cell phone service

Roots66 · 02-24-2005, 02:31 PM

Cell phone service in SA. Who's got what and how do you like it?

Firstlady · 02-24-2005, 02:34 PM

I have Sprint, never had any problems and even get decent service out in BFE where I live with my parents.

I also had Cingular about 2 years ago, but when I lived in College Station I had really crappy service.

94BOOSTDCobra · 02-24-2005, 02:36 PM

Got Cingular and luv it

VulvaMan · 02-24-2005, 02:39 PM

I have Cingular now and love it. Mainly cuz my family and my wifes family have Cingular also and we have the cingular to Cingular free option, plus rolover, plus free weekends, internet etc..

plus the reception is great, never had a problem in Texas or the drive to Detroit or Florida.
I had Sprint and the reception here in SA sucked. Nextel was decent but the coverage was iffy and kinda expensive.

BlueStangChik · 02-24-2005, 03:18 PM

Sprint and lub it!

**TrueBlueVenom** · 02-24-2005, 03:21 PM

Verizon
-signal in austin was horrible. it's excellent in SA.
-customer service is sub-par.

93Stanglx · 02-24-2005, 03:22 PM

have Verizon and love it before verizon I had sprint never had a problem with either

Firstlady · 02-24-2005, 03:26 PM

I honestly think a lot of it has to do with the quality of the phone.

timpryor · 02-24-2005, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueStangChik

Sprint and lub it!

:gt4her:

Shelby_Girl · 02-24-2005, 07:20 PM

we both have tmobil and its a good service! never had any problems!

CHips · 02-24-2005, 07:23 PM

sprint!

i have excellent service, and i never lose my signal in san antonio unless i'm inside one of the buildings at utsa.

Scottyboy · 02-24-2005, 07:24 PM

I have tmobile. It's ok I guess. One of these days im going to switch to cingular.

ed5150 · 02-24-2005, 08:04 PM

Cingular here...great customer service, good rates, great reception...

my .02 cents

drooks · 02-24-2005, 08:29 PM

Sprint - Great phone service, lousy customer service. Can't have everything I guess...

Pyro85GT · 02-24-2005, 11:11 PM

My phone bill still says AT&T, but it should be saying Cingular sometime soon. Raising the bar.

Service is good, customer service is good. I guess it helps that I have a decent discount on my plan, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firstlady

I honestly think a lot of it has to do with the quality of the phone.

I'd also say this has more to do with it than some people realize. My phone seems to get good reception in areas where friends phones keep dropping signal and since we both are on the same carrier I figure that their phone has to have something to do with it. I figure it's better to stay away from the phones that they give out for free with the plan or for less than 20 bucks since usually those are the ones being phased out or trying to get rid of.

Snake · 02-25-2005, 12:54 AM

I have TMobile haven't had any problems with the service, just the phones... They seem to crap out on me quick...

GT4HeR · 02-25-2005, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94BOOSTDCobra

Got Cingular and luv it

2k4mk1 · 02-25-2005, 08:15 AM

Sprint..............
Never have any reception problems even at the folks house in Fredricksburg.

As for the phone qaulity I have had the same phone for almost 4 yrs. now and never even replaced the battery and it will still last 2-3 days on acharge depending on how much I talk on it.

:mick:

Roots66 · 02-25-2005, 08:37 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the input. Seems like most people like what they have. I just need to find a plan that works for me. On the subject of phone quality, I agree the "free" phones aren't going to be as up-to-date as the ones you have to pay extra for, but most of them were the "upgraded" phones just a couple of years ago. Does the technology change so quickly your phone is out-of-date almost the day after you buy it? Speaking of which, what makers do you guys recommend? I've heard bad things about Motorola and am leaning toward Nokia.

**TrueBlueVenom** · 02-25-2005, 09:09 AM

When I was in Austin, I worked for Motorola. We were "encouraged" to use moto phones. I had 2 different model moto phones back-to-back, both lasting less than a year each. screen kept going out on both. Ialso had to replace the antenna every few months. I switched to a Samsung and ,although most of the features it has are "girly", it's been a great phone. I've only had aproblem with the battery life. My ex even dropped it a few times and it still runs great - It looks like she might've scraped it on some pavement.

