Cellphones and mountains
7/31/2006 10:03:00 AM
So, I was going to update my (cell) phone number and as soon as her contract is up, we're going to cancel Dana's service. We decided we don't need two cell phones, and besides, I have one that work pays for anyway (though it *is* a behemoth).
So I get on the phone with Cingular Customer Service (I downgraded my plan at the same time - I never do use the minutes/media features I pay for), and they forwarded me on to a "relocation specialist". He was special, that's for sure.
So he redirected me to Customer service. See, we get service here, but I still have a Chicago number, and Dana still has a Texas number. We want a Colorado number. But we can't do that, because they officially don't have service in this area - we're basically piggybacking on other carriers' bandwidth and they won't give me a number here.
So I did a quick search to see if my employer has any kind of arrangement with Cingular, and we do, so I contacted a dude who handles our corporate account over email. I figure, if they won't do it for a corporate customer with a quarter of a million potential clients, it really can't happen.
Well, they can't (won't?) do it. So, time to cancel my account.
So here's what I want: a VERY limited plan (we're talking MAYBE 200 minutes/month, but I'm sure that's not possible), a carrier who has coverage here, a phone that's as easy to enter text into as my current one, cameraphone and moblog functionality. And it would be great if I could get a ringtone like this (MP3). Or, of course, this (MIDI).
I know Verizon Wireless covers the area, but I'm not sure who else does. Dana loathes them, but everyone loathes their old provider - it's the natural order of things.
So: ideas? recommendations? I'd really like to NOT break the bank, so keep any suggestions sane please.
Thanks!
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4 Comments:
For such few minutes, a pay as you go plan would probably work best. That way you pay for only what you use. Tmobile has a good deal, and you can even still get tmobile internet on thep pay-as-you-go. Not sure about coverage in SBS.
The phone won't do you a lot of good if you never pick it up! ;)
posted at 10:41 AM
oh, and I forgot to mention... you get to keep your old phone! Unlock it and throw in the Tmobile pay as you go card!
posted at 11:25 AM
After looking at all the providers in my area, I think it breaks down like this:
Verizon has the best service, very good phones, but really bad plans. They get really expensive really fast.
Cingular has good phones, good plans, but really crappy service.
Sprint gets good coverage, has pretty good plans (Karen and I share a voice and unlimitted data plan for around $95 per month), but they don't seem to be getting any of the new cool phones.
I've heard T-Mobile has some really good plans, but can't speak to their service cause they don't have it in NC.
posted at 9:05 PM
Oh - and if I recally, my Tmobile reception was pretty good while at Stemboat a few years ago. *shrug*
posted at 8:49 AM
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