Cell Phone Service: What do you have? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

y0rkieL0ver · 02-16-2006, 04:45 PM

Ok, so i have Nextel, but it absolutely SUCKS- i cant get reception and when i do it fades out and i end up hanging up on everyone. ive had it for a year and would have to wait another year before my contract is up, so im planning on paying the termination fee and ending our relationship

I want to switch to TMobile, simply because i want a sidekick

but before i make that leap i was wondering a few things-

what service everyone uses?
Are you happy with them?
Have you ever had a sidekick and would you recommend it?

hle_625 · 02-16-2006, 04:48 PM

I have Cingular and I really like it, I get pretty good reception around here.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 02-16-2006, 04:51 PM

We have Cingular as well and we love it...I think it is the best in our area!!!

PlatinumYorkies · 02-16-2006, 04:54 PM

I've had sprint for 7 years!!! So, yes I love them!

jkat · 02-16-2006, 04:56 PM

I also have Cingular. What I really like is the "rollover" program. I've actually accumulated to over 1,000 anytime minute now (I have the 400 minute plan). The reception is really good in this area too.

I hear from my friends that Cingular tries to build their reception tower near highway or major traffic areas. That way, when someone is stuck on the road, they can actually use their phone and not be out of reception. Don't know if that's true or not but Cingular does work well.

On the other hand, my brother has T-Mobile which he absolutely loves too. I guess you can't go wrong with either.

yorkiemom1970 · 02-16-2006, 04:59 PM

I too have Nextel. I LOVE it. I always get a signal. I love the one on one walkie talkie thing and i love my ringtones. i dont use text messenging...just isn't my thing. But over all, I have no complaints about Nextel. Sorry that some of you are having a bad experience with them. I've just never had any probs...

Also love my free nites and weekends.

reneernc · 02-16-2006, 05:02 PM

I have cingular and have been pleased with it. I think it just depends on your location, different companies have different reception according to location. There is a place online you can look to see which company has best reception in your area but can't recall how I found it.

chachi · 02-16-2006, 05:03 PM

We have Cingular and have never had any problems.

Patti · 02-16-2006, 06:11 PM

Cingular once in awhile I hit bad spot where I can't get reception otherwise no problems

orinskye · 02-16-2006, 06:20 PM

i have cingular and LOVE IT... i have free mobile to mobile, and everyone i know is on cingular so i dont really use any minuits, and i get them all rolled over so i must have accumulated A LOT.... the reception is good, they just updated their sim chips so that they get better reception and also teh towers they use were just expanded to include towers from at&t so the reception area and quality has gotten better...... one thing i dont like, you can only upgrade your phone every 21 MONTHS!!!! it really sucks,

Tiggerwit · 02-16-2006, 06:53 PM

I have a T-mobile family plan. No complaints, except my kids' 24/7 usage of it.

mustangbee · 02-16-2006, 07:15 PM

We have Verizon, it's ok I guess, the kids love them, with five phones, I don't think we will be changing plans anytime soon. It's been about five years with them, no problems, so I guess they are OK. I don't use it much, just want to be able to keep in touch with the kids. They are always on the go.

cindy0721 · 02-16-2006, 07:29 PM

I use Sprint, no complaints , nice phones and you cant beat the $5.00 for a additonal 100 min.s deal!

xtine · 02-16-2006, 07:35 PM

I had Nextel and hated it.. I never had reception anywhere which really sucked.. so i didn't really get much use of it.

I also had Sprint.. which none of my friends or family members had so a waste of my minutes.. reception is great, but i wasn't happy with the plans..

My boyfriend has Cingular and there isn't much of a complaint only no service once in a while..

I have Verizon and i freakin love it. I think they have the coolest phones. Plus all my friends have it so that means free mobile to mobile, free text.. and vcast! i love it..

fasteddie · 02-16-2006, 07:37 PM

I have Cingular. It's okay, not the greatest but passable I think, but rollover is neat and you can add additional lines for your family for $10/month (at least that's the price when I did it, might be more now...).

