What are the advantages of jumping from Verizon to Cingular?
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What are the advantages of jumping from Verizon to Cingular?
Fellas, I am tired of Verizon, there phone sucks, plans suck, but I do get good reception here in NY. But what is Cingular's advantage??
How is the reception for you cingular customers in NY??
I currently have 800 minutes nation wide and free nights/weekends. My contract expires in April, schould I make the jump?
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I currently have 800 minutes nation wide and free nights/weekends. My contract expires in April, schould I make the jump?
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i dont think GSM works to well in the areas outside NYC. I had tmobile and att and they both were terrible. Verizon has been by far the best, I would look at sprint, once the merger with nextel goes through, their coverage will be right there with verizon. Even now sprints coverage seems to be pretty good.
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Originally Posted by jrod178
I would look at sprint, once the merger with nextel goes through, their coverage will be right there with verizon.
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Originally Posted by mt6forlife
How's that going to work? How does an inferior CDMA network + iDen = superior CDMA network? Unless they make dual network phones which won't do you any good unless you get a new phone.
Nextel is switching frequencys...the gov. just gave them a shit load of money to change networks because it fucked up local walkie talkie frequencys that police and fire used around the country...
So when changing frequency they will have to change phones anyway...and the process will be easier ect....(just like how they phased out tdma into gsm)
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Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
Nextel is switching frequencys...the gov. just gave them a shit load of money to change networks because it fucked up local walkie talkie frequencys that police and fire used around the country...
So when changing frequency they will have to change phones anyway...and the process will be easier ect....(just like how they phased out tdma into gsm)
So when changing frequency they will have to change phones anyway...and the process will be easier ect....(just like how they phased out tdma into gsm)
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Originally Posted by mt6forlife
So does that mean all the current Nextel phones will be paperweights? I'd be kinda pissed if I had a nice phone and SprintTel offered me a crappy replacement or some token amount off a new one.
no you wouldnt, because the one they are gonna offer you would prob have all the features your current one has plus some more...it is called technology almost everyone stays up with it..so if they gave you 100 dollar credit towards there hottest phone..i am pretty sure you would throw that current one out the window and go with the new one...or you would leave there service...same thing happend with tdma and gsm...most people switched they wanted camera phones and bluetooth, but the ones that didnt left and came to verizon....got me?
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Originally Posted by mt6forlife
How's that going to work? How does an inferior CDMA network + iDen = superior CDMA network? Unless they make dual network phones which won't do you any good unless you get a new phone.
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Originally Posted by jrod178
where in my post did i say they will have a superior network? i said right there with verizon. nextel is going to switch from iden to cdma, will theyre network be as good as verizons? no, but it should be pretty close, definetely better then sprints current network.
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Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
no you wouldnt, because the one they are gonna offer you would prob have all the features your current one has plus some more...it is called technology almost everyone stays up with it..so if they gave you 100 dollar credit towards there hottest phone..i am pretty sure you would throw that current one out the window and go with the new one...or you would leave there service...same thing happend with tdma and gsm...most people switched they wanted camera phones and bluetooth, but the ones that didnt left and came to verizon....got me? ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
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Think about all the companies and governenment agencies that use Nextel though. Even with $100 off, a county government's law enforcement made up of literally thousands of employees would have to replace every single phone! Of course tax payers will pick up the cost, but think about large construction companies and smaller consulting companies (one like I work for) we only have 10 phones active on our current plan, but nextel phones at $100 a piece is an extra $1,000 that company will have to spend. Obviously larger organizations won't have to pay that much per phone, but that's alot of money required to stick with the service for smaller companies and even private users.
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Originally Posted by Berner
and how you figure this one? sprints network sucks. nextels network sucks. sprint isnt gaining more network then they already have. they are still only going to run off of one cdma frequency.
I'll agree with that. Nextel's coverage is pretty weak compared to my Verizon personal cell phone. I used to have Sprint as well and my calls were dropped right and left. Verizon's coverage is great, but their phones suck ass. I'm on my 4th LG6000, they only last 6 months and they die.
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Think about all the companies and governenment agencies that use Nextel though. Even with $100 off, a county government's law enforcement made up of literally thousands of employees would have to replace every single phone! Of course tax payers will pick up the cost, but think about large construction companies and smaller consulting companies (one like I work for) we only have 10 phones active on our current plan, but nextel phones at $100 a piece is an extra $1,000 that company will have to spend. Obviously larger organizations won't have to pay that much per phone, but that's alot of money required to stick with the service for smaller companies and even private users.
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Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
$100 dollar credit is enough to cover the majority of there phones, i mean unless your firm needs camera phones i am sure they can do well enough for i730's...also goverment accounts and large corporations pay nothing at all near retail pricing, not monthly, not on equipment and not on accessories..so you cant compare them..it is the retail end which is willing to pay more and even small business which are put into a situation where they dont bring enough business to demand ceartin pricing..
Is there an article or anything about this mandatory switch to the new frequency and therefore rendering all the current phones worthless?
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wow thread hyjack
i have actually been wondering the same question as classycls, and what a surprise, the decision may be difficult because we live right near each other and have similar plans.
right now my biggest issue is with verizon billing. the phones suck, and i realized after i got my vx6000, that, while i like the phone, cingular and tmobile and everyone else have much nicer phones for the same price.
i still have 1 year of my contract left, but i would be really interested in investing in something like a v3 razr if the service in westchester for cingular is good.
for those who have cingular, is their billing good?
i have actually been wondering the same question as classycls, and what a surprise, the decision may be difficult because we live right near each other and have similar plans.
right now my biggest issue is with verizon billing. the phones suck, and i realized after i got my vx6000, that, while i like the phone, cingular and tmobile and everyone else have much nicer phones for the same price.
i still have 1 year of my contract left, but i would be really interested in investing in something like a v3 razr if the service in westchester for cingular is good.
for those who have cingular, is their billing good?
