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GCI: Back to school wireless specials

3rd September
2010
written by scott
Back to school: Get any texting phone FREE, plus free unlimited nationwide texting for three months. You have to sign up for a tw0-year contract with a texting package to qualify–but this is a great deal.
Fan of the smart phone (my phone is m-u-c-h smarter than me). Choose from several travel essentials like Blackberry phones–and the phone is FREE, as long as you get a two-year contract, plus a smartphone package (typically about $30 per month on top of your plan cost).
Other GCI travel essentials on my radar:
a. XTREME Mobility. Cannot say enough about this handy device: it’s essentially a 3G cell phone that slips into your USB slot. That way, you can grab the fast signal right out of the air–without depending on intermittent hot spots when you’re traveling!
b. MI-FI. This is great technology. It essentially makes your laptop into a wi-fi router. You can enable up to five devices–and connect within 32 feet of your Mi-Fi. It’s fast, secure–and it’s available for just $20 per month. The device itself is $100, with a two-year contract.
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Are you Smart? Do you have a Smart Phone?

6th August
2010
written by scott
Okay–I admit it: my phone is smarter than me. I have one of GCI‘s HTC Hero phones. I’ve had it for awhile–and it’s still smarter than me. Email. Alarm clock. Video player. My kids know how to set up custom ring tones. There’s a built-in GPS for maps. How’d they do that? I know–it’s a Google thang.
GCI is your smart phone headquarters. Whether you’re a Crackberry lover or an Android person (that’s me), you can upgrade right now at GCI. There are several Blackberry models available FREE with your two-year contract, including the 8330 (my wife has that one). The new “Storm” costs $100–but it’s pretty fancy.
Remember, the whole family can play with GCI‘s nationwide unlimited plans. The first phone is $70/month. If you have a smart phone, you’ll end up with another $30 monthly charge. But you can add up to four additional lines on the unlimited plans. Check with GCI for complete details. There are other plans available, but I like the Nationwide Unlimited plan.
One more GCI accessory that I love: the Xtreme Mobility wireless internet card. You get unlimited use in Alaska–and it saves me when I cannot find a “free” wireless spot when I’m traveling (or even around town).
The monthly cost is $20 (if you have GCI at home). But it’s worth it!
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Free Blackberry phones at GCI

15th June
2010
written by scott

Get a free Blackberry phone at GCI. The best things in life are free–and that’s certainly the case with GCI right now (while supplies last). Pick up a Blackberry smart phone. Choose from several–you do have to sign a two year contract. However, you do not need a “data plan” if you don’t want one.

That said, why would you get a smart phone without the “data plan” functionality? Uh–I dunno.

Regardless, stop by and get a Blackberry today–free. Oh–you do need to choose some sort of phone plan–and that’s a monthly charge. I opt for the unlimited plan. The nationwide unlimited plan is $70 per month (OKOK–”$69.99″). Add unlimited texting for $6 per month. And YES, I recommend the data plan for an additional $30/mo.

Click here for a list of all GCI stores throughout the state.

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Unlimited minutes: a traveler’s best friend

20th April
2010
written by scott

There are several elements to GCI‘s unlimited plans that make travelers happy:

a. Free Blackberry smartphone with two-year contract
b. No roaming charges
c. Unlimited text messages (add $6/mo.)
d. Smartphone package for unlimited data/web browsing ($30/mo.)
e. Unlimited calls within the U.S. and Canada (note: calls from Canada still cost 45c/min.)

With a base price of just $70/mo., the nationwide unlimited plan works great for travelers. Plus, you can add up to four additional partner lines for $50/mo. each.

Additionally, I need the “Xtreme Mobility” 3G USB card for mobile internet. It’s really best for use within Alaska, where you get unlimited usage for $20/mo.

I’m finally getting used to my “Android” phone with all the trackballs and touchscreens. Visit GCI‘s website today to learn which “unlimited” plan works best for you.

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Blackberry 101: the class!

23rd October
2009
written by scott
Look, I know everybody’s doing it: it’s part of our Crackberry Nation. But I’m a little slow on the uptake when it comes to techno-gadgets.
My friends at GCI are trying to drag me into the 21st century. Now, my Blackberry actually takes videos, which I can post to my site.
It’s all part of my continuing education on the Blackberry. But what I’m really looking forward to is a session on the “Blackberry Campus”. This is a free class that GCI is offering to knuckle-heads like me who strive to remain smarter than their technology (awkward laugh). I know–forget it.
Really, tho’. Check these classes out: “BlackBerry 101″ Labs are designed to educate you about the features and functionality of BlackBerry smartphones. A GCI presenter and technical coach will lead the class through a slide presentation and interactive demonstration about BlackBerry basics, such as email and messaging, to more advanced tips and tricks.
The next classes are on Nov. 5, 14, 19 and 21. All the classes are held at GCI’s store at the corner of Northern Lights Blvd. and C St. here in Anchorage. See you there!
http://www.gci.com/BlackBerrycampus/BlackBerryCampus.htm

My friends at GCI are trying to drag me into the 21st century. Now, my Blackberry actually takes videos, which I can email. And I can take pictures which I can post and send. Honestly, I’m still working on how to post them here to my website.blackberry

It’s all part of my continuing education on the Blackberry. But what I’m really looking forward to is a session on the “Blackberry Campus”. This is a free class that GCI is offering to knuckle-heads like me who strive to remain smarter than their technology (awkward laugh). I know–forget it.

Really, tho’. Check these classes out: “BlackBerry 101″ Labs are designed to educate you about the features and functionality of BlackBerry smartphones. A GCI presenter and technical coach will lead the class through a slide presentation and interactive demonstration about BlackBerry basics, such as email and messaging, to more advanced tips and tricks.

The next available class is Nov. 21. More will be scheduled, tho’.  All the classes are held at GCI‘s store at the corner of Northern Lights Blvd. and C St. here in Anchorage. See you there!

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