Cell phone company recommendations

DPD6030 · 02-15-2009, 08:26 PM

Come May my plan with Sprint/Nextel will be up. I do not want them again as my carrier. I'm looking at probably Verizon or AT&T as the carrier. I live in SW Michigan near the Indiana border. Anyone with advice I am willing to hear it. Pros/Cons of each. Thanks guys/gals.

Andrew

ucubed · 02-15-2009, 08:29 PM

I miss Verizon. I literally had signal EVERYWHERE I went. It's a bit more expensive, but you are paying for quality I can assure you

DrDubzz · 02-15-2009, 08:30 PM

I have AT&T and am satisfied with it. However if Verizon existed where I am, I would likely switch. I've never heard anyone complain about their verizon service

groogs · 02-15-2009, 08:35 PM

I have AT&T and never have any service problems, although that probably doesn't help you in Michigan.

elderboy02 · 02-15-2009, 08:55 PM

Verizon. There are only 2 spots I can think of that I don't get signal.

02-15-2009, 09:41 PM

I have Verizon, I get a signal everywhere.

TripleF · 02-15-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I have Verizon, I get a signal everywhere.

That's why I bought Verizon and that's why I have a signal when I'm in the Appalachians Mountains in North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Parkway

BigAl_SC · 02-15-2009, 09:59 PM

We are on verizon and get a signal everywhere. At&t (when it was cingular) would lose signal and drop in the middle of town.... Might have gotten better in the last 5 years.

Real reason for us is the 17 family members that also have Verizon. Verizon to verizon does not take plan minutes......

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-15-2009, 10:05 PM

I love verizon too. Even when my phone shows no service in the building I work in I can still call and text with no problems.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-15-2009, 10:07 PM

Verizon
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/C...type=newsearch

AT&T
http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/

verizon has more coverage

chippewastud79 · 02-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Verizon. Not just because of the cell tower service, but the customer service. I started with them mostly because of the "IN" thing, all of my family, best friends, fiance, her family, most of the people I talk to the most have Verizon, saves a ton of minutes. The people in my local store always take the time to fix or replace anything I might have a problem with. Never had to pay for phone book transfers or to get a phone replaced. New feature they now offer is that you can change plans every month if you like, and backdate plans if you happen to go over the minutes you had allotted for the month. Also, not sure who you work for, but they have a discount for a ton of companies, up to 20%+ off your bill and 50%+ off your phones and accessories based on your employers. But I am a homer I suppose

icehog3 · 02-15-2009, 10:16 PM

I have AT&T.....I don't recommend them.

Silound · 02-15-2009, 11:19 PM

I HAD AT&T when they merged into Cingular. Then Katrina hit, and I was without reliable cell reception or service for nearly 2 weeks before I got fed up annd moved to Verizon (who's towers and service remained in operation to far better effect than AT&T/Cingular did).

Been with Verizon now since then, and I've loved it every minute.

02-16-2009, 12:23 AM

Never met one I liked, I'm about to dump my phone again.

I really don't like having one, and I'm paying for a headache?

I've found really more then company it's the area, I've heard oh well XYZ is great and when I hit a dead spot they did too.

So grab who's cheapest my personal thoughts. They all treat you like a dog and you can pretty much put any phone on any net work, I've found in traveling over 12 states with the 2 different phones I had provider didn't matter dead zones = dead zones.

icehog3 · 02-16-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silound

I HAD AT&T when they merged into Cingular. Then Katrina hit, and I was without reliable cell reception or service for nearly 2 weeks before I got fed up annd moved to Verizon (who's towers and service remained in operation to far better effect than AT&T/Cingular did).

Been with Verizon now since then, and I've loved it every minute.

I am going to look into Verizon in the very near future.

AD720 · 02-16-2009, 02:31 AM

Here is another vote for Verizon.

My personal Pros/Cons

Pros:

1 - The coverage can't be beat
2 - Most of the people I talk to have Verizon (family, friends, co-workers)
3 - Overall good customer service
4 - Good selection of hardware
5 - Good online bill pay/usage information
6 - You can call Tom for free!

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I am going to look into Verizon in the very near future.

Cons:

1 - Verizon cripples the hardware
2 - Have to pay for features that would come for free with other carriers (a component of Con #1)

icehog3 · 02-16-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Cons:

1 - Verizon cripples the hardware

I am not very "tech savvy", Andrew, can you explain this for me please?

AD720 · 02-16-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I am not very "tech savvy", Andrew, can you explain this for me please?

Sure.

Pretty much stuff like downloading pictures directly to your computer (hence the "Pix-Place" or whatever they call it), moving audio flies from your computer to your phone, A LOT of bluetooth functions (beside basic hands free) are restricted due to Verizon not allowing OBEX bluetooth transfers, GPS limiting so you have to pay $9.99 a month to use the Verizon GPS software.

