[Hidden-tech] Verizon vs. AT&T coverage

[Deborah Chandler]

Thanks, Roger.

I just learned from a friend that he just got a Straight Talk phone service,
which is exclusively available at WalMart. The monthly charge is $45. for
unlimited talk and texting minutes. The system uses the Verizon network. No
contract, it's Pay As You Go, and there are no extra charges. Just buy the
phone and activate online or by calling a toll-free number.

I admit, I have historically steered away from shopping at WalMart, but is
doing business with AT & T or Verizon any better for the global marketplace?

Anyone have this service and have any feedback?

Thanks again,
Deb


On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Roger Williams <roger at qux.com> wrote:

> i was willing to put up with the bandwidth issues, but at&t coverage is
> nonexistent in places like leverett and shutesbury. Even large parts of
> belchertown are out of range. as i said, you will be alright if you stick to
> the more populated parts of the valley .
>
> "Todd M. LeMieux (413) 747-9321" <todd at toddlemieux.com> wrote:
>
> >   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's
> area.
> >   ** If you did, we all thank you.
> >
> >
> >As an iPhone user, I can say the AT&T does have the coverage. But they
> >don't have the bandwidth. Their network gets congested sometimes to the
> >point of not being able to use my phone for much of anything. It's very
> >frustrating.
> >
> >As a former Verizon customer, I know they have good coverage too, for
> >now. My guess is that as smartphones (like the Android) begin to take
> >over more of their customer base they will experience the same issues at
> >AT&T is...namely, too much demand on their network.
> >
> >Todd
> >
> >
> >On 6/18/10 11:11 PM, Deborah Chandler wrote:
> >>     ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's
> area.
> >>     ** If you did, we all thank you.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >> Is there a significant difference in coverage in Western MA between
> >> Verizon and AT & T?
> >> Thanks!
> >> Deb
> >>
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