yabaaaa Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi I am looking at land which has no mobile service there (mountains) and no land line phones, what are my options?? Satellite? is it expensive and can I get phone calls diverted thru it incoming outgoing? Internet? reliable? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Is that absolutely no signal? You may get joy using a GSM repeater - I got one a few years ago (cheapo chinese thing) that worked well. I was not faced by mountains though, more like Burma's "One cell tower per city" policy..... I'm sure people may recommend IPStar - but with my (extensive) experience with the technology - think more than twice before you lay out the wedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Is that absolutely no signal? You may get joy using a GSM repeater - I got one a few years ago (cheapo chinese thing) that worked well. I was not faced by mountains though, more like Burma's "One cell tower per city" policy.....I'm sure people may recommend IPStar - but with my (extensive) experience with the technology - think more than twice before you lay out the wedge. Thanks Phazey as far as i can tell no signal, with two providers ais and another I dont know who monet Ill ask wife later. Whats a gsm repeater what does it do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008bangkok Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Tricky one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Find another location or bite the bullet and do the satelite thing. Have you thought of trying a mobile and see where in the area nearest you that it would work, who know could just be a side step or two for a signal to get thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Satellite phones are nowdays quite nice and not so expensive to use as before. Sure it is expensive compared to GSM but not $10 per minute either as it used to be. Seen some new models already that are same size as your mobile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyFarthing123 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I don't know if it is an option, but when we had no phone service we were able to use HUTCH for our internet. Slow but still better than nothing. It comes from a radio signal and I know it is available in many, but not all areas of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Is that absolutely no signal? You may get joy using a GSM repeater - I got one a few years ago (cheapo chinese thing) that worked well. I was not faced by mountains though, more like Burma's "One cell tower per city" policy.....I'm sure people may recommend IPStar - but with my (extensive) experience with the technology - think more than twice before you lay out the wedge. Thanks Phazey as far as i can tell no signal, with two providers ais and another I dont know who monet Ill ask wife later. Whats a gsm repeater what does it do? Hi, Well a GSM repeater uses a large TV style Yagi antenna, which you point into the general direction of the nearest Cell Tower in your area, and amplifies the signal - the other end is a small (6") antenna you place where convenient to get a good signal to your mobile devices. A google for "GSM Repeater" will get you some links, one of the first has images of some of the kit i used.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 thanks will check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi Look at this, i have the R190 phone (use it offshore) works fine and cheap too. http://www.acesthailand.com/en/default.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) HiLook at this, i have the R190 phone (use it offshore) works fine and cheap too. http://www.acesthailand.com/en/default.html Hi can you tell me what "cheap" is i looked at the site but after clicking the links for pre paid it was all in Thai ooops ok i found the prices page thanks Edited June 15, 2009 by yabaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008bangkok Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 tin cans?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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