02-16-2006, 04:45 PM	#1
y0rkieL0ver Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Medford, Ma Posts: 865	Cell Phone Service: What do you have? Ok, so i have Nextel, but it absolutely SUCKS- i cant get reception and when i do it fades out and i end up hanging up on everyone. ive had it for a year and would have to wait another year before my contract is up, so im planning on paying the termination fee and ending our relationship I want to switch to TMobile, simply because i want a sidekick but before i make that leap i was wondering a few things- what service everyone uses? Are you happy with them? Have you ever had a sidekick and would you recommend it? __________________ To eRr is HuMan, To FoRgiVe, CaNiNe Jackie & Sirius

02-16-2006, 04:48 PM	#2
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	I have Cingular and I really like it, I get pretty good reception around here. __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May PEEPADS BLOW OUT SALE!!!!!!! www.PEE-PADS.com/FreeShipping

02-16-2006, 04:51 PM	#3
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,048 Blog Entries: 3	We have Cingular as well and we love it...I think it is the best in our area!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain & Heaven; Agent to: Striker Looking For Someone to Show Your Little One...Email Me!!

02-16-2006, 04:54 PM	#4
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,013	I've had sprint for 7 years!!! So, yes I love them! __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

02-16-2006, 05:02 PM	#7
reneernc Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: alabama Posts: 798	I have cingular and have been pleased with it. I think it just depends on your location, different companies have different reception according to location. There is a place online you can look to see which company has best reception in your area but can't recall how I found it. __________________ Scooby and Lola's Mom Doodles Granny

02-16-2006, 04:56 PM	#5
jkat YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 459	I also have Cingular. What I really like is the "rollover" program. I've actually accumulated to over 1,000 anytime minute now (I have the 400 minute plan). The reception is really good in this area too. I hear from my friends that Cingular tries to build their reception tower near highway or major traffic areas. That way, when someone is stuck on the road, they can actually use their phone and not be out of reception. Don't know if that's true or not but Cingular does work well. On the other hand, my brother has T-Mobile which he absolutely loves too. I guess you can't go wrong with either.

02-16-2006, 04:59 PM	#6
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	I too have Nextel. I LOVE it. I always get a signal. I love the one on one walkie talkie thing and i love my ringtones. i dont use text messenging...just isn't my thing. But over all, I have no complaints about Nextel. Sorry that some of you are having a bad experience with them. I've just never had any probs... Also love my free nites and weekends.

02-16-2006, 05:03 PM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,235	We have Cingular and have never had any problems. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-16-2006, 06:11 PM	#9
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,954	Cingular once in awhile I hit bad spot where I can't get reception otherwise no problems __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-16-2006, 06:20 PM	#10
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	i have cingular and LOVE IT... i have free mobile to mobile, and everyone i know is on cingular so i dont really use any minuits, and i get them all rolled over so i must have accumulated A LOT.... the reception is good, they just updated their sim chips so that they get better reception and also teh towers they use were just expanded to include towers from at&t so the reception area and quality has gotten better...... one thing i dont like, you can only upgrade your phone every 21 MONTHS!!!! it really sucks,

02-16-2006, 06:53 PM	#11
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 4,254	I have a T-mobile family plan. No complaints, except my kids' 24/7 usage of it.

02-16-2006, 07:15 PM	#12
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 9,807	We have Verizon, it's ok I guess, the kids love them, with five phones, I don't think we will be changing plans anytime soon. It's been about five years with them, no problems, so I guess they are OK. I don't use it much, just want to be able to keep in touch with the kids. They are always on the go. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina, Princess & Katie Bug Member of the SSLS

02-16-2006, 07:29 PM	#13
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,392	I use Sprint, no complaints , nice phones and you cant beat the $5.00 for a additonal 100 min.s deal! __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

02-16-2006, 07:35 PM	#14
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,346	I had Nextel and hated it.. I never had reception anywhere which really sucked.. so i didn't really get much use of it. I also had Sprint.. which none of my friends or family members had so a waste of my minutes.. reception is great, but i wasn't happy with the plans.. My boyfriend has Cingular and there isn't much of a complaint only no service once in a while.. I have Verizon and i freakin love it. I think they have the coolest phones. Plus all my friends have it so that means free mobile to mobile, free text.. and vcast! i love it.. __________________ Khristine - Mom to Oreo, Ginger and Skin Baby Khristianna and Baby Jasmyn For Mom's & Mom's-to-be

02-16-2006, 07:37 PM	#15
fasteddie *YT 5000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,794	I have Cingular. It's okay, not the greatest but passable I think, but rollover is neat and you can add additional lines for your family for $10/month (at least that's the price when I did it, might be more now...). __________________ YODA & WINKY R ::: Winky's 2nd Birthday! ::: Yoda's 6th Birthday!