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setheriah · 06-06-2002, 9:51 PM

I saw Mountain Wireless's list of roaming capabilities... WHat if there is a particular market not on the roaming list... Does that mean there is no service.. Are you roaming then on the VZW plan? I noticed that some markets are missing....

Seth

BillRadio · 06-07-2002, 12:53 AM

Seth,
Which markets are you looking for? Some are out of order on the list. Others are consolidated into a larger cellular market. Those which are truly not listed do not necessarily mean there is no service. It just means the phone defaults to the "Auto A" or "Auto B" selection in your phone.

Also, on the PRL FAQ page, there is a link to what counties are included in which Rural Service Areas.

If you need to know if a specific town is included in AC, here is another method. 1) Enter the Zip Code at Verizon's web site. No? Then, 2) Enter the Zip at Alltel's web site. No? Then, 3)Enter the Zip code at Sprint PCS web site. No? Then chances are slim, but not impossible. Call Verizon.

-Bill Radio

setheriah · 06-07-2002, 1:57 AM

I am looking for Arkansas Zone 3 in Sharp COunty (salem and ash Flat areas) and Jonesboro Arkansas but I dont know the country Bill....

setheriah · 06-07-2002, 1:59 AM

I did see the county list and it was Arkansas zone 3 but didnt see it on the AC listing... Is it clumped somewhere that I am missing....

Seth

I didnt see Arkansas zone 11 either

setheriah · 06-07-2002, 2:00 AM

I posted a similar post in the southern forum..I only posted it here because I know you read the western forum...

setheriah · 06-07-2002, 10:19 AM

What about newbies like USCELL and Century Tel and others.... I actually did try that going to the different websites, but a lot of times I dont know the zip codes there.... It seems like CenturyTel was sold out to ALLTEL.... Is that true... Is there any comprehensivve map out there other than the red maps that are in more detail?

BillRadio · 06-07-2002, 12:14 PM

Seth,
Yes, CenturyTel will be included, but we don't know when. It cold be already in the billing system and just not yet on the map or the PRL. There is a map for Alltel/CenturyTel, with Verizon roaming at:

Alltel/CenturyTel Map

And on that map all of Arkansas is covered. That does not necessarily mean a signal is available everywhere.

To Find a Zip Code, go to:

Zip Codes

Are you going to these places on a regular basis, or 1-time? If it's 1-time, and you do end up roaming, call Verizon after you get the bill and ask for forgiveness. They will remove the charges...this time. It's part of the AC learning curve. But if it is indeed CenturyTel area, you might just be good to go anyway.

I also read the Central group since I'm close to SD/NE/KS.

-Bill

setheriah · 06-08-2002, 10:36 AM

Bill the map on your last post.... Is that the map I can use to roam on VZW AC?... I noticed it said Verizon Roaming and I didnt quite understand... because most of W Texas for example would not be covered by the A/C plan.... Is this something they recently changed...? So I dont think that is quite right...

setheriah · 06-08-2002, 10:37 AM

Well I guess it doesnt have the us cellular for Missouri either or sprint

TNDan21 · 06-08-2002, 6:13 PM

I don't think ALLTEL has converted the CenturyTel markets over to CDMA yet and added it to there network. My guess would be the CenturyTel areas are NOT a part of the Verizon's America Choice network yet.

~~ILUVSOCAL~~ · 06-08-2002, 6:14 PM

It doesn't have US Cellular for Lake or Mendocino Counties in CA either.

BillRadio · 06-08-2002, 11:35 PM

Seth,
No, the AC map is the only official source for AC roaming, even though it is already outdated, and more (roaming) areas have been added.

The areas, like West Texas, where there is currently no service, are areas where Verizon has licenses, but has not yet built many, or any, sites, yet. Those areas are almost entirely at 1900 MHz. I would estimate that Verizon's current agreement with Sprint PCS has reduced the need for new sites in some of those areas, so I would imagine any new sites there have fallen in priority.

The good news is that the area in Northern Arkansas is served by CenturyTel, and will probably be added to the Alltel system by September of this year, and hopefully to Verizon's preferred list shortly thereafter. However, there is no guarentee of CenturyTel service in those towns.

