Cellular Phones and Plans
So my contract is almost up with my cell phone and I'm looking for something new. Any advice that anyone gives is greatly appreciated.
1) Cell service: Cingular is my current service and they're great outside of Gville, but anywhere in the vicinity of Gville they're awful. Can anyone recommend a cell service that is reliable in and out of town.
2) Smartphones: I'm looking at smartphones and blackberries and other cellular pda type things. Any advice? What I'd love is a phone that runs on a satellite service as well as allowing for wifi access when indoors. What would be amazing is one that can run on voice over ip for calls as well, but I think I'm just dreaming at this point.
3) 3G service: I know Cingular just gave Gville 3G service for I guess it's satellite based net, but anyone know about the reliability and speed of this and other similar services from other cellular companies.
Thanks and hope everyone had happy holidays!
2 comments:
I'm in the same position, my contract with Verizon just ended, and I have the flexibility to go month-to-month or switch to a different service provider.
My plan of action is to hold out for another couple of weeks until the much-anticipated Apple iPhone launches. Many sources say that it should be on its way in January. I think it could be worth the wait; however, i heard that the first phone is going to be a stripped down version of the one that should release later in the year.
Of course, this is mere speculation at this point. Just something to keep in mind.
- Rob, www.1StupidMuttPlus2.com
Having been through most of the providers since I've been in Gainesville (US Cellular, Sprint, Nextel (before their merger with Sprint), and Verizon), I'd have to say Verizon gets my vote. They are often a few more bucks a month for the same features as other cellular companies, but the quality of service has definitely been worth it.
As far as smart phones, by boss and a co-worker both use a Palm Treeo 700 (I can get a specific model number for you if you like) with Sprint service, and it is a remarkable phone that offers a ton of free software (any Palm OS-based software will work) that makes the device very flexible. I believe a similar model is out or will soon be out for Verizon. Keep in mind though, using features like the Internet while not using local Wi-Fi will cost a pretty penny. You'll want a data plan with your normal cell minutes so it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. Best price on data and cellular service belongs to Sprint right now. I used to Hate Sprint, but recently their service and coverage seems to have improved dramatically, so I wouldn't rule them out for providers.
Just my two cents, Keith. Feel free to call me if you have questions.
- Bryan
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