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Keeping in Contact With Family, From Afghanistan?

Posted by timothy on from the and-don't-say-learn-pashto dept.

LiNKz writes "Within a short while I will be heading to Afghanistan and in the interest of keeping in communication with my wife and family I've been looking at different means of it, from VoIP to cellular services. I'm not sure how well connected or how stable of a connection the base I'm deploying to has, which means VoIP might simply not be an option. I have, however, noticed in my searches that Afghanistan has recently boomed with cellular coverage though that too seems to be difficult to ascertain. I'm curious if the Slashdot community has any information or experience regarding international cellular services offered in this country and the means of obtaining it."

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  1. Re:Hey, it's you! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Obama..

  2. Re:Ham radio by ShieldW0lf · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    It will be hard to stay in touch, and your family will miss you. You should skip the whole thing and stay home where you belong.

    --
    -1 Uncomfortable Truth
  3. opiumsmokesignals by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    seesubject

  4. Re:MWR provided internet and Voip by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Oh shut the fuck up. You know you don't mean that. These fuckers are rapists and killers and I'm pretty sure you like patting them on the back. Just think about what they would do to your kids, sisters, and cousins when they are back in home.