Comments on: Why Do We Pay So Much for Mobile Data in the US? http://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris Davieshttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/#comment-46239 Chris Davies Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:43:41 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=34439#comment-46239 While I definitely agree that the US is overpriced and that their data roaming fees are outrageously inflated, at the risk of playing devil's advocate I'd say all carriers fees for roaming data are high, regardless of whether US or European. You'll always get a better deal with a local carrier rather than a roaming agreement; the difference is that it's easier to find a pay-as-you-use SIM in European countries than it is in the US. I'm sure somewhere out there is a site which details all the suitable SIMs and pay-as-you-use deals for travellers (preferably complete with translations of what to ask for when faced with non-English-speaking employees in stores!) Anybody know of such a place? While I definitely agree that the US is overpriced and that their data roaming fees are outrageously inflated, at the risk of playing devil’s advocate I’d say all carriers fees for roaming data are high, regardless of whether US or European. You’ll always get a better deal with a local carrier rather than a roaming agreement; the difference is that it’s easier to find a pay-as-you-use SIM in European countries than it is in the US.

I’m sure somewhere out there is a site which details all the suitable SIMs and pay-as-you-use deals for travellers (preferably complete with translations of what to ask for when faced with non-English-speaking employees in stores!) Anybody know of such a place?

]]> By: Frilio Rolthnorhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/#comment-56586 Frilio Rolthnor Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:30:49 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=34439#comment-56586 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Why Do We Pay So Much for Mobile Data in the US? http://is.gd/19MIu</span></span> Why Do We Pay So Much for Mobile Data in the US? http://is.gd/19MIu

]]> By: Jeff Frantzhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/#comment-46219 Jeff Frantz Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:14:26 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=34439#comment-46219 @Michael - I can certainly understand why you've been reluctant to take the plunge. It's hard not to feel taken advantage of at times. @Nos1959 - I agree. We lived in London for a couple of years not that long ago and found the wireless carriers in the UK to be a lot better value than what we get in the US. @Michael – I can certainly understand why you’ve been reluctant to take the plunge. It’s hard not to feel taken advantage of at times.

@Nos1959 – I agree. We lived in London for a couple of years not that long ago and found the wireless carriers in the UK to be a lot better value than what we get in the US.

]]> By: Nos1959http://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/#comment-46207 Nos1959 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:14:44 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=34439#comment-46207 Coming to live in the US from the UK, I found that data pricing is astronomically higher here than back in the UK, . Plus, I have found that the even basic call plans much higher than in the UK. So not going with any carrier at present,& I was a big spender with my carrier in the UK, so that must say something about the pricing here!!! I personally think that the US carriers need to rethink their attitude to pricing, contracts, & customers in general, especially in this economy. Coming to live in the US from the UK, I found that data pricing is astronomically higher here than back in the UK, . Plus, I have found that the even basic call plans much higher than in the UK. So not going with any carrier at present,& I was a big spender with my carrier in the UK, so that must say something about the pricing here!!!

I personally think that the US carriers need to rethink their attitude to pricing, contracts, & customers in general, especially in this economy.

]]> By: Michael Stearnehttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/#comment-56587 Michael Stearne Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:16:30 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=34439#comment-56587 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Why Do We Pay So Much for Mobile Data in the US? http://tinyurl.com/ld5hdl</span></span> Why Do We Pay So Much for Mobile Data in the US? http://tinyurl.com/ld5hdl

]]> By: Michael Andersonhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/06/22/why-do-we-pay-so-much-for-mobile-data-in-the-us/#comment-46197 Michael Anderson Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:25:50 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=34439#comment-46197 That exact value proposition is what has kept me from getting a smartphone for myself ... That exact value proposition is what has kept me from getting a smartphone for myself …

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