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Barciur
Posts: 247
Phone Model:
Nokia 5300
Service Provider:
T-Mobile USA/Plus GSM |
 
Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:38 pm |
Hi
I really didn't know where to put this topic so I put it here. If moderators find better place for it, please move it. 
So here's my story. I am a freshman in High School. I came to US in August 2006. Came here from Poland. My step-dad is an American citizen who lived in Poland for 15 years. He had T-Mobile in US so first day in US I bought T-Mobile prepaid pack. Unfortunately, where I live we do not get reception. Around the area most of the places get coverage but it's not as great as I would expect.
One of the main reasons I chose T-Mobile is that it is a GSM provider and there is no other systems in Poland. So I picked it because I know how it works and I picked phone I am familiar with. Another reason is that it has gold rewards which basically means I can keep my phone number for one year from every refill. And as I don't use my phone as often, I thought it's a great deal.
But now after almost 2 years in the country I got to know a bit more about phones etc. I'm still not very familiar with all those things so I am asking here.
I live in a rural area so reception is not that great. But I'm going to consider getting some monthly plan some time soon. I'm carefully approaching whole market.
I got to know many people's opinions. I've heard T-Mobile is one of the worst mobile operators in US and I also heard that Verizon is one of the best. from other people I heard completely opposite story. So.
Question is how much difference would I see with Verizon using CDMA from what I am used to with T-Mo GSM 1,5 years and good 4 years with GSM in Poland? What about Sprint? What would you recommend me guys?
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iowa
Posts: 1187
Phone Model:
Sanyo Katana Deluxe\LG Rumor\Palm Centro
Service Provider:
Sprint~MyPlan (2 Lines 1000 Min, Free Roaming,Free Internet, Free Text, Free Pick 5, Free Mobile 2 Mobile, 25% Loyalty Discount, Free Nights & Weekends@5PM, 7$ Recurring Credit.) 80 Bucks. |
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:17 pm |
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I Personally suggest sprint. sprint, verizon, and alltel all use the same towers, all cdma. cdma works better in rural areas than gsm. sprint also has good plan's and the best data network in the united states.
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Barciur
Posts: 247
Phone Model:
Nokia 5300
Service Provider:
T-Mobile USA/Plus GSM |
Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:06 pm |
I checked coverage map on sprint's website. my house is mapped.
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iowa
Posts: 1187
Phone Model:
Sanyo Katana Deluxe\LG Rumor\Palm Centro
Service Provider:
Sprint~MyPlan (2 Lines 1000 Min, Free Roaming,Free Internet, Free Text, Free Pick 5, Free Mobile 2 Mobile, 25% Loyalty Discount, Free Nights & Weekends@5PM, 7$ Recurring Credit.) 80 Bucks. |
Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:55 pm |
| Barciur wrote: | I checked coverage map on sprint's website. my house is mapped.
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Glad i can help. if your coming to the sprint side and have any questions about thier phones post a thread in the sprint nextel forum and i'll help you out again.
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Barciur
Posts: 247
Phone Model:
Nokia 5300
Service Provider:
T-Mobile USA/Plus GSM |
Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:11 am |
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You know the thing is if I switch I want to stay with GSM. Simply because I like to use phones that are not available in USA and because i travel to Europe frequently.
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iowa
Posts: 1187
Phone Model:
Sanyo Katana Deluxe\LG Rumor\Palm Centro
Service Provider:
Sprint~MyPlan (2 Lines 1000 Min, Free Roaming,Free Internet, Free Text, Free Pick 5, Free Mobile 2 Mobile, 25% Loyalty Discount, Free Nights & Weekends@5PM, 7$ Recurring Credit.) 80 Bucks. |
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:55 am |
| Barciur wrote: | | You know the thing is if I switch I want to stay with GSM. Simply because I like to use phones that are not available in USA and because i travel to Europe frequently. |
Sorry to hear that. if you need it for europe your better off with a gsm phone. att is the best gsm carrier here.
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Barciur
Posts: 247
Phone Model:
Nokia 5300
Service Provider:
T-Mobile USA/Plus GSM |
Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:49 pm |
I wish I have coverage like this 
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iowa
Posts: 1187
Phone Model:
Sanyo Katana Deluxe\LG Rumor\Palm Centro
Service Provider:
Sprint~MyPlan (2 Lines 1000 Min, Free Roaming,Free Internet, Free Text, Free Pick 5, Free Mobile 2 Mobile, 25% Loyalty Discount, Free Nights & Weekends@5PM, 7$ Recurring Credit.) 80 Bucks. |
Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:35 am |
| Barciur wrote: | I wish I have coverage like this
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Not Going To Happen In America. part of that due to gsm is a very old and outdated technology.
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mpapple10
Posts: 1001
Phone Model:
T-Mobile Shadow/HTC Juno
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:37 am |
| iowa wrote: | | Barciur wrote: | I wish I have coverage like this
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Not Going To Happen In America. part of that due to gsm is a very old and outdated technology. |
when did gsm become old and outdated? its in use in over 135 countries right now.
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Barciur
Posts: 247
Phone Model:
Nokia 5300
Service Provider:
T-Mobile USA/Plus GSM |
Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:03 pm |
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rofl I think CDMA is older. either CDMA is older or they are the same age or similar. so im sorry. but it COULD happen.
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