Cingular (vs) ATT in Phila, Pa

With the merger coming through, I think going with Cingular would be the best option. you can always buy a 6620 somewhere else like on Ebay and use it on Cingular if they don't sell it.

 

Coverage is going to be the same with either with the slight edge going to AT&T. Both roam off each other's networks in the Philly area, but Cingular does not roam onto AT&T in center city Philly, however AT&T will roam onto Cingular in just about all locations. Like bobolito said though with the merger coming to a close soon, in the long run it doesn't matter who you go with; they will be the same company shortly.

 

Like either one else said, it doesn't really matter, why don't you try them out both? AT&T's CS isn't bad, i've always been helped and these people are very polite.

 

I have Cingular and am in Philadelphia.

I have a GAIT phone. Reception is fine everywhere I have tried. The only issue I have with them is some billing delays, and customer service has not been able to provide me with a solid answer as to why it is happening. The last time, someone told me it was because of my plan (really an old Nation plan, but with added GSM). I was told that GSM was only added to make my phone work with their changing network. They claim some of my calls were actually roaming, which could account for the delay.

In any case, I think you will be fine on either. ATT's plans may be a little cheaper right now, but rollover is only with Cingular. I believe ATT wants a 2 yr contract for free mobile to mobile, but Cingular will do it on a 1 year agreement.