Verizon also installs their stock software on pretty much every standard phone. If you've ever seen the real Razr software, for example, compared to Verizon's software it is night and day how much smoother and nicer the stock Motorola software is.

This especially applies to the PDA type phones, but having to use Verizon's software to tether the phone with computer and share the internet connection, and paying a lot extra for a "data plan", certain file transferring and sync features are also disabled.

I think it is getting better now (being able to use a memory card to transfer media, for example) so maybe they are finally coming around.

icehog3 · 02-16-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Sure.

Pretty much stuff like downloading pictures directly to your computer (hence the "Pix-Place" or whatever they call it), moving audio flies from your computer to your phone, A LOT of bluetooth functions (beside basic hands free) are restricted due to Verizon not allowing OBEX bluetooth transfers, GPS limiting so you have to pay $9.99 a month to use the Verizon GPS software.

Verizon also installs their stock software on pretty much every standard phone. If you've ever seen the real Razr software, for example, compared to Verizon's software it is night and day how much smoother and nicer the stock Motorola software is.

This especially applies to the PDA type phones, but having to use Verizon's software to tether the phone with computer and share the internet connection, and paying a lot extra for a "data plan", certain file transferring and sync features are also disabled.

I think it is getting better now (being able to use a memory card to transfer media, for example) so maybe they are finally coming around.

Thank you Andrew....I may reach out to you for some advice when I get around to making the switch if that's OK.

AD720 · 02-16-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Thank you Andrew....I may reach out to you for some advice when I get around to making the switch if that's OK.

I'll be here.

02-15-2009, 08:29 PM	#2
ucubed Corona Cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Orlando/Gainesville Posts: 1,571 Trading: (15)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I miss Verizon. I literally had signal EVERYWHERE I went. It's a bit more expensive, but you are paying for quality I can assure you __________________ All new Troop Support Auctions! What can you donate?

02-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#3
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I have AT&T and am satisfied with it. However if Verizon existed where I am, I would likely switch. I've never heard anyone complain about their verizon service

02-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#4
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I have AT&T and never have any service problems, although that probably doesn't help you in Michigan.

02-15-2009, 08:55 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations Verizon. There are only 2 spots I can think of that I don't get signal.

02-15-2009, 09:41 PM	#6
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I have Verizon, I get a signal everywhere.

02-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Cell phone company recommendations Come May my plan with Sprint/Nextel will be up. I do not want them again as my carrier. I'm looking at probably Verizon or AT&T as the carrier. I live in SW Michigan near the Indiana border. Anyone with advice I am willing to hear it. Pros/Cons of each. Thanks guys/gals. Andrew

02-15-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
BigAl_SC The last mango in Paris Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alan Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations We are on verizon and get a signal everywhere. At&t (when it was cingular) would lose signal and drop in the middle of town.... Might have gotten better in the last 5 years. Real reason for us is the 17 family members that also have Verizon. Verizon to verizon does not take plan minutes...... __________________ Coldblooded,calculation,unprincipled,usurper, without a virtue,knowing nothing of commerce,political economy,or civil government,and supplying ignorance by bold presumption. Thomas Jefferson

02-15-2009, 10:05 PM	#9
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I love verizon too. Even when my phone shows no service in the building I work in I can still call and text with no problems. __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

02-15-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations Verizon http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/C...type=newsearch AT&T http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/ verizon has more coverage __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

02-15-2009, 10:11 PM	#11
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations Verizon. Not just because of the cell tower service, but the customer service. I started with them mostly because of the "IN" thing, all of my family, best friends, fiance, her family, most of the people I talk to the most have Verizon, saves a ton of minutes. The people in my local store always take the time to fix or replace anything I might have a problem with. Never had to pay for phone book transfers or to get a phone replaced. New feature they now offer is that you can change plans every month if you like, and backdate plans if you happen to go over the minutes you had allotted for the month. Also, not sure who you work for, but they have a discount for a ton of companies, up to 20%+ off your bill and 50%+ off your phones and accessories based on your employers. But I am a homer I suppose __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

02-15-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,494 Trading: (60)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I have AT&T.....I don't recommend them. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-15-2009, 11:19 PM	#13
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Cell phone company recommendations I HAD AT&T when they merged into Cingular. Then Katrina hit, and I was without reliable cell reception or service for nearly 2 weeks before I got fed up annd moved to Verizon (who's towers and service remained in operation to far better effect than AT&T/Cingular did). Been with Verizon now since then, and I've loved it every minute. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

02-16-2009, 12:23 AM	#14
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cell phone company recommendations Never met one I liked, I'm about to dump my phone again. I really don't like having one, and I'm paying for a headache? I've found really more then company it's the area, I've heard oh well XYZ is great and when I hit a dead spot they did too. So grab who's cheapest my personal thoughts. They all treat you like a dog and you can pretty much put any phone on any net work, I've found in traveling over 12 states with the 2 different phones I had provider didn't matter dead zones = dead zones.