On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:32:29 -0600, Bill Radio wrote:

> Reidster,
> Unfortunately, the Coverage Locator has not been updated for new partner
> coverage. There are a number of areas added since AC II was created.
> Where would you be traveling in the west? New coverage has been added for
> Commnet, Union, UBET and a few others that show in the AC II PRL, but not on
> the map. New Verizon coverage is added quickly, but roaming agreements are
> not updated as regularly.

Well, the place where I saw the most dramatic change important to me was
southern Utah -- huge swaths changed from "roaming/no service" to plain
"no service" (though I do wonder what that means). Another e.g. was the
recent thread regarding the South Rim of the Grand Canyon -- service
available with some voodoo under AC1, for pay, but none at all under AC2.

Now, full disclosure is that I've never actually needed to roam out there.
So, it could be my concerns are moot anyway. However, I think there is a
philosophical issue here: I resent having options taken away because
others have a hard time using them. Why not just keep the AC1 model and
ship phones with a "never roam" toggle? It could even default to on for
all I care. (Not that I expect others to have similar resentment -- this
is just how I feel.)

I did the upgrade online, and there was no mention of changing plans. So,
we will see what will happen.

Thanks again for your help, all.

Reid