kts_GS3

I'm thinking about upgrading my cell phone and possibly changing my service provider. So, I was just wondering which provider gets the best reception (least amount of dropped calls) in the Bay Area? I know it also depends on the type of phone and the exact area I'm in ...etc, but overall, from your personal experiences, which do you think is best? I currently have At&t and haven't had any problems. But I've heard Verizon is best and I also like their phone selection better.

Thanks in advance.

Neo

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I've also heard that Verizon is the best but unlike you, I don't like their phone selections. I currently have Sprint (thinking of going to AT&T when Nov 24 comes along) and I had a Samsung phone. Reception was pretty bad. I got an older Sanyo phone and I have not had any problems since.

rominl

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i have cingular and it's pretty good. i would choose either that or att

kts_GS3

Thanks, guys, for your input.

B_Cruz

Cingular? lol... that was the worst service I ever had. I have Nextel now and my one year will be up in 2 days... Cingular was bad a year ago. Don't know now though....

redgs4

I have had AT&T for years [at a great rate since my company is a grand child] -- even better lately since my company pays. I currently have the digital one rate service which has good coverage in Alaska and Hawaii, too.

But... Lately the service has deteriorated so much I have also been considering a switch on 11/24 when number portability goes into effect. I get lousy reception at home, at the office and all place in between. Other than that 90% of my time it's been ok.

Problem is I have talked to people with other providers and nearly all feel their carrier sucks. So on 11/24 or soon after everyone is just going to be playing musical chairs with providers. What to do, what to do...

kts_GS3

I guess I'll have to use the "trial-and-error" method. I think most providers will allow you 2 or 4 weeks to "test" the phone, correct?

scottschoe

Most people seem to agree that Verizon provides the best coverage, but their phones are old. Just stay away from T-Mobile

lex400sc

T-Mobile and Cingular are the same phone networks so if your Cingular sucks, T-Mobile will suck and visa-versa. Only difference is that T-Mobile has more bandwidth on their network. AT&T GSM is really good in urban areas, but in the valley, the service is wishy-washy. Verizon has the best boonies service, whenever my phone doesn't work, my friend's Verizon does. Verizon long-distance and overage charges are pretty steep though. My buddy's phone bill is sometimes $150/month. Never tried Sprint before, but their phones are really cool .

BayGS2200

i have sprint pcs so i guess i'll chime in
had it for couple of years........i'm satisfied with the service

kts_GS3

Great info, guys!
Really appreciate it.

GS400kid

i had verison for a year..then i switched to Cingular just because i can switch phones all the time....i cant stand using one same phone for a year

JunctionGS

I've been using Nextel, and I have been pretty happy with it. Bill is kinda expensive but no matter what phone company I use, I will always go over 1500 minutes =X

xerox

I have Sprint.. I'm pretty sure I'm only going to be having Sprint for awhile.. their phones are awesome and service has been getting better