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I live in the Wash DC area but want travel to Northern MN . I want roaming coverage up there. Sprints ...

  1. 07-07-2005, 8:56 AM #1
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    Default Coverage Areas / Roaming

    I live in the Wash DC area but want travel to Northern MN. I want roaming coverage up there. Sprints coverage maps show roaming coverage all over the place using other networks, but do they really work?

    I'm currently with AT&Ticon.
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    Northern MN is very spotty no matter who the Cell company is. You're with ATTicon now?? You mean Cingular? I think you'd have the most problems with a GSM carrier. Even in Mpls/St Paul GSM can be spotty.
    What I'd do is go with a prepay provider like Beyond Wireless.....
    www.gobeyondwireless.com
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    They cover most of the state (except the very very far north) and even if you pay the 4x/min of the "yellow" areas, it can be as low as $.40/min and you have no long term commitment..............
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    Northern MN roams on Dobson witch is the strongest provider up there.
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    Sprints new map looks great
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    What new map? I didnt know they made a new one.
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    Default Re: Coverage Areas / Roaming

    Quote Originally Posted by raeben
    I live in the Wash DC area but want travel to Northern MN. I want roaming coverage up there. Sprints coverage maps show roaming coverage all over the place using other networks, but do they really work?

    I'm currently with AT&Ticon.
    Yes Sprinticon has a great roaming partnership with many carriers. In fact they no claim to cover more of the US population than any other carrier with the latest PRL.
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    Default Re: Coverage Areas / Roaming

    Thanks for all the tips!

    Yes, I'm with Cingular (sorry, I still shop at Peoples ____ store [now CVS]).

    I'm trying Beyond Wireless. Sprinticon might be good but I'm not willing to make a 2-year commitment. Plus, Beyond has a rubber-insulated Panasonic phone called "DuraMax" and the name sold me. I like durability. Are the phones Beyond or any other pay-as-you-go carrier typically "Unlocked" phones?

    And, can anyone's coverage map really be trusted?
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    Default Re: Coverage Areas / Roaming

    Quote Originally Posted by raeben
    And, can anyone's coverage map really be trusted?
    Yes. The maps T-Mobileicon provides at http://www.T-Mobile.com/coverage are VERY realistic. Use the Personal Coverage Check and click on the "Check Street Level Coverage" icon.
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