WirelessAdvisor.com

Timberwolves · 06-26-2004, 2:58 PM

Hello,

Which provider is better in the Minneapolis area?

Thanks!

Buickman · 06-26-2004, 6:36 PM

Depends, do you just want to use it here in the metro area or do you go other places around the state also?

Timberwolves · 06-26-2004, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buickman

Depends, do you just want to use it here in the metro area or do you go other places around the state also?

Metro area and eastern Wisc.

Buickman · 06-28-2004, 6:30 PM

In eastern WI you will only have coverage along major highways with Tmobile, will this work for you? Both carriers are fine in the metro area, though any carrier will have its dead spots, you just have to make sure that they offer coverage in rural areas where you need it. Another consideration is mobile to mobile minutes, are you planning on calling other cell phones alot, and if so, which carriers? VZW tends to be a little more expensive, so if you don't need the coverage they offer, Tmobile can be an econmical alternative. Which ever service you do buy, try to get over to WI while you are still in your trial period and can return it if it doesn't work.

Airb330 · 06-28-2004, 10:53 PM

T-Mobile seems to have awesome coverage in that area, however, check the maps and use the trial period to its fullest. Good luck!

GoodmanR · 06-29-2004, 10:04 PM

VZW does not have much native coverage, but they do have a lot of roaming coverage outside the metro area....

You might also want to consider ATT Wireless. When on the 850 channels, ATTWS is quite strong in the Twin Cities, in my opinion (I used their TDMA system for some time) they had the best coverage in the metro area.

Buickman · 06-30-2004, 8:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodmanR

You might also want to consider ATT Wireless. When on the 850 channels, ATTWS is quite strong in the Twin Cities, in my opinion (I used their TDMA system for some time) they had the best coverage in the metro area.

Depending on where in eastern WI they go GSM my not be a very good choice. Hey Timberwolves, where in WI specifically are you talking about? It could make a big difference in the carrier you should choose.

06-26-2004, 2:58 PM	#1
Timberwolves Posting up a storm! Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis? Hello, Which provider is better in the Minneapolis area? Thanks!

06-26-2004, 6:36 PM	#2
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bye Bye MN, Hello Cali Posts: 890 Phone(s): BB 9550, LG enV2, Retired: BB Curve, Moto Z6tv, E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Images: 1	Re: VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis? Depends, do you just want to use it here in the metro area or do you go other places around the state also? __________________ Cars became my job, so phones became my hobby. Car's are not my job anymore, but phones are still a fun hobby.

06-28-2004, 6:30 PM	#4
Buickman Gearhead/Gadget freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bye Bye MN, Hello Cali Posts: 890 Phone(s): BB 9550, LG enV2, Retired: BB Curve, Moto Z6tv, E815,V710, Nokia 3285, Nokia 6185 Provider(s): Verizon on both phones Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Images: 1	Re: VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis? In eastern WI you will only have coverage along major highways with Tmobile, will this work for you? Both carriers are fine in the metro area, though any carrier will have its dead spots, you just have to make sure that they offer coverage in rural areas where you need it. Another consideration is mobile to mobile minutes, are you planning on calling other cell phones alot, and if so, which carriers? VZW tends to be a little more expensive, so if you don't need the coverage they offer, Tmobile can be an econmical alternative. Which ever service you do buy, try to get over to WI while you are still in your trial period and can return it if it doesn't work. __________________ Cars became my job, so phones became my hobby. Car's are not my job anymore, but phones are still a fun hobby.

06-28-2004, 10:53 PM	#5
Airb330 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,526 Phone(s): Palm Pre, 8830 (Work/VZ) Provider(s): Sprint PCS Devices: iPod Nano (Black), XM Radio Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 3	Re: VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis? T-Mobile seems to have awesome coverage in that area, however, check the maps and use the trial period to its fullest. Good luck!

06-29-2004, 10:04 PM	#6
GoodmanR Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,140 Phone(s): Moto v3 Razr, Blackberry 7230 Provider(s): Cingular (Voice) + T-Mobile (Blackberry) Devices: Crackberry Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis? VZW does not have much native coverage, but they do have a lot of roaming coverage outside the metro area.... You might also want to consider ATT Wireless. When on the 850 channels, ATTWS is quite strong in the Twin Cities, in my opinion (I used their TDMA system for some time) they had the best coverage in the metro area.

WirelessAdvisor.com

Central US Wireless Forum

VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis? in U.S. Wireless Forums [Archive]; "Hello, Which provider is better in the Minneapolis area? Thanks!..."

WirelessAdvisor.com

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads for: VZ or T-mobile in Minneapolis?
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
T-mobile or ATTWS in Minneapolis?	Petre	Central US Wireless Forum	15	06-19-2004 8:22 PM
Minneapolis Question	MinnWisc	Central US Wireless Forum	1	07-13-2003 8:31 PM
ATTWS in Minneapolis?	MinnWisc	Central US Wireless Forum	1	07-07-2003 6:59 PM
GSM in Minneapolis question	MinnWisc	Central US Wireless Forum	4	05-21-2003 11:23 AM
T Mobile or Sprint PCS in Minneapolis/St Paul Area	Brian6329	Central US Wireless Forum	6	12-07-2002 7:30 PM