I went with AT&T because Verizon won’t support the 304 area code in my area. AT&T does. I was able to keep my same cell # which I’ve had for several years now. I’d have rather gone with Verizon.

I will probably switch from Sprint to Verizon. I think I will opt for the navigation service.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Janet and I use the family-share plan from Verizon. We had Sprint when we arrived here in 2000 but the reception in the "West of Louisville Triangle" was pretty poor. We switched to Verizon because the reception at our home was good with that company, and the monthly fee for the small amount of minutes used seemed reasonable to us. Since that time the price has stayed the same, but the service and the quality of the phones provided with that basic service have improved greatly. The most recent phones issued (last fall) are a basic Motarola unit that is very bright and user friendly.

Let me say, we don’t use camera phones and I have never text-messaged anyone, although these phones apparently can do that. We have the GPS locator built in that will provide emergency locator service should that ever be required, but not the navigation type of service. Verizon has been a fine service to use as we travel. It is a rare location that we try to connect on the phone and find "No Service Available".

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

My contract is up with Sprint next month. I have been advised that Verizon is one of the best. Mike, what is Gregg and your opinion?

How much is the GPS option?

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I switched to Verizon 4 years ago and have been very pleased, especially with the wide availability as I travel. ATT/Cingular’s technology (GSM) is different from Verizon (CDMA). Most regional providers use CDMA, and Verizon partners with them to provide "extended network" service using the regional’s towers. ATT advertises that they have more towers, but their ability to use regional’s towers is limited because they have a different technology.

I just switched to a new Verizon phone in order to get the VZ Navigator service ($9.99/month). I started with a RAZR but switched to an LG/VX8700 for the brighter, higher resolution screen for clearer navigation maps. The navigation is very good, and eliminates the need to get "never-lost" on my rental cars. The voice guidance doesn’t give quite as much advance notice on upcoming turns as the unit in my Lexus, but even if I miss a turn, it gives me a quick correction.

Judging from your posts over the years, it appears that you and I have similar travel habits, and I think you would be happy with Verizon.

My contract is up with Sprint next month. I have been advised that Verizon is one of the best. Mike, what is Gregg and your opinion?

How much is the GPS option?

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I too just went to A T & T wireless, what is this GPS service you are talking about?

MikeS.

I’ve had the Verizon Wireless nav for just over a month. It works very well, and has excellent Points of Interest (POIs).