Posted by Linda_H/FL on 7/9/07 12:45pm
Msg #199022

Cell phone advice requested..

Looking to change plans (and phone if necessary) - looking for suggestions as to good provides for North Central Florida...I presently have Sprint (formerly Nextel) with a Nextel phone...TIA

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/9/07 12:52pm
Msg #199027

Re: Dangit...correction..."providers" n/m

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/9/07 1:00pm
Msg #199031

I have had nearly every provider in here in SW FL, but only Verizon was able to provide me with a good signal. The downside to Verizon (IME) is that sometimes, on Fridays, I don't always get the call....and those VM's don't show up until Mondays.
That happening is infrequent, and much less frequent than the lost calls w/ ATT and Alltel.

Reply by DebbieT on 7/9/07 1:15pm
Msg #199037

I use Metro pcs. I pay like 50.00 a month and I get unlimited minutes and I can call anywhere in the US. Works for me.

Reply by Ducky/FL on 7/9/07 2:55pm
Msg #199056

Linda,

I also would like to change providers. I have AT&T (Cingular) and my reception is lousy. They promote the least dropped calls but you have to get connected before you can get dropped. I am in the Orlando Area.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/9/07 3:20pm
Msg #199061

I had Cingular in CT and dropped them for Nextel, who is now Sprint - my husband couldn't call me from 3 miles away when we had Cingular. With Nextel I have decent luck with a signal for the most part but since my contract is up thought I'd get some feedback here while I shop around.

Thanks all for your input.

Reply by hcampersFL on 7/9/07 3:20pm
Msg #199062

Linda I use Alltel and love 'em! They will work with you if you need to change plans. They offer 10 free numbers and plenty of minutes. I have crossed Florida north, south, east and west with no problems.

Reply by Philip Johnson on 7/9/07 3:25pm
Msg #199063

Have you tried?

http://www.cellreception.com/

This will list by zip code the towers that are near you and where they are scheduled for the future.

Reply by ZeeCA on 7/9/07 4:07pm
Msg #199076

Re: Have you tried? VERY interesting! thx n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/9/07 3:46pm
Msg #199070

Re: You guys are great!!!...thanks!!!

and Phillip - that's a sweet website - thanks for sharing..

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/9/07 3:51pm
Msg #199071

Re: Nothing around me...

Wonder if I can cut a deal if I let them put a tower in my back yard..<G>