Subj : Re: From the Continent
To   : RAY QUINN
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Wed Oct 29 2025 08:03:53

Hello Ray!

RM> My data just comes through my phone. It was pretty slow the first
RM> while since it was based on the 3G system, but a couple of years ago
RM> they offered a lower price with more data at 4G speeds and recently
RM> I tested it at about 12mbps Download and 2.6mbps Upload speeds.

Update on that.. I got 24/8.4 DL/UL speed on a test last night.

RM> I've had offers from Bell to upgrade to a 5G system at a great
RM> price but there are other considerations and no chance at all
RM> I will be able to access 5G service from home, plus I'd need a
RM> new phone in any case..

RQ>I just did a speedtest with my AT&T cell phone (iPhone 14+) with 5G+, 404/22.
  >Not too bad. They advertise it as "Unlimited," but they also say they will lo
  > it if you go above a certain amount of data. So, not truly unlimited.

That's good and fast anyways... My plan is also 'unlimited' the same,
slowing after you reach your 'limit'. In the past 'Proper' Bell plans
didn't offer that but it looks like they do these days for most plans.

RQ>Well, I do have an ex as well. She lives near my son in Arkansas. My wife was
  >dependant when we met and she still is, for the most part. I used to spend we
  > at a time driving truck over the road. She went with me most of the time the
  >We are coming up on anniversary 34.

That's a while.. I was only married for about 5 years so I can't imagine
what that's like other than watching my parents who were married for
their whole lives from their late teens into their 90's..

RQ>My wife worked full time as as a preschool teacher as well as kept the house.
  >til she tripped over a two-year old and landed on her knee. After years of tr
  >g unsuccessfully to find work in her field (of which she had more than 30 yea
  >experience) she applied for, and is receiving Social Security.

That's unfortunate when people do want to work. I've been self employed
for the past 39 years so I haven't had to worry about pleasing anyone
but myself as long as I was successful enough to pay the bills..

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