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kijaho · 05-13-2003, 11:51 AM

Hi all, new to this site so need some advice. I am moving to chicago and wanted to switch companies. I am currently using Sprint and it is horrible. I was thinking about Nextel or T-mobile or ATT. If anyone in the chicago area knows which is better for coverage and service, please help me. Thanks in advance.

BillRadio · 05-13-2003, 1:26 PM

Kijaho,
Without question, the two best carriers for coverage are Verizon amd Cingular. Of those two, I would prefer Verizon. But the other carriers most likely are MUCH better in CHI than where you are.

After you move, visit a store with multiple choices, and choose a phone and plan of your liking. Take it and test it where you think you'll need it. Sprint may actually work as good as any, so hold on and try them first. They were getting tons of complaints in here a year ago, and must have improved Chicago coverage significantly for the complaints to go away.

If it doesn't work, try another.

-Bill

Paisan3466 · 05-13-2003, 1:27 PM

My first post!!

Anyway, out of those three I would highly recommend T-Mobile. I have had great experiences with them. If money is no object and you want very complete coverage, I would go with Verizon. Works almost everywhere.

kijaho · 05-13-2003, 2:18 PM

Thanks for the great info. I had verizon wireless before but the biggest problem I had with them was the charge for voicemails. Basically, I was being charged to check my voicemail as well as being charged for someone leaving a voicemail. This got so bad that I bascially turned off my voicemail. Has this changed? If so, I would definitely re-consider verizonwireless again. Again, thanks.

Paisan3466 · 05-14-2003, 2:39 PM

There is no charge if someone leaves you a voicemail. Also, it only uses your minutes when you check the voicemail frome the phone...no hidden charges.

jayc · 05-14-2003, 6:56 PM

It uses minutes on prepaid service for leaving voicemail.

Tmi35 · 05-17-2003, 7:05 PM

I'd say T-Mobile I have no complaints about them.

~~ILUVSOCAL~~ · 05-17-2003, 10:21 PM

US Cellular now offers service in Chicago through the recent acquisition of Primeco's service there, I don't know how they are in Chicago though.

http://www.uscc.com/uscellular/Silve...showphone.html

wyldekard · 05-18-2003, 7:41 PM

I've heard reports that USCC is having some problems in the greater Chicago area. They are also bringing in truck mounted mobile equipment to fill in the gaps and problem areas.

Codepyro · 05-19-2003, 9:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by: kijaho
Thanks for the great info. I had verizon wireless before but the biggest problem I had with them was the charge for voicemails. Basically, I was being charged to check my voicemail as well as being charged for someone leaving a voicemail. This got so bad that I bascially turned off my voicemail. Has this changed? If so, I would definitely re-consider verizonwireless again. Again, thanks.

no charge for checking/leaving voicemail....same as every other carrier it comes from your minutes...if you don't want to use ur minutes just call your number using a landline phone and press the # key and your password to retrieve voicemail...

t720 · 05-20-2003, 8:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: BillRadio
Kijaho,
Without question, the two best carriers for coverage are Verizon amd Cingular.

Hold on a sec...Verizon might be true...but Cingular? Last time I checked AT&T's network was larger than theirs...am I wrong? I thought they were 2nd in line to Verizon?

100thMonkey · 05-20-2003, 10:25 PM

no way on ATT for Chicago. I have had all four ATT and Cingular of both TDMA and GSM varieties.

Cingular TDMA is best, then Cingular GSM, then ATT TDMA and finally ATT GSM.

ATT may have better maps, but CIngular provides better quality service, hands down

Kenster · 05-21-2003, 6:43 AM

ATT actually relies quite a bit on Cingular in the outter regions of Chicago and beyond to fill-in the coverage gaps.

05-13-2003, 11:51 AM	#1
kijaho Fresh Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12 Phone(s): LG VX7000, Samsung a530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies Hi all, new to this site so need some advice. I am moving to chicago and wanted to switch companies. I am currently using Sprint and it is horrible. I was thinking about Nextel or T-mobile or ATT. If anyone in the chicago area knows which is better for coverage and service, please help me. Thanks in advance.

05-13-2003, 1:26 PM	#2
BillRadio Wireless Consultant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Posts: 1,403 Phone(s): Motorola, Nokia Provider(s): Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Images: 1	Chicago Cellular Companies Kijaho, Without question, the two best carriers for coverage are Verizon amd Cingular. Of those two, I would prefer Verizon. But the other carriers most likely are MUCH better in CHI than where you are. After you move, visit a store with multiple choices, and choose a phone and plan of your liking. Take it and test it where you think you'll need it. Sprint may actually work as good as any, so hold on and try them first. They were getting tons of complaints in here a year ago, and must have improved Chicago coverage significantly for the complaints to go away. If it doesn't work, try another. -Bill __________________ Mountain Wireless Cellular Ratings & Reviews and Cellular Maps.

05-13-2003, 1:27 PM	#3
Paisan3466 No more newbie here! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies My first post!! Anyway, out of those three I would highly recommend T-Mobile. I have had great experiences with them. If money is no object and you want very complete coverage, I would go with Verizon. Works almost everywhere.

05-13-2003, 2:18 PM	Original Poster #4
kijaho Fresh Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12 Phone(s): LG VX7000, Samsung a530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies Thanks for the great info. I had verizon wireless before but the biggest problem I had with them was the charge for voicemails. Basically, I was being charged to check my voicemail as well as being charged for someone leaving a voicemail. This got so bad that I bascially turned off my voicemail. Has this changed? If so, I would definitely re-consider verizonwireless again. Again, thanks.

05-14-2003, 2:39 PM	#5
Paisan3466 No more newbie here! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies There is no charge if someone leaves you a voicemail. Also, it only uses your minutes when you check the voicemail frome the phone...no hidden charges.

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05-14-2003, 6:56 PM	#6
jayc Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 1,418 Phone(s): Samsung A670, LG VX6100, AirPrime PC 5220 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies It uses minutes on prepaid service for leaving voicemail.

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Tmi35 Fresh Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies I'd say T-Mobile I have no complaints about them.

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~~ILUVSOCAL~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Redwood Valley, CA Posts: 2,485 Phone(s): Nokia 3600(me), SE T616(me),T226(mom), Samsung SGH-x426(me), Nokia 7210(dad) Provider(s): AT&T(Me),Cingular(Me,Mom),Edge Wireless(Dad) Devices: BlueTrek G2 Bluetooth Headset Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Chicago Cellular Companies US Cellular now offers service in Chicago through the recent acquisition of Primeco's service there, I don't know how they are in Chicago though. http://www.uscc.com/uscellular/Silve...showphone.html

05-18-2003, 7:41 PM	#9
wyldekard Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 157 Phone(s): Toshiba CDM9900, Toshiba CDM9500 Provider(s): VZW & USCC (for one more month) Devices: PDA-GPS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies I've heard reports that USCC is having some problems in the greater Chicago area. They are also bringing in truck mounted mobile equipment to fill in the gaps and problem areas. __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. George Carlin

05-20-2003, 10:25 PM	#12
100thMonkey Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies no way on ATT for Chicago. I have had all four ATT and Cingular of both TDMA and GSM varieties. Cingular TDMA is best, then Cingular GSM, then ATT TDMA and finally ATT GSM. ATT may have better maps, but CIngular provides better quality service, hands down

05-21-2003, 6:43 AM	#13
Kenster Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chicago Cellular Companies ATT actually relies quite a bit on Cingular in the outter regions of Chicago and beyond to fill-in the coverage gaps.

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