Important:
The links below are resources compiled for and from the BBFI Missions Retreat 2006. They are for your perusal only and do not constitute an endorsement of any of the products or services represented.
Financial
www.Ing.com – connect up to 4 bank accounts, can transfer money between banks. This is an online bank.(no fees)
www.lowermybills.com
cell phone plans
long distance
cell phone long distance
insurance
Communication
www.nanpa.com – Updated flash version of all the area codes in the country
Convergia – International phone company with cheapo rates
www.wildgate.com – inexpensive long distance phone service
www.Skype.com
VOIP – Get a stateside phone number that will call your local phone on the field
– requires a high speed internet connection
www.vonoage.com
www.lingo.com
www.packet8.com
High speed internet via cell towers (US only) - unlimited access $49/month.
Verizon Wireless
Cingular Edge Network
Sprint Network
Technology
www.techbargains.com (starting place for finding best prices on the web)
www.salescircular.com (find best prices locally)
www.Pcworld.com (ratings, product/software research)
www.Consumerreports.org
Also good research site for:
Vehicles
Electronics
Video
Projectors
Travel
GPS – Microsoft Streets & Tips (plugs straight into your laptop) get with GPS tracker (no monthly fee – can upgrade software each year for $39/year) software costs about $120
www.sidestep.com
www.qixo.com
www.mtstravel.com
www.raptim.org
www.lowestfares.com
www.airninja.com
www.siama.com – Out of the Netherlands (missionary website)
Software
Bible
http://www.e-sword.net/ Power Bible – free for missionaries
Antivirus
Avast! Download
AVG Download
Trend Micro (House Call) Download
Spy ware
SpyBot Download
Adaware Download
Microsoft’s Anti-Spy Ware Download
Spy Sweeper http://www.webroot.com/
Vehicles
www.cars.com
www.Edmunds.com
www.nadaguides.com
www.kbb.com
Misc.
Slingbox – able to watch anything on your local television no matter where you are (Sony has a version and they are both available at Best Buy)
www.Xp.com – currency converter