My Dad is looking to purchase a cell phone and coverage plan, and was looking online for information about reception in our area. I stopped him and said that the best thing to do is to ask people one knows about their service and whether they like it. I’m going ahead and asking all of you, most of whom are located geographically near me (Dutchess Country, NY; Putnam Country, NY; and the Danbury, Connecticut areas).
I actually don’t own a cellular phone. I would have bought an iPhone if I had heard better things about coverage in the aforementioned areas. I suppose I’ll just have to wait until the need becomes overwhelming. Hint: college.
Do you hate or love your provider? How’s your coverage? Customer service?
At least when I was looking at cell phone coverage, Verizon (and Tracfone, a pay-as-you-go provider that uses Verizon’s network) were the only ones that had coverage in Dover. It’s generally good, a little spotty in some areas though.
DON’T USE NEXTEL. EVER. IT DOESN’T WORK. NO TRABAJA. I PROMISE.
I also have verizon, and it’s great everywhere but my house. I live on a mountain, near an iron mine, so I think that’s it.
Nextel just sucks. I hear good things about singular(or the “new at&t)
Well, I am socially retarded.
So, I don’t use my phone that much.
BUT it’s really cheap & I get a jillion minutes (prepaid card) really cheap.
It’s a…(looks at phone) Motorola V170 with Tracfone Prepaid.
Ricky is asking about providers, Micheal. Based on the information you gave(and correct me if I’m wrong), your provider is Virgin Mobile?
@Kim, informative.
@Christine, I won’t! The caps prove it.
@Michael, see below.
@Chris, you nailed it. I’m looking for the network provider. According to Wikipedia:
“In the United States, TracFone operates on the AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and T-Mobile networks, among others (such as Alltel and US Cellular).”
Additionally, I’ve received feedback from my friend Emily who said that she liked Verizon, also. I’m seeing a clear winner here, thanks everyone!