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nkwalter · 01-19-2006, 1:25 PM

I live in Iowa, but spend a good amount of time at Lake of the Ozarks. Who's the best wireless provider at the lake?

I've had Verizon in '00 (didn't work), AT&T in '02 (VERY spotty!), and have had Sprint since '04 (works well but the phone stinks).

Is there a better company out there than Sprint??

Thanks for the info!

our3rotts · 01-19-2006, 2:08 PM

My boss & her husband own property down there & are there quite a bit.

They just switched from USCC to Nextel. I think she went down last weekend - I'll check with her & see how her reception was.

stlguy · 01-31-2006, 11:35 AM

Based on the travelling I do through Missouri, I would say that Cingular would probably be the best bet. Since the merger their signal has greatly improved throughout central Missouri. I drive through that area every couple of weeks and never have a problem.

However, since I haven't actually been on the Lake with service, I can't guarantee that. With all the hills/valleys etc., no carrier may be able to offer the best service. But I do know that Cingular is strong in that particular region now.

xenophon · 01-31-2006, 11:39 AM

If talking native network, Cingular might cover best but if you have free roaming charges, the 'big three' cover the Ozarks (lake area) 100% with roaming, just a small % is analog only (peaks of some SE ranges). I'm down there often with Sprint and have had no issues with roaming.

If you already have Sprint, you can get roaming for $5/month extra if your account doesn't already include free roaming. And if you don't like your phone, check out the Blade - very cool phone.

JasonWells · 02-11-2006, 3:07 PM

Does Alltel cover that area well? I have found their service to be great, and they have many roaming agreements, so I've never experienced a time with no service. The PRL 1205 has really helped. Good Luck!

MOTOhooligan · 02-13-2006, 4:06 PM

Alltel, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, Cingular and USCC cover Lake of the Ozarks, AFAIK.

I have personally used Alltel and T-Mobile there and had no problems. My relatives have used Sprint, Cingular and USCC and had no problems. I think that area, since it is very heavily travelled, has pretty good coverage from all representated carriers.

It's pretty much take your pick.

Ironwalt · 02-14-2006, 2:44 PM

I have had good luck with my Alltel phone in that area. Hope that helps

01-19-2006, 1:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
nkwalter No more newbie here! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks I live in Iowa, but spend a good amount of time at Lake of the Ozarks. Who's the best wireless provider at the lake? I've had Verizon in '00 (didn't work), AT&T in '02 (VERY spotty!), and have had Sprint since '04 (works well but the phone stinks). Is there a better company out there than Sprint?? Thanks for the info!

01-19-2006, 2:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
our3rotts And baby makes 4 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: E. Iowa Posts: 584 Phone(s): Cranberry Curve - pretty. Provider(s): AT&T (cingular) Devices: HS820, mp3, GPS, 2007 Durango (big gadget!) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks My boss & her husband own property down there & are there quite a bit. They just switched from USCC to Nextel. I think she went down last weekend - I'll check with her & see how her reception was.

01-31-2006, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
stlguy Fresh Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Charles Posts: 20 Phone(s): Treo 680 (work), LG CU500, LG C2000 (wife), Moto L2 (extra phone) Provider(s): AT&T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks Based on the travelling I do through Missouri, I would say that Cingular would probably be the best bet. Since the merger their signal has greatly improved throughout central Missouri. I drive through that area every couple of weeks and never have a problem. However, since I haven't actually been on the Lake with service, I can't guarantee that. With all the hills/valleys etc., no carrier may be able to offer the best service. But I do know that Cingular is strong in that particular region now.

01-31-2006, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
xenophon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks If talking native network, Cingular might cover best but if you have free roaming charges, the 'big three' cover the Ozarks (lake area) 100% with roaming, just a small % is analog only (peaks of some SE ranges). I'm down there often with Sprint and have had no issues with roaming. If you already have Sprint, you can get roaming for $5/month extra if your account doesn't already include free roaming. And if you don't like your phone, check out the Blade - very cool phone.

02-11-2006, 3:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
JasonWells Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 138 Phone(s): Samsung M500, Moto W490, Moto V710 Provider(s): Sprint SERO (great!), T-Mobile : ), VZW(yuck!) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks Does Alltel cover that area well? I have found their service to be great, and they have many roaming agreements, so I've never experienced a time with no service. The PRL 1205 has really helped. Good Luck!

02-13-2006, 4:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
MOTOhooligan Why So Serious? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gotham City Posts: 6,688 Phone(s): w490, V3t, v620, Q, K1m Provider(s): Voicestream Wireless, Western Wireless Devices: Motorola S805, Motorola HS350 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Images: 21	Re: Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks Alltel, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, Cingular and USCC cover Lake of the Ozarks, AFAIK. I have personally used Alltel and T-Mobile there and had no problems. My relatives have used Sprint, Cingular and USCC and had no problems. I think that area, since it is very heavily travelled, has pretty good coverage from all representated carriers. It's pretty much take your pick. __________________ Who needs an iPhone when you've got a 2GB memory card, AD2P Bluetooth support and a wireless stereo headset?

02-14-2006, 2:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ironwalt Are you in my Circle? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NLR, Arkansas Posts: 2,194 Phone(s): razr2 v9m, Cricket Broadband Provider(s): Alltel & Cricket Broadband Devices: Moto H500, Cricket Broadband Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best Provider for Lake of the Ozarks I have had good luck with my Alltel phone in that area. Hope that helps

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