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07-12-2002, 8:58 PM

Howdy folks. Im new to the whole cellular phone world so bear with me. I am based in az however i travel a lot throughout the northwest, as well as through co. and mt. I would like service that would be with me when i am out on the road. ive checked out verizon, vs, att, sprint pcs, and alltel. if anybody has any experience with service in these areas, i would appreciate it.

Jack · 07-12-2002, 9:23 PM

Verizon and Alltel are the best choices for complete coverage

Jack

Trix · 07-12-2002, 11:47 PM

verizon

but be prepared, expecially if you are not used to travelling here...we have some tourist that seem to think they should get a signal everywhere, including long stretches of highway and mountain passes. Doesn't really work that way.

Don't mean to sound snide, but it's an honest misconception.

Trix in MT

TNDan21 · 07-13-2002, 12:10 AM

I'd have to agree with Jack, Verizon and ALLTEL are your 2 best choices.

~~ILUVSOCAL~~ · 07-13-2002, 12:22 AM

Go to www.mountainwirelesss.com, Bill Radio, a frequent poster in here, runs it and I am sure between his site and asking him you can make the right choice.

RH · 07-13-2002, 2:05 PM

I also live here in Arizona and agree with the others either Alltel or Verizon will be your best bet the states you have mentioned. Definately check out Bills website "He da man" [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] as for Arizona coverage his ratings are right on, cannot comment on the other states since I have not recently visited. I use Verizon here in the Phoenix area and have been happy with the coverage.

RH

BillRadio · 07-13-2002, 11:25 PM

I blush with these comments! But for further info, I will also direct you to the web page that has all these cellular carriers coverage:

Western US Coverage maps.

The ideal plan for you is the Verizon Single Rate West plan, which allows free LD and roaming across 12 western states from NM, CO, WY, MT, westward. If you sign up with Verizon, they will tell you that plan is unavailable, which will be true. But go ahead and sign up for the America's Choice plan which misses 2 counties in CO, 2 in UT, and most of E. Central NM, and a bunch of chunks in NW & SE AZ off the main highways.

THEN, call back and ask to be switched to the Single Rate West plan. Their rule is it is only available to existing customers. The second time you call, you are an existing customer! If for any reason you can't do this, and/or you don't like the America's Choice plan, you can cancel the whole shebang within 15 days.

Sprint PCS will not give you continuous coverage across this region, and they have no service in MT.

-Bill Radio

07-12-2002, 8:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	western traveler Howdy folks. Im new to the whole cellular phone world so bear with me. I am based in az however i travel a lot throughout the northwest, as well as through co. and mt. I would like service that would be with me when i am out on the road. ive checked out verizon, vs, att, sprint pcs, and alltel. if anybody has any experience with service in these areas, i would appreciate it.

07-12-2002, 9:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,475 Phone(s): Motorola T720 Provider(s): Alltel Devices: Sirius Satellite radio, ipod, laptop, pda Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Verizon and Alltel are the best choices for complete coverage Jack __________________ Current Plan with alltel 3000 anytime minutes w/nationwide LD $74.95 a month---Waiting not so patiently for the Alltel version of the V710

07-13-2002, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillRadio Wireless Consultant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Posts: 1,383 Phone(s): Motorola, Nokia Provider(s): Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 1	I blush with these comments! But for further info, I will also direct you to the web page that has all these cellular carriers coverage: Western US Coverage maps. The ideal plan for you is the Verizon Single Rate West plan, which allows free LD and roaming across 12 western states from NM, CO, WY, MT, westward. If you sign up with Verizon, they will tell you that plan is unavailable, which will be true. But go ahead and sign up for the America's Choice plan which misses 2 counties in CO, 2 in UT, and most of E. Central NM, and a bunch of chunks in NW & SE AZ off the main highways. THEN, call back and ask to be switched to the Single Rate West plan. Their rule is it is only available to existing customers. The second time you call, you are an existing customer! If for any reason you can't do this, and/or you don't like the America's Choice plan, you can cancel the whole shebang within 15 days. Sprint PCS will not give you continuous coverage across this region, and they have no service in MT. -Bill Radio __________________ Cellular Reviews & Ratings. www.MountainWireless.com

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07-12-2002, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trix Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	verizon but be prepared, expecially if you are not used to travelling here...we have some tourist that seem to think they should get a signal everywhere, including long stretches of highway and mountain passes. Doesn't really work that way. Don't mean to sound snide, but it's an honest misconception. Trix in MT

07-13-2002, 12:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
TNDan21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 5,958 Phone(s): LG enV2, Samsung t219 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile Devices: iPod Nano Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I'd have to agree with Jack, Verizon and ALLTEL are your 2 best choices.

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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	Go to www.mountainwirelesss.com, Bill Radio, a frequent poster in here, runs it and I am sure between his site and asking him you can make the right choice.

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RH Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 120 Phone(s): Nokia 6102I, Nokia 6133x2, Blackberry Work Provider(s): T-Mobile, Cingular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also live here in Arizona and agree with the others either Alltel or Verizon will be your best bet the states you have mentioned. Definately check out Bills website "He da man" [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] as for Arizona coverage his ratings are right on, cannot comment on the other states since I have not recently visited. I use Verizon here in the Phoenix area and have been happy with the coverage. RH

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