Who has the best coverage in Orange County California????

[elazarus]

Thank you

[danny boi]

I've only used Verizon and Cingular, but I can tell you my Verizon Wireless phones perform better "overall" through OC especially South OC through all the rolling hills. Aliso Viejo, El Toro, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita all are areas where some carriers have hard times giving consistent signal due to terrain.

With the exception of some of the toll roads in North/Central OC, most carriers will be good as far as freeway and highway coverage where a lot of us spend our time. Most people will gauge coverage and assume its equal because of this. Because I deal with a lot of clients and visit them in their private homes and businesses, I feel otherwise.

I've been told Cingular has the most towers in our area. Probably due to the fact they are a 1900 MHz only carrier here in California.

[Jodi]

My husband works in OC & I did work in OC for several years...when we had ATT, my husband couldn't get a signal (he works in South OC) which was frustrating...I couldn't get a good signal in my work building...

Most of the people in my workplace recommended VZW, so we swtiched...so glad we did! I worked in the field at that time & never lost a call. My husband can call me from his work now without much problem. VZW seems to be more stable in the South OC area...in North OC, ATT, VZW and Sprint seems to better...

I've had VZW for over 2 years now & have had no complaints with service and signal (except for the 241/133 tolls...but don't get me started!).

[jones]

I think the top 3 national carriers provides good Service.

[larry]

Hey Jodi,

There's a new tower at the 133/241 interchange. I drove by again yesterday to check the status. It's been up for about 3 months now. Sprint is not going to be on it because they already have a site about 1/4 mile away from it along the 241. It looks big enough to accomadate 2 or 3 carriers at least. I believe Cingular/T-Mobile was the main participant for this tower. But I read that other carriers would be joining in and co-locating as part of the County approval process. So I think it looks good that Verizon will be on this one real soon.

[larry]

Originally Posted by YourDaddy

I've only used Verizon and Cingular, but I can tell you my Verizon Wireless phones perform better "overall" through OC especially South OC through all the rolling hills. Aliso Viejo, El Toro, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita all are areas where some carriers have hard times giving consistent signal due to terrain.

With the exception of some of the toll roads in North/Central OC, most carriers will be good as far as freeway and highway coverage where a lot of us spend our time. Most people will gauge coverage and assume its equal because of this. Because I deal with a lot of clients and visit them in their private homes and businesses, I feel otherwise.

I've been told Cingular has the most towers in our area. Probably due to the fact they are a 1900 MHz only carrier here in California.

Cingular has by far the most towers in Orange County and So. Cal. But they build many of their sites for capacity reasons (to accomodate both them and T-Mobile) where Verizon and Sprint build mainly for improved coverage.

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by larry

Hey Jodi,

There's a new tower at the 133/241 interchange. I believe Cingular/T-Mobile was the main participant for this tower. But I read that other carriers would be joining in and co-locating as part of the County approval process. So I think it looks good that Verizon will be on this one real soon.

Can VZW join in on a tower where the other carriers are GSM?? Just wondering...

[jones]

Originally Posted by Jodi

Can VZW join in on a tower where the other carriers are GSM?? Just wondering...

Sure, especially if the Tower is owned by a neutral Tower Management Company.
The problem is, VZW may not want to colocate in their Towers.

[larry]

Yes it happens all the time. They simply place their equipment below or above it on the tower.

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by larry

Yes it happens all the time. They simply place their equipment below or above it on the tower.

Oooooohhhh!!! That makes sense....what's the chance that VZW will jump on board this one??? (Cuz you know how long I've been waiting for this to happen!!)

[Airb330]

Originally Posted by Jodi

Oooooohhhh!!! That makes sense....what's the chance that VZW will jump on board this one??? (Cuz you know how long I've been waiting for this to happen!!)

Probably won't since you want it so bad! I wanted Verizon to add to the tower closest to my campus (which they should have been on years ago), and they finally did in May. Of course I complained about the area, which may have helped. Even with the new tower, calls still dropped along with bad sound quality; hopefully that won't be the case if they add onto that tower for you.

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by Airb330

Probably won't since you want it so bad! I wanted Verizon to add to the tower closest to my campus (which they should have been on years ago), and they finally did in May. Of course I complained about the area, which may have helped. Even with the new tower, calls still dropped along with bad sound quality; hopefully that won't be the case if they add onto that tower for you.

The area I speak of (which Larry knows well) is a 15 mile strip of toll road/highway which is extremely isolated & dark at night...I know of people who have accidentally driven off the road, died, and wasn't found for 2 days! (Scary, ain't it?!)

Knowing my husband drives this road 10 months of the year doesn't help...so not to have cell towers along this area is absurd!!! The highway is built in the midst of hills, so towers in neighboring areas don't have a chance in to send a signal to a cell phone rolling through this area...

Sad, huh???

[larry]

Jodi,

Unfortunately I don't see any other signs of towers except for that one (which is a good start). I'll see if I can find the article from the OC Register and send it to you.

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by larry

Jodi,

Unfortunately I don't see any other signs of towers except for that one (which is a good start). I'll see if I can find the article from the OC Register and send it to you.

That would be cool! Thanks!

[elazarus]

It's funny...I have Verizon as my phone and ATT with my Blackberry for e-mail and International....in addition I have had in the past year Sprint, Cingular and T-Mobile and Verizon far and away blows everyone away.

That is what kept me from porting my number to T-Mobile or ATT for their GSM International capabilities.

For just plain old mobile service you can't beat Verizon even though their phones are a bit...ugh!!!

[larry]

So then if you already knew your answer why ask the question?

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by elazarus

For just plain old mobile service you can't beat Verizon even though their phones are a bit...ugh!!!

Normally I'd agree with you, but after getting the Samsung z670 last week, I believe VZW if finally beginning to catch up with the rest of them!!

[elazarus]

I posted it because if there is a better service, I want to know about it and try it. It's that simple