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needinhelp · 11-09-2002, 9:12 AM

Hi folks,

I will be switching cell plans by the end of the month and would like some feedback regarding Alltel and Verizon in North Carolina. Both carriers appear to have identical coverage but Alltel is offering more minutes for the money. Right now, I can get 200 extra "anytime" minutes with Alltel for $5.04 less than Verizon's closest plan.

Comments? Recommendations?

Larry

cryogenic · 11-09-2002, 2:22 PM

Be careful about Alltel, though... They charge you for most of your features, unlike Verizon... Coverage will be the same, because they're preferred roaming partners. All of VZW's network is included in Alltel's national freedom plan, and all of Alltel's network is included in VZW's America's Choice plan. Verizon does have a bigger network, so your features will work in more places than with Alltel, though. Make sure that the price you're being quoted is with all the features added that Verizon doesn't charge for.. Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, 3 Way calling, etc.

RaiderDoug · 11-09-2002, 8:39 PM

On a lot of Alltel's plans, they will charge you extra for voice mail too. They often times have hidden fees. When you shop Alltel, ask them the reason the mention the $.88 regulatory surcharge in their ads. The truth is that they were forced to state that in their ads as part of a settlement with the Atty. General to settle a class action lawsuit brought against them by their own customers.

They definitely have a good network, but Verizon has more towers, and more digital service than any other carrier in NC/SC.

scottb · 11-10-2002, 8:32 AM

I use both Verizon and Alltel in NC and as stated above, the coverage is comparable (very good). Also, as stated above, I pay extra for Alltel's "Package 3" which includes basic voice mail, caller ID, etc. These items are typically included in Verizon packages.

needinhelp · 11-10-2002, 8:39 AM

Thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned that I am pricing Alltel with the package that includes basic voicemail, caller id, etc. Having said that, the plans are similar with the exception of the additional anytime minutes with Alltel and the unlimited nights and weekends (which I will not use a lot) with Verizon (Alltel is offering 5000 n/w).

Does this change things?

Thanks!

Larry

TNDan21 · 11-10-2002, 1:06 PM

Verizon Wireless and ALLTEL is going to give you about the same coverage roughly. If all things are equal except ALLTEL being a little cheaper for you and giving you more anytime minutes then I would just go with them.

needinhelp · 11-12-2002, 9:58 PM

I went ahead and got a phone from both Alltel and Verizon to give them a try. Alltel will let me ride it out 30 days, Verizon 15. Today I drove from Charlotte to Raleigh on back roads and found that Alltel has a better signal than Verizon all the way. I have found the same to be true in the 5 county region I work in here in the piedmont of NC. Most importantly, Verizon does not have very strong signal here at home which is most definitely the deciding factor.

Looks like it's Alltel for me.

BTW, both phones are the v120e and I am having a real hard time hearing my conversations if I do not press the phones hard against my ear. Is anyone else having this problem with the v120's? Is the v60 any better?

Thanks again!

Larry

TNDan21 · 11-12-2002, 10:03 PM

I've heard some complain that the V120's have a low volume to them on the earpiece.

DemoMan · 11-13-2002, 6:08 PM

I have Alltel Service here in Arkansas and I love it. I just wanted to tell ya that I have no problems out of my V60i phone. I liked it so much that I got one for my mom a few weeks ago.

Good luck man!

Later,
Brad

BoxaPhones · 11-14-2002, 9:09 PM

I have had many bad episodes with Alltel. I got billed for a month that had already been paid. I took the reciept to them (for $311.64) . Their reply was that I had switched plans in the middle of the month. I HAD NOT DONE THIS, and my bill was pro-rated. They said the reciept was not good enough, and that yes, I would have to pay the bill. I was always a pre-paid customer before this, as I am again now. I will NEVER trust another companys mins they advertise, nor will I EVER have a contract. Thank god for Cricket. I also bought one of those Simple Freedom phones from Wal-Mart for out of town use..and yes, they are on Alltels network.

