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Joe0378 · 07-02-2002, 12:13 PM

I have the Verizon America's Choice Plan and I live in New York City. I will be in the Disney World / Orlando area in Florida in August. Would anyone know how the America's Choice network works down there? Is it good? This way I know whether to bring a calling card or not.

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback.

Joe0378 · 07-02-2002, 2:18 PM

Anyone?

TNDan21 · 07-02-2002, 2:19 PM

Verizon serves the Orlando area, so yes it is a part of the America's Choice Network. I can't speak for coverage as I have never used there service in Orlando.

Airb330 · 07-02-2002, 2:43 PM

Joe post back, I'd like to know myself. I'm going down there in August (10-16, I may beat you there). I do know that Verizon is 1900 CDMA there, so the coverage may be weaker out in rural areas. Sprint and Verizon (I think) sort of work together down there, so you may be on "Extended Network" aka Sprint, which is included in the AC plan. Have fun! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Joe0378 · 07-02-2002, 2:52 PM

Airb300 - have a great time!

Anyone who lives in Orlando or has been there and is on the A.C. Plan have any feedback or comments....please...

Mike · 07-02-2002, 8:12 PM

I have been there many times, but used my VoiceStream phone without any problems. Several years ago at the Disney Park I tried to use a Sprint Phone and it was terrible. AT&T was the official wireless phone at Disney at that time (they may still be - but I don't know about that now) and they had AT&T towers on their property, so their signal was pretty good. Remember, Disney and all their parks cover a very large area. Some places may be better for one carrier than another, then at a different park the other may be better.

We need input from someone that has been there lately.

IdiOTeQnoLogY · 07-02-2002, 8:27 PM

several years ago is a while......id think by now most of the carriers all have a strong signal at the park that is my speculation unless at&t signed an exclusivity deal to house cell sites on disney property, which i dont know if they are allowed to do that by the FCC....we'll have to wait for people that go there to give us their feedback.

Sarasota · 07-03-2002, 6:35 AM

I live in Sarasota and have used my Verizon phone on many trips to Orlando. I have had no problems in that area.

Greg

theyallstink · 07-08-2002, 10:39 PM

You'll be fine in Orlando. Verizon has decent coverage in Florida. They've spent a lot of $$$$ upgrading Primeco's network. By the way Verizon's Florida network is all 1900. If you have the AC plan, you'll be allowed to roam on Sprint CDMA and if that doesn't work, then AT&T analog. Not to worry, you'll have service.

Joe0378 · 07-09-2002, 6:43 AM

Thanks for the info theyallstink.

Spaceman · 07-10-2002, 7:16 PM

Joe, I dont use VS but I work at the Kennedy Space Center (30 miles east of Disney) and the rep that sells phones to US pushes VS really hard. She is also an authorized AT&T, CINGULAR and Verizon dealer and recommends VS. I hope this helps and enjoy your stay. (I am also originally from NY, Gerritsen Beach) (Coney Island area)

07-11-2002, 10:52 PM

Thanks spaceman. VS here in NYC (particularly Staten Island) is horrible. Verizon I believe is the best carrier out there. The rep may be getting kickbacks for promotion VS.

Joe0378 · 07-12-2002, 2:33 PM

That last comment was mine....

07-13-2002, 9:44 PM

Just an FYI -

At Disney, Sprint has HORRIBLE coverage (tons of dead zones).... Verizon is decent, but definitely has some weak spots.... Especially in the Magic Kingdom. Voicestream has horrible service at Disney.... AT&T is ok... but again, has some weak spots... The one who has the best coverage ON DISNEY PROPERTY is by far Cingular. But, as I said, most of the others are OK... just not wonderful.

Robert

theyallstink · 07-14-2002, 1:58 AM

<< Just an FYI -

At Disney, Sprint has HORRIBLE coverage (tons of dead zones).... Verizon is decent, but definitely has some weak spots.... Especially in the Magic Kingdom. Voicestream has horrible service at Disney.... AT&T is ok... but again, has some weak spots... The one who has the best coverage ON DISNEY PROPERTY is by far Cingular. But, as I said, most of the others are OK... just not wonderful.

