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Mpower · 10-31-2002, 4:13 PM

Hi,
I'm planing on getting a new phone and a line, I've been looking into getting a tri-band GSM. I really like the T68i, V70 and the new moto (don't remember the model). I've heard ATT just got the GSM network in San francisco/bayarea, does anyone using their network ?? how's the coverage ?

Where can I get a good deal on a T68i or similar phone with new activation, the rate plan I'm looking at around $40.

thanks in advance.

Mpower · 10-31-2002, 4:15 PM

I forgot to mention, I live in San jose area.

mixnplay · 11-01-2002, 12:37 AM

Fry's has the T68 through AT&T for $150 with two $50 rebates. From what I have heard the network is good in San Jose and the Bay area but I have not had a chance to try mine there yet. However I am loving mine in Sac.

11-01-2002, 10:04 PM

I saw on Amazon.com with T-Mobile a V70 free with any activation 29.99 and above that included 3000 min for $39 or $49 local only.

11-02-2002, 5:44 PM

AT&T GSM coverage is bad: for example, my calles get droped in several places driving from San Jose to San Francisco on 280. Do not have a first-hand experience with T-Mobile, heard they use Cingular network, which is OK.

11-03-2002, 3:31 AM

Anyone here with AT&T GSM in Orange County CA? I'm thinking about switching over to their GSM service since I'm currently on their TDMA service and have had great service with them. I want the T68i but I hear it gets bad recieption with AT&T, can anyone comment?

11-04-2002, 12:30 PM

If you get ATT GSM get the S46 phone. It allows you to talk on either the TDMA or GSM network if you sign up for the multiband plan. I live over in South East Buena Park and the reception is ok not the greatest. I called ATT several times to have a trouble ticket opened regarding the coverage in my area. I was told by CSR that I am in a "frindge" area. I asked how far away I and where is the the cell tower and they told me they could not tell me because of some propriatary info. I was pissed don't we have a right to know where these things are. So I went online to the FCC database and located the tower near me, South West Corner of ValleyView and Katella in the city of Cypress. Its a very small microcell that is a little over a mile away from me. When I travel outside of my residence the service is better. ATT is really good in Anaheim, gee I wonder why.

11-07-2002, 8:42 AM

anyone know whether i should go with AT&T or T-Mobile in the Berkeley area? (i live on campus)

10-31-2002, 4:13 PM	#1
Mpower I have a weird title! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? Hi, I'm planing on getting a new phone and a line, I've been looking into getting a tri-band GSM. I really like the T68i, V70 and the new moto (don't remember the model). I've heard ATT just got the GSM network in San francisco/bayarea, does anyone using their network ?? how's the coverage ? Where can I get a good deal on a T68i or similar phone with new activation, the rate plan I'm looking at around $40. thanks in advance.

10-31-2002, 4:15 PM	Original Poster #2
Mpower I have a weird title! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? I forgot to mention, I live in San jose area.

11-01-2002, 12:37 AM	#3
mixnplay Fresh Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? Fry's has the T68 through AT&T for $150 with two $50 rebates. From what I have heard the network is good in San Jose and the Bay area but I have not had a chance to try mine there yet. However I am loving mine in Sac.

11-01-2002, 10:04 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? I saw on Amazon.com with T-Mobile a V70 free with any activation 29.99 and above that included 3000 min for $39 or $49 local only.

11-02-2002, 5:44 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? AT&T GSM coverage is bad: for example, my calles get droped in several places driving from San Jose to San Francisco on 280. Do not have a first-hand experience with T-Mobile, heard they use Cingular network, which is OK.

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11-03-2002, 3:31 AM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? Anyone here with AT&T GSM in Orange County CA? I'm thinking about switching over to their GSM service since I'm currently on their TDMA service and have had great service with them. I want the T68i but I hear it gets bad recieption with AT&T, can anyone comment?

11-04-2002, 12:30 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? If you get ATT GSM get the S46 phone. It allows you to talk on either the TDMA or GSM network if you sign up for the multiband plan. I live over in South East Buena Park and the reception is ok not the greatest. I called ATT several times to have a trouble ticket opened regarding the coverage in my area. I was told by CSR that I am in a "frindge" area. I asked how far away I and where is the the cell tower and they told me they could not tell me because of some propriatary info. I was pissed don't we have a right to know where these things are. So I went online to the FCC database and located the tower near me, South West Corner of ValleyView and Katella in the city of Cypress. Its a very small microcell that is a little over a mile away from me. When I travel outside of my residence the service is better. ATT is really good in Anaheim, gee I wonder why.

11-07-2002, 8:42 AM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	GSM service, ATT or T-Mobile better coverage ? anyone know whether i should go with AT&T or T-Mobile in the Berkeley area? (i live on campus)

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