What's the cell phone service of choice in this area?

[Ponytail]

My cell phone is on it's last legs, and I figured before I go buy another one, I had better check. What service seems to work the best down there? Right now I have Sprint, and they're pretty good here.

 

[SxyPrincess]

I'm with Cingular. Had a few disputes in the past about charges and such, but haven't had any problems with them in about 3 years. I get great coverage and their plans are good.

Nothing beats a Nextel though. I'd go for one of those.

 

[Ponytail]

Originally posted by cariblue
My preference is Verizon and Nokia phones. Not as cool as the flippy star trek phones, but clearer reception.

lol!1 I hate those things..they wouldn't last a day with me. Mine gets bounced, dropped, kicked, and a few months ago was turned into a doggy chew toy, not by choice though. But evn with holes in the battery, and through the button face, it still works fine, the screen is illegible though.

 

[Sharon]

Originally posted by cariblue
My preference is Verizon

 

[Kain99]

Verizon offers the best coverage in So. MD. I have a Motorola and and Nextel. Nextel is great if you go North.

If you live in Calvert or St. Mary's you'll run into No service holes just about every 25-30 miles.

 

[Kyle]

Out of Singular (Cell-One), ATT, Sprint or Verizon... Verizon has the best coverage in this area. They're still adding towers too.

Not sure about Nextel.

 

[RoseRed]

Verizon here too.

 

[SxyPrincess]

Originally posted by joeyinlexpark
get two freakin tin cans with some dental floss, you'll get better clarity.

Joey, baby! Stop hiding already.

 

[LPMEDIC]

nextel

I have had NExtel for the last year and they are ok unless you go south of the base. Haven't had any other problems in St marys though.

 

[sleuth]

You can't get a decent signal from Verizon in Chesapeake Ranch Estates... or on the base... but everywhere else I seem to get a strong signal.

It stinks though because I live in CRE and I can't use my cell for long distance.

 

[RoseRed]

Originally posted by sleuth14
You can't get a decent signal from Verizon in Chesapeake Ranch Estates... or on the base... but everywhere else I seem to get a strong signal.

I have never had trouble with mine on the base.

 

[sleuth]

Originally posted by RoseRed
I have never had trouble with mine on the base.

I work in 2187 and don't get a signal at all inside... and outside I only get about 2 bars.

 

[SxyPrincess]

I think phones play a big part in service. I've had real cheap $10 phones where the reception sucked, then switched to a more expensive phone and got great reception...all with the same provider.

 

[Ponytail]

Sleuth...you using a cheapy?? Come on man...fess up...

 

[Sharon]

Originally posted by sleuth14
You can't get a decent signal from Verizon in Chesapeake Ranch Estates...

It stinks though because I live in CRE and I can't use my cell for long distance.

I can use my phone!

The only place it still drops out is near the back gate on Lil Cove Pt Rd.

 

[Kain99]

Originally posted by sleuth14
You can't get a decent signal from Verizon in Chesapeake Ranch Estates... or on the base... but everywhere else I seem to get a strong signal.

It stinks though because I live in CRE and I can't use my cell for long distance.

More likely your phone... I get great reception in CRE

 

[RoseRed]

Originally posted by sleuth14
I work in 2187 and don't get a signal at all inside... and outside I only get about 2 bars.

Whats wrong with the phone on your desk then?

 

[alex]

I've had AT & T for about 5 years now. No problems with reception, billing or service. I think they're GREAT! I also use a Nokia phone. Do not get one of those new Motorola Flip phones - I heard they are terrible!

 

[sleuth]

Originally posted by Ponytail
Sleuth...you using a cheapy?? Come on man...fess up...

You got me... I'm using the one that came with my plan.
It was the best I could do at the time. I was unemployed.

 

[sleuth]

Originally posted by Kain99
More likely your phone... I get great reception in CRE

I get great reception on the beach in CRE...
poor reception and dropped calls everywhere else.

I've been thinking about getting a new phone for awhile. I may have to consider it even harder now.