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Is there an article or anything about this mandatory switch to the new frequency and therefore rendering all the current phones worthless?
also if you would like to know more about the nextel switcharoo
http://academic.udayton.edu/BradHume...htm/Nextel.htm
that is a link to some kids website who did a research project on nextel pretty much the last few paragraphs are about nextel switching because of emergency services using there towers yada yada..
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Back on topic please... Please start a new thread if you all want to discuss sprint/nextel.
This is a very timely thread as my contract with verizon is up in June and I'm considering a switch. I get a pretty decent discount through my employer and it "seems" rate plans (especially family plans) are more attractive and cheaper.
Thoughts?
This is a very timely thread as my contract with verizon is up in June and I'm considering a switch. I get a pretty decent discount through my employer and it "seems" rate plans (especially family plans) are more attractive and cheaper.
Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Python2121
for those who have cingular, is their billing good?
This for me is very low priority... My wife and I never go over our minutes and Verizon bills my AMEX monthly. I never get a bill.
The biggest thing I've enjoyed about Verizon is their customer service. Wonderful people to speak with and they can answer anything you throw at them. Other than coverage and plan cost (phones are semi-important), the customer service experience ranks right up there for me.
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Only advantage I can see are the selection of phones. I'd rather have a normal looking/functioning phone and GREAT coverage area over the latest high tech phone and OK coverage area.
Hell, verizon is the only service that works on our D.C. subway system!
Hell, verizon is the only service that works on our D.C. subway system!
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nothing, cingluar sucks, there service is wonderful tho. Customer service is horrible. And i get a bill for 150$ a month rather 80$ that its supposed to be. DO NOT SWITCH
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Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
verizon plans are going to stay competitive as you will soon see in the near future...
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Oh come on... Let the cat out of the bag, homeslice.
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alot of liars on that board..but who knows...
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Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
i was reading this can not verify if this is true or rumor
http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...hreadid=538361
alot of liars on that board..but who knows...
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Now if some decent phones would come out...
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Originally Posted by mobilezen
All my friends with the exception of 2 friends (on T-Mobile) are with Cingular and they love it. ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I just got a v3 razr to play with for cingular, and i am pretty impressed with it..it works in my house and usually only verizon does...def a tight phone..
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Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
Plenty of phones are coming out...just be patient...
btw cingular works in cool places now like metro north train tunnels under grand central
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with all the hype about the v710 and then the actual preformance of the phone im skeptical.
btw cingular works in cool places now like metro north train tunnels under grand central
btw cingular works in cool places now like metro north train tunnels under grand central
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Go with T-Mobile and a tri-band GSM phone (1900/900/something else)
You'll be able to use T-mobile, AT&T and Cingular GSM networks.
I have a single band phone and reception sucks teh hairy hairy balls... but 1000 min+free weekends for 39.99 is nice.
You'll be able to use T-mobile, AT&T and Cingular GSM networks.
I have a single band phone and reception sucks teh hairy hairy balls... but 1000 min+free weekends for 39.99 is nice.
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I too am considering making the switch. I'm just curious though, does cingular make you pay for all the extra things that verizon provides through thier Get it Now service?
Whats the phonebook like on that thing? Does it let you have multiple entries under one name? Or is it like other Moto's where it's only one number per entry?
Originally Posted by mikeymobiles
I just got a v3 razr to play with for cingular, and i am pretty impressed with it..it works in my house and usually only verizon does...def a tight phone..
Whats the phonebook like on that thing? Does it let you have multiple entries under one name? Or is it like other Moto's where it's only one number per entry?
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Originally Posted by Repo1234
I too am considering making the switch. I'm just curious though, does cingular make you pay for all the extra things that verizon provides through thier Get it Now service?
Whats the phonebook like on that thing? Does it let you have multiple entries under one name? Or is it like other Moto's where it's only one number per entry?
Whats the phonebook like on that thing? Does it let you have multiple entries under one name? Or is it like other Moto's where it's only one number per entry?
yea, i havent saved anything just because i already gave it away...but it was similar interface to most motos (t720.730,v710)...
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Originally Posted by teg_to_TSX
Go with T-Mobile and a tri-band GSM phone (1900/900/something else)
You'll be able to use T-mobile, AT&T and Cingular GSM networks.
I have a single band phone and reception sucks teh hairy hairy balls... but 1000 min+free weekends for 39.99 is nice.
You'll be able to use T-mobile, AT&T and Cingular GSM networks.
I have a single band phone and reception sucks teh hairy hairy balls... but 1000 min+free weekends for 39.99 is nice.
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Originally Posted by Repo1234
I too am considering making the switch. I'm just curious though, does cingular make you pay for all the extra things that verizon provides through thier Get it Now service?
Whats the phonebook like on that thing? Does it let you have multiple entries under one name? Or is it like other Moto's where it's only one number per entry?
Whats the phonebook like on that thing? Does it let you have multiple entries under one name? Or is it like other Moto's where it's only one number per entry?
Verizon doesnt charge for Get it Now?
the razr only allows one number entry per name.
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Verizon doesnt charge for Get it Now?
the razr only allows one number entry per name.
the razr only allows one number entry per name.
Yeah I know they dont charge for the actual Get it Now. What I meant to say is that they charge you for the services that are on the Get it Now like when you d/L ringtones, pictures, etc.
Oh and that sucks that it only allows one number per entry.
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