travel most—140+ countries and destinations around the globe. Oh, and calls? They’re just 20 cents a minute."

There's a reason I've used them for 14 years.

[geofft]

Hrm, anecdotally I've had real trouble with international data roaming in places I'd have expected to be decently covered with cell service, like cafes in Leith. It's a nice bonus when it works, but since it's not even reliable enough for emergencies, it's not worth any carrier loyalty. I'm curious if it worked for you.

Isn't Commnet trying to provide actual cell service at Burning Man? I feel like if you have a company specifically trying to make cell service work in the middle of the desert, with no metal buildings anywhere, it's totally unsurprising that it works.

[faitswulff]

The international data roaming has been strong enough for me to maintain clear VOIP calls in Canada and Asia.