Daniel885 · 12-18-2002, 12:26 AM

That's because Simple Freedom is offered by ALLTEL through ALLTEL and Wal-Marts Business Partnership

11-09-2002, 9:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
needinhelp Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina Hi folks, I will be switching cell plans by the end of the month and would like some feedback regarding Alltel and Verizon in North Carolina. Both carriers appear to have identical coverage but Alltel is offering more minutes for the money. Right now, I can get 200 extra "anytime" minutes with Alltel for $5.04 less than Verizon's closest plan. Comments? Recommendations? Larry

11-09-2002, 2:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-09-2002, 8:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
RaiderDoug Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina On a lot of Alltel's plans, they will charge you extra for voice mail too. They often times have hidden fees. When you shop Alltel, ask them the reason the mention the $.88 regulatory surcharge in their ads. The truth is that they were forced to state that in their ads as part of a settlement with the Atty. General to settle a class action lawsuit brought against them by their own customers. They definitely have a good network, but Verizon has more towers, and more digital service than any other carrier in NC/SC.

11-10-2002, 8:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
scottb Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC, U.S.A Posts: 1,174 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina I use both Verizon and Alltel in NC and as stated above, the coverage is comparable (very good). Also, as stated above, I pay extra for Alltel's "Package 3" which includes basic voice mail, caller ID, etc. These items are typically included in Verizon packages.

11-10-2002, 8:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
needinhelp Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina Thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned that I am pricing Alltel with the package that includes basic voicemail, caller id, etc. Having said that, the plans are similar with the exception of the additional anytime minutes with Alltel and the unlimited nights and weekends (which I will not use a lot) with Verizon (Alltel is offering 5000 n/w). Does this change things? Thanks! Larry

11-10-2002, 1:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
TNDan21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 5,964 Phone(s): LG enV2, Samsung t219 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile Devices: iPod Nano Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina Verizon Wireless and ALLTEL is going to give you about the same coverage roughly. If all things are equal except ALLTEL being a little cheaper for you and giving you more anytime minutes then I would just go with them.

11-12-2002, 9:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
needinhelp Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina I went ahead and got a phone from both Alltel and Verizon to give them a try. Alltel will let me ride it out 30 days, Verizon 15. Today I drove from Charlotte to Raleigh on back roads and found that Alltel has a better signal than Verizon all the way. I have found the same to be true in the 5 county region I work in here in the piedmont of NC. Most importantly, Verizon does not have very strong signal here at home which is most definitely the deciding factor. Looks like it's Alltel for me. BTW, both phones are the v120e and I am having a real hard time hearing my conversations if I do not press the phones hard against my ear. Is anyone else having this problem with the v120's? Is the v60 any better? Thanks again! Larry

11-12-2002, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
TNDan21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 5,964 Phone(s): LG enV2, Samsung t219 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile Devices: iPod Nano Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina I've heard some complain that the V120's have a low volume to them on the earpiece.

11-13-2002, 6:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
DemoMan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 332 Phone(s): LG 5450 Provider(s): Alltel Devices: PDA Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina I have Alltel Service here in Arkansas and I love it. I just wanted to tell ya that I have no problems out of my V60i phone. I liked it so much that I got one for my mom a few weeks ago. Good luck man! Later, Brad

11-14-2002, 9:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
BoxaPhones No more newbie here! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina I have had many bad episodes with Alltel. I got billed for a month that had already been paid. I took the reciept to them (for $311.64) . Their reply was that I had switched plans in the middle of the month. I HAD NOT DONE THIS, and my bill was pro-rated. They said the reciept was not good enough, and that yes, I would have to pay the bill. I was always a pre-paid customer before this, as I am again now. I will NEVER trust another companys mins they advertise, nor will I EVER have a contract. Thank god for Cricket. I also bought one of those Simple Freedom phones from Wal-Mart for out of town use..and yes, they are on Alltels network.

12-18-2002, 12:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Daniel885 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alltel vs. Verizon in North Carolina That's because Simple Freedom is offered by ALLTEL through ALLTEL and Wal-Marts Business Partnership

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