-Bill

06-06-2002, 9:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PRL Roaming lists for AC Plans I saw Mountain Wireless's list of roaming capabilities... WHat if there is a particular market not on the roaming list... Does that mean there is no service.. Are you roaming then on the VZW plan? I noticed that some markets are missing.... Seth

06-07-2002, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
BillRadio Wireless Consultant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Posts: 1,387 Phone(s): Motorola, Nokia Provider(s): Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 1	Seth, Which markets are you looking for? Some are out of order on the list. Others are consolidated into a larger cellular market. Those which are truly not listed do not necessarily mean there is no service. It just means the phone defaults to the "Auto A" or "Auto B" selection in your phone. Also, on the PRL FAQ page, there is a link to what counties are included in which Rural Service Areas. If you need to know if a specific town is included in AC, here is another method. 1) Enter the Zip Code at Verizon's web site. No? Then, 2) Enter the Zip at Alltel's web site. No? Then, 3)Enter the Zip code at Sprint PCS web site. No? Then chances are slim, but not impossible. Call Verizon. -Bill Radio __________________ Cellular Reviews & Ratings. www.MountainWireless.com

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BillRadio Wireless Consultant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Posts: 1,387 Phone(s): Motorola, Nokia Provider(s): Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 1	Seth, Yes, CenturyTel will be included, but we don't know when. It cold be already in the billing system and just not yet on the map or the PRL. There is a map for Alltel/CenturyTel, with Verizon roaming at: Alltel/CenturyTel Map And on that map all of Arkansas is covered. That does not necessarily mean a signal is available everywhere. To Find a Zip Code, go to: Zip Codes Are you going to these places on a regular basis, or 1-time? If it's 1-time, and you do end up roaming, call Verizon after you get the bill and ask for forgiveness. They will remove the charges...this time. It's part of the AC learning curve. But if it is indeed CenturyTel area, you might just be good to go anyway. I also read the Central group since I'm close to SD/NE/KS. -Bill __________________ Cellular Reviews & Ratings. www.MountainWireless.com

06-08-2002, 11:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
BillRadio Wireless Consultant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Posts: 1,387 Phone(s): Motorola, Nokia Provider(s): Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 1	Seth, No, the AC map is the only official source for AC roaming, even though it is already outdated, and more (roaming) areas have been added. The areas, like West Texas, where there is currently no service, are areas where Verizon has licenses, but has not yet built many, or any, sites, yet. Those areas are almost entirely at 1900 MHz. I would estimate that Verizon's current agreement with Sprint PCS has reduced the need for new sites in some of those areas, so I would imagine any new sites there have fallen in priority. The good news is that the area in Northern Arkansas is served by CenturyTel, and will probably be added to the Alltel system by September of this year, and hopefully to Verizon's preferred list shortly thereafter. However, there is no guarentee of CenturyTel service in those towns. -Bill __________________ Cellular Reviews & Ratings. www.MountainWireless.com

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06-07-2002, 1:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am looking for Arkansas Zone 3 in Sharp COunty (salem and ash Flat areas) and Jonesboro Arkansas but I dont know the country Bill....

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setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did see the county list and it was Arkansas zone 3 but didnt see it on the AC listing... Is it clumped somewhere that I am missing.... Seth I didnt see Arkansas zone 11 either

06-07-2002, 2:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I posted a similar post in the southern forum..I only posted it here because I know you read the western forum...

06-07-2002, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What about newbies like USCELL and Century Tel and others.... I actually did try that going to the different websites, but a lot of times I dont know the zip codes there.... It seems like CenturyTel was sold out to ALLTEL.... Is that true... Is there any comprehensivve map out there other than the red maps that are in more detail?

06-08-2002, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bill the map on your last post.... Is that the map I can use to roam on VZW AC?... I noticed it said Verizon Roaming and I didnt quite understand... because most of W Texas for example would not be covered by the A/C plan.... Is this something they recently changed...? So I dont think that is quite right...

06-08-2002, 10:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
setheriah Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Phone(s): audiovox 9000, moto V270c, nokia 3285, Kyocera kx444, nokia 6019 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, US Cellular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I guess it doesnt have the us cellular for Missouri either or sprint

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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	I don't think ALLTEL has converted the CenturyTel markets over to CDMA yet and added it to there network. My guess would be the CenturyTel areas are NOT a part of the Verizon's America Choice network yet.

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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	It doesn't have US Cellular for Lake or Mendocino Counties in CA either.

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