Feb 15

Cell Phone Replacement

Author: s1n
Category: Gadgets, Other

So sunshine and I are looking to replace our cellphone. Her contract ran out a while back and I’m kinda tired of the phone and T-Mobile. I refuse to go to Cingular purely because of principle; SBC is on evil company and their remarriage to AT&T should be outlawed.

Any one have any recommendations? I was eyeing Verizon for their unlimited incoming calls which is probably how most calls will be made.


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6 Comments so far

  1. Jokerr February 15th, 2006 10:33 pm

    No matter what provider you choose you’ll love something about them and hate everything else. We use Sprint since most of Steph’s family has Sprint as does a majority of mine. I think all providers now have the “free calls to our customers” plan so take your pick.

  2. winningpose February 16th, 2006 10:58 am

    Can you elaborate on Cingular’s principle? My cell phone contract should be expired already and I’m also looking for a cell phone. Isn’t Cingular the one with roll-over minutes? That’s a good feature.

    Each cell phone compa has it’ts ups and downs. I think the most important thing you need to research on is the signal quality and coverage of the service in your area. I have sprint and it works good in San Antonio, but in Houston T-Mobile signals are better. T-Mobiles signals aren’t that good in San Antonio. You’ll need to research what service gives the best signals in your area.

  3. rainman February 16th, 2006 8:33 pm

    If you look at customer service ratings from Consumer Reports Verizon gets top marks. I personally don’t like them since their lack of options with “new phones” like the Razr and Blade phones for Cingular/T-Mobile and sprint respectively.

    Like Jokerr said, no matter who you end up with there will be things you like and things you dislike. Tally another Sprint customer though ~ I like ‘em enough to re-up with ‘em. I want that Blade phone. :-)

  4. s1n February 16th, 2006 9:41 pm

    rainman, which plan did you re-up with?

  5. rainman February 17th, 2006 8:29 pm

    I haven’t re-signed with Sprint yet. I’ll have to examine where I can use my phone and try and get a plan to suit me best. I am going to stick with Sprint, all in all they have been a good provider of service

  6. s1n February 18th, 2006 8:42 am

    Okay, then what plan do you currently have?

    I’m trying to get a feeling for the different companies and different plans people use. What does everyone use? How do you like what you use?

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