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Okay. That got my attention. GCI is offering a free “Android” phone like my HTC Hero when you sign up for a two-year unlimited plan and smartphone package. Heck, that’s easy, ’cause you should have both of those plans anyway. Unlimited is a great way to go–and why have a smart phone if you don’t have the data package? Huh?

I <heart> my HTC “Hero” Android phone. Camera. Phone. Music player. Call.  Email. IM. Twitter. Facebook. Oh yeah….it’s all there. I could say “get Appy” and all that. But I really don’t know how to use half of the “apps” on my phone as it is. Sheesh.

But here’s the kicker: 5,000 bonus Alaska Airlines miles. That’s a nice bonus for getting a cell phone. To get the deal, visit one of GCI’s stores in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Kodiak, the Mat-Su valley, Seward or Sitka. This GREAT deal is not yet on the GCI website. So stop into the retail store to sign up!

Remember–the unlimited plans also allow up to four partner lines. That means the whole family can jump on the “unlimited” train.

It’s insane–but the kids now text-message me from their bedrooms while we’re sitting upstairs in the kitchen.  Smartphone, indeed. Rather than text them a nice message to take out the garbage, it’s still easier for me to walk into the other room and stomp on the ceiling. Cathartic, really.

Yup. GCI is the Official Technology sponsor of AlaskaTravelgram.com

We recently picked up a Nokia 5800 smartphone from GCI. I’m hooked on the Crackberry, of course (I need some more instruction!), but this new phone has a bunch of cool features, including a touch-screen, a robust music player, a 3-megapixel camera, etc.

And it’s just one more device that goes to support our office-on-the-move. When you’re traveling, you need to stay in touch. Here’s how we do it with GCI:

a. Cell phones that rock. We’re on the Nationwide Unlimited plan, with unlimited text. That way, I can stay away from the hotel phone. Nothing good ever comes from the hotel phone, aside from an occasional wake-up call.

b. Wireless card. This high-speed wireless solution is great when you cannot depend on the “free” wireless network at the coffee shop. Or, when you’re camped at the airport between flights–you can surf for free while others have to shell out $$$ for access. Let’s not talk about wicked hotels that charge for internet. GCI helps you escape their greedy clutches! The wireless card for your laptop is $20/mo. when you can Cable TV w/GCI (we do).

c. Home techno-bundle. We have our local/long-distance phone service with GCI, as well as their cable TV package with the HD channels. We also have the fastest internet package we can get, since we’re pushing up more videos.

GCI is a great partner for techno-geeks. On the road or on the sofa–we’re all connected. HAHA. I was waiting to see how I could squeeze in their snappy positioning statement. You get the idea.

I’m a  big fan of GCI’s cellular service. They just came out with a new “Nationwide Unlimited” plan that includes calling and texting anywhere in the U.S. The cost? $99.99 per month. You can add one or two partner lines for $49.99 per month (each). Check out the Motorola PEBL. It’s one of three free phones (with two-year contract):

Choose  the Motorola PEBL phone, the Nokia 6085 or Motorola RAZR v3 for free with two-year contract. Call (800)800-4800 in Alaska, or learn more online.