Cell phones forum: who is the best cell phone company.....?

that is a really hard question to answer, it all depends on your location...for me, cingular is absolute best, and the fact that i'm an agent doesn't change that, i've been a customer of theirs for about four years, but like i said, it all depends on your location.

I myself been using Cingular for over 18 months ANd I have ever had any problem. ( + loved the fact that you call your friends for freee if they were on cingular too!!!) I have a few friends that have verizon and they seems pretty happy about their services too.

Go checkout http://www.wirelessreview.net , you can search on over 2300 feekback on cell phone receptions. The data are filter by zipcode, phonebrand and carriers.

I've tried every mobile service available with the exception of Verizon . My-T-Mobile Rules. In 5 Years of service I have NEVER had a problem and customer service is the best. I Have T-Mobile Internet using the phone as a Modem over GPRS. It is as fast as DSL. At times it is as fast as Cable Broadband . I Love My-T-Mobile. Don't Dis Something until You've Put It To The EXTREME Test. I Know This / AT&T SUCKS, Cingular SUCKS. Sprint SUCKS. Nextel SUCKS. My-T-Mobile RULES. More Connectivity. Nationwide Plans. Even International Plans. Better Service. T-MOBILE RULES

I like the plans they offer and they have always been kind to me, but reception absolutely sucks. Whether I go into a building and have to go downstairs, even one level, or it's in a medical building, or my office downtown L.A., or when I went skiing in Montana, mammoth, Oregon, etcetera, I've had nothing but crap reception. It's really frustrating when everyone elses phone is ringing next to me. I've seen people even get reception in the subway, I definitely cannot.

They all suck the same, it's just whom can meet your needs the best with little interference.

I happen to be a Cingular rep and it does kinda depend on your location but to be honest w/ u cing has the most towers in the US period (no 1 can argue that now that they merged w/attws). I'm coming to u as a consumer not a rep and the 1 thing that sticks out the most that those other carriers wont tell u is that if u are calling mobile to mobile it wont count unless you r on their network, but if you have the new cingular, the entire US is covered including P.Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Nokia is the best, I would suggest Motorola Quadband if you are on cingular.
visit www.romeohifi.com we have Nokia and motorola

I can hardly wait to get out of my Verizon contract. I am SO GLAD I signed up for one year instead of two. They have overcharged repeatedly in nefarious manners. My $60 a month plan has really cost me more like $1500 for 8 months. In Sept I finally managed to get my bill down to $75 after MONTHLY calls to the company trying to figure out why my bill was so high. Every month they 'fixed'. Every month was still a shock. When this contract is up I will opt for a pay-as-you-go plan if I cannot find a more honest company. I hate Verizon. I think they are dishonest.

I hear you! My Verizon contract ended yesterday and I've been SERIOUSLY considering T-Mobile. Here's a quick comparison of Verizon Verses T-Mobile.

Verizon
450 minutes $40
Text msgs .10 each
Nights cov 9-6 AM
2 year contracts
Can't call internationally w/o plans
Verizon - OLD phones/last years models

T-Mobile
600 $40(for $10 more u get 1500!)
Text msgs. .05 each
Nights cov 9-7 AM
1 year contracts
T-Mobile can call internationally w/o a calling plan
T-Mobile - COOL phones (RAZR V3)


I know Verizon's coverage is the best but their plans are not adequate. I cringe when the phone rings during the day. My last bill was $221 and it wasn't because I ''couldn't manage my usage.'' I was doing phone interviews (can't do them on the work's phone line) and I don't have a home phone. So twice now Verizon's hit me hard with HUGE bills. No more.

One quirk about T-Mobile though - you've got to pay $7 extra for unlimited mobile to mobile. Still for $47 and tax ($40 + $7) for 600 minutes is better than my average Verizon bill of $55 ($40 + $5 for picture messaging + .10 for each text message + tax and junk fees.)

Sarah:

I checked that website, and its OK. I checked numerous other sites and they are far better. Like http://www.letstalk.com, http://www.myrateplan.com, http://www.oneshopwireless.com, http://www.mobiledia.com and http://www.coolcellulardeals.com

All of them are comparable (if not better).

Greg

Thank you Sarah. I was hoping there was a site like this and you lead me right to it. I love effeciency.

They drop off right in the middle of important calls on a daily basis. Doesn't matter if you are moving or not.

JohnCl

I just switched from T-Mobile to Verizon after being with them for 4 years. I have to say I was very satisfied with T-Mobile's quality. I switched because we recently bought a new house and couldn't receive service in the house. I also didn't have service at my job. I would have to say that the choice for best cell phone company would have to be between T-Mobile and Verizon.

Here's a comparison of the two LEADING companies:

1. Minutes:

T-Mobile - offers the most minutes for your money (+); have plans that work with everyone's needs and budgets (+)
Verizon - offers less minutes (-); but with their IN-network, you dont use minutes when talking to other Verizon subscribers (+)

2. Phones:

T-Mobile - has high-priced phones with little technology to support the price (-)
Verizon - high-priced phones with high-end technology to back up the prices (+)

3. Service:

T-Mobile - NO roaming charges (+); only have 1 year contracts (+); good signal (+)
Verizon - roaming charges (-)however it is very rare that you would roam (+); 1 and 2 year contracts but consumer benefits more with 2 year (-); excellent signal (+)

4. Special Features:

Picture Messaging:

T-Mobile - offers plan for sending pictures but can not be received by all other service providers (-)
Verizon - offers plan for sending pictures but can not be received by all other service providers (-)

Internet Access:

T-Mobile - offers T-Zones at a monthly cost for internet access with tons of features including ringtone and wallpaper purchases (+); can check emails (+); offers the use of AIM for instant messaging (+); no streaming video (-)
Verizon - offers Web 2.0 at a monthly internet accesswhich includes GET IT NOW for ringtone and wallpaper purchases (+); has VCAST for streaming video (+); no AIM use (-)

MP3 capability:

T-Mobile - does not offer any phones yet with the capability of MP3 play (-)
Verizon - offers a few phones with MP3 capability (+)

I feel that both of these companies are very good, but I would have to say that Verizon is the BEST company judging by todays technology, demands, and service.