Mobile communications economies in the Antigua – version 0.01

Visiting folks in Antigua posed a number of problems that  knew I of for along time, but have solved differently based on my need for access to the Interwebs.  On this trip I couldn’t count on Wifi at certain places, since I was relatively on the go.

Solution :  A cheap android with a data plan that I could create I Wifi hotspot(tethering).   It came up to $203 ECD ($180 for device; $20 for voice; $13 for 1GB/24 hours for data).  About $75 USD.

The device is Alcatel Pop C2

 

The service is with LIME.  Since I have  6+ hour layover in Dominica, I can breeth easier that I can still be connected to the Grid.

Assuming I max out my 1GB per day, I am looking at $5 per day.  Rest of my trip will cost me $30 USD.

Was able to skype from my Sprint HTC with it.

More than worth it for the freedom to move around.  Next trip will be less as I will have the device already.

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