Robert >>

You forgot to buy your Mickey branded cell phone. Thats why the service stinks. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

07-02-2002, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joe0378 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Verizon in Orlando I have the Verizon America's Choice Plan and I live in New York City. I will be in the Disney World / Orlando area in Florida in August. Would anyone know how the America's Choice network works down there? Is it good? This way I know whether to bring a calling card or not. I'd greatly appreciate any feedback.

07-02-2002, 8:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 282 Phone(s): Motorola RAZR V3, Motorola V60c, Motorola V551 Provider(s): T-Mobile, Verizon, Cingular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been there many times, but used my VoiceStream phone without any problems. Several years ago at the Disney Park I tried to use a Sprint Phone and it was terrible. AT&T was the official wireless phone at Disney at that time (they may still be - but I don't know about that now) and they had AT&T towers on their property, so their signal was pretty good. Remember, Disney and all their parks cover a very large area. Some places may be better for one carrier than another, then at a different park the other may be better. We need input from someone that has been there lately. __________________ Mike a/k/a Shepp elsewhere on the net http://www.pcsws.com/ T-Mobile is the third largest wireless network in the world - and growing!

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Airb330 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,525 Phone(s): iPhone, Pantech EVDO Provider(s): at&t/Sprint for datacard Devices: iPod Nano (Black), XM Radio Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 3	Joe post back, I'd like to know myself. I'm going down there in August (10-16, I may beat you there). I do know that Verizon is 1900 CDMA there, so the coverage may be weaker out in rural areas. Sprint and Verizon (I think) sort of work together down there, so you may be on "Extended Network" aka Sprint, which is included in the AC plan. Have fun! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

07-02-2002, 2:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Joe0378 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Airb300 - have a great time! Anyone who lives in Orlando or has been there and is on the A.C. Plan have any feedback or comments....please...

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IdiOTeQnoLogY Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	several years ago is a while......id think by now most of the carriers all have a strong signal at the park that is my speculation unless at&t signed an exclusivity deal to house cell sites on disney property, which i dont know if they are allowed to do that by the FCC....we'll have to wait for people that go there to give us their feedback.

07-03-2002, 6:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sarasota Pre-members Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 56 Phone(s): Sanyo 8100 Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I live in Sarasota and have used my Verizon phone on many trips to Orlando. I have had no problems in that area. Greg

07-08-2002, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
theyallstink Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You'll be fine in Orlando. Verizon has decent coverage in Florida. They've spent a lot of $$$$ upgrading Primeco's network. By the way Verizon's Florida network is all 1900. If you have the AC plan, you'll be allowed to roam on Sprint CDMA and if that doesn't work, then AT&T analog. Not to worry, you'll have service.

07-09-2002, 6:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Joe0378 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info theyallstink.

07-10-2002, 7:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spaceman Shoulda joined long ago! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Joe, I dont use VS but I work at the Kennedy Space Center (30 miles east of Disney) and the rep that sells phones to US pushes VS really hard. She is also an authorized AT&T, CINGULAR and Verizon dealer and recommends VS. I hope this helps and enjoy your stay. (I am also originally from NY, Gerritsen Beach) (Coney Island area)

07-11-2002, 10:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks spaceman. VS here in NYC (particularly Staten Island) is horrible. Verizon I believe is the best carrier out there. The rep may be getting kickbacks for promotion VS.

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07-12-2002, 2:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Joe0378 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That last comment was mine....

07-13-2002, 9:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Just an FYI - At Disney, Sprint has HORRIBLE coverage (tons of dead zones).... Verizon is decent, but definitely has some weak spots.... Especially in the Magic Kingdom. Voicestream has horrible service at Disney.... AT&T is ok... but again, has some weak spots... The one who has the best coverage ON DISNEY PROPERTY is by far Cingular. But, as I said, most of the others are OK... just not wonderful. Robert

07-14-2002, 1:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
theyallstink Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	<< Just an FYI - At Disney, Sprint has HORRIBLE coverage (tons of dead zones).... Verizon is decent, but definitely has some weak spots.... Especially in the Magic Kingdom. Voicestream has horrible service at Disney.... AT&T is ok... but again, has some weak spots... The one who has the best coverage ON DISNEY PROPERTY is by far Cingular. But, as I said, most of the others are OK... just not wonderful. Robert >> You forgot to buy your Mickey branded cell phone. Thats why the service stinks. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

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