02-24-2005, 02:31 PM	#1
Roots66 School's in session Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the head of the class. Posts: 5,886 Trader Rating: (0)	cell phone service Cell phone service in SA. Who's got what and how do you like it? __________________ 1985 Cobra GT Convertible #4257 of 5549 The best news is on the Roots Report Constipated People Don't Give A Crap

02-24-2005, 03:18 PM	#5
BlueStangChik Da Country Girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Braunfels,Tx Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (0)	Sprint and lub it! __________________ Giddy up my ass, This ain't no pony ride!

02-24-2005, 03:22 PM	#7
93Stanglx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Antonio/LA Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (0)	have Verizon and love it before verizon I had sprint never had a problem with either Last edited by 93Stanglx; 02-24-2005 at 03:32 PM.

02-24-2005, 07:20 PM	#10
Shelby_Girl Missin my baby! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Live Oak Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (0)	we both have tmobil and its a good service! never had any problems! __________________

02-24-2005, 08:04 PM	#13
ed5150 Love the young ones! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pearl City, Hawaii Posts: 975 Trader Rating: (0)	Cingular here...great customer service, good rates, great reception... my .02 cents __________________ 1994 5.0 GT 292 RWHP 332 RWTQ

02-24-2005, 02:34 PM	#2
Firstlady Enlightened Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,455 Trader Rating: (0)	I have Sprint, never had any problems and even get decent service out in BFE where I live with my parents. I also had Cingular about 2 years ago, but when I lived in College Station I had really crappy service.

02-24-2005, 02:39 PM	#4
VulvaMan Stalked! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fired! Posts: 3,446 Trader Rating: (0)	I have Cingular now and love it. Mainly cuz my family and my wifes family have Cingular also and we have the cingular to Cingular free option, plus rolover, plus free weekends, internet etc.. plus the reception is great, never had a problem in Texas or the drive to Detroit or Florida. I had Sprint and the reception here in SA sucked. Nextel was decent but the coverage was iffy and kinda expensive.

02-24-2005, 03:21 PM	#6
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,802 Trader Rating: (0)	Verizon -signal in austin was horrible. it's excellent in SA. -customer service is sub-par.

02-24-2005, 03:26 PM	#8
Firstlady Enlightened Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,455 Trader Rating: (0)	I honestly think a lot of it has to do with the quality of the phone.

02-24-2005, 07:23 PM	#11
CHips Elitist Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,575 Trader Rating: (1)	sprint! i have excellent service, and i never lose my signal in san antonio unless i'm inside one of the buildings at utsa.

02-24-2005, 07:24 PM	#12
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	I have tmobile. It's ok I guess. One of these days im going to switch to cingular.

02-24-2005, 08:29 PM	#14
drooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	Sprint - Great phone service, lousy customer service. Can't have everything I guess... __________________ 05-GT Black/Black

02-25-2005, 12:54 AM	#16
Snake Novacain Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (2)	I have TMobile haven't had any problems with the service, just the phones... They seem to crap out on me quick...

02-25-2005, 08:15 AM	#18
2k4mk1 My name is ED,My mom calls me special,I dont know why? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,214 Trader Rating: (2)	Sprint.............. Never have any reception problems even at the folks house in Fredricksburg. As for the phone qaulity I have had the same phone for almost 4 yrs. now and never even replaced the battery and it will still last 2-3 days on acharge depending on how much I talk on it. :mick: __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

02-25-2005, 08:37 AM	#19
Roots66 School's in session Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the head of the class. Posts: 5,886 Trader Rating: (0)	Wow! Thanks for all the input. Seems like most people like what they have. I just need to find a plan that works for me. On the subject of phone quality, I agree the "free" phones aren't going to be as up-to-date as the ones you have to pay extra for, but most of them were the "upgraded" phones just a couple of years ago. Does the technology change so quickly your phone is out-of-date almost the day after you buy it? Speaking of which, what makers do you guys recommend? I've heard bad things about Motorola and am leaning toward Nokia. __________________ 1985 Cobra GT Convertible #4257 of 5549 The best news is on the Roots Report Constipated People Don't Give A Crap

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02-25-2005, 09:09 AM	#20
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,802 Trader Rating: (0)	When I was in Austin, I worked for Motorola. We were "encouraged" to use moto phones. I had 2 different model moto phones back-to-back, both lasting less than a year each. screen kept going out on both. Ialso had to replace the antenna every few months. I switched to a Samsung and ,although most of the features it has are "girly", it's been a great phone. I've only had aproblem with the battery life. My ex even dropped it a few times and it still runs great - It looks like she might've scraped it on some pavement.