RetiredGuy
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Does anyone know if Verizon data service (Broadband and/or National Access) works in Alaska? Calling Verizon to ask this question is almost useless. Maybe someone at Verizon knows the answer but I can't seem to find that person. I have been told that several years ago Verizon did offer data service in Alaska but since then they pulled out of the state and sold everything. All Verizon cell voice service is on Extended Service meaning some other carrier is supplying the service through contract with Verizon.
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JUrban
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You've got it right. There isn't even a Verizon store in Alaska. My local store didn't believe it until I forced them to try and look it up. In fact, you'll find that if you have a tri-mode phone you'll be on analog quite often up there. Valdez lost digital service 2 years ago for over a week.
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Nascarcruzin
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I got internet service most of the time in Alaska, with extended network.
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RetiredGuy
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Nascarcruzin wrote:I got internet service most of the time in Alaska, with extended network.
When did you have service? Were you using an air card, USB modem, tethered phone, or what?
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Nascarcruzin
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We left Alaska, just this past week. I use a Verizon air card.
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Gene-C
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I don't know about data service but cell phone service is only available in the populated areas. The hwys do not have cell towers ever ten miles or so like they are here in the states.We used the internet at the librarys as we traveled and some of the campgrounds have wifi or at least a phone line you can use. To be honest we didn't really miss it that much. There is so much to see and do that a person is to busy to care.
Enjoy your trip!
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BillsMax
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We just left Alaska last week after spending 5 weeks traveling all over. We had cell service on our verizon phone most everywhere and if we had cell service we also had service with our USB Verizon aircard. However, it was "extended network" and very slow, as slow or slower than dial-up, but at least we had some internet svc. We were very pleased with the Verizon "extended network" service up there.
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Nascarcruzin
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Also, many cg's have wifi but I thought the extended network was as good as most.
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