Cell Phone Companies - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2005-11-16, 01:56 PM

What's the best company to go with for Coverage, Customer Service, Geek Factor, Total Value.

My friend who lives in Fernley and works in Reno wants to know. I did notice I had perfect reception on my cell while I was at RFR, but I absolutely hate my company, Cingular, ever since they bought ATT...long story.

Nick Koan · 2005-11-16, 02:00 PM

I had nextel and it wasn't too bad in Reno, except it sucked in the South.

Since they merged to Sprint, I jumped ship to Sprint, and so far the coverage seems better. And its cheaper to boot. (and I'm going to abuse my powers and add it to your poll).

cody · 2005-11-16, 02:01 PM

Cool, thanks for adding them to the poll.

MattR · 2005-11-16, 02:01 PM

I have NEXTEL, I'm okay with it...As far as I can tell, no one loves their service on any provider

MikeSTI · 2005-11-16, 02:03 PM

my cell phone is always off

I hate them all!!!!!!!

MattR · 2005-11-16, 02:09 PM

I will say one thing...NEXTEL works IN Fernley, but not between Reno and Fernley. If he lives in Fernley, I'd stay away from Nextel.

cody · 2005-11-16, 02:17 PM

She's a she.

That's good to know.

MattR · 2005-11-16, 02:22 PM

Oh..."It's a Lady!"

cody · 2005-11-16, 02:23 PM

LMAO! Who says SNL skits don't make great movies!

Can anybody say anything about Verizon. Consumer Reports always puts them on top in every city, but unfortunately, Reno wasn't included.

ArthurS · 2005-11-16, 02:29 PM

Sprint > *

I switched from Cingular to Sprint...got sprints crappiest phone...and I still get 10x better service. Not to mention the prices are nice and the customer serivce is the best I have had to date.

DARKSTI · 2005-11-16, 02:30 PM

i have cingular and it sucks. I lose coverage going down on Mae Anne just after Somerset, and some other weird spots like that. I may be changing too, so im gonna see what you guys say

ArthurS · 2005-11-16, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKSTI

i have cingular and it sucks. I lose coverage going down on Mae Anne just after Somerset, and some other weird spots like that. I may be changing too, so im gonna see what you guys say

Not to push you in any one direction or anything, but I live right there by somerset also, and I never lose signal...

DARKSTI · 2005-11-16, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Not to push you in any one direction or anything, but I live right there by somerset also, and I never lose signal...

Yea, i was actually thinking of going with sprint. Not to mention ive had it with Cingular :<

cody · 2005-11-16, 03:07 PM

Just to get a kick in...fuck Cingular. Worst customer service EVAR!

sperry · 2005-11-16, 03:27 PM

I had Cingular, dropped 'em over a customer service issue. Got AT&T, 'cause it was IGT's "prefered" provider, dropped 'em when Cingular bought 'em out. Got NEXTEL, I really liked NEXTEL but the coverage and/or the phone I had dropped a lot of calls... jumped over to Sprint as soon as I could after the takeover. So far (2 months or less) I'm pretty happy w/ Sprint.

If your friend is thinking of going to Sprint, drop by the Spring store on S. Virginia next to Meadowood Mall and talk to Nick. He hooked up like 4 or 5 of us ini the club w/ service. He's got a WRX, and seems like a pretty cool guy (though he still hasn't come out to a meet!).

Nick Koan · 2005-11-16, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

If your friend is thinking of going to Sprint, drop by the Spring store on S. Virginia next to Meadowood Mall and talk to Nick. He hooked up like 4 or 5 of us ini the club w/ service. He's got a WRX, and seems like a pretty cool guy (though he still hasn't come out to a meet!).

I was talking to him about that. He generally works on Thursdays till 8pm or so. He said he drove by once, but no one was outside, so he just left.

cody · 2005-11-16, 03:37 PM

Trisca says thanks, guys. I'm trying to get her to join...she drives an Outback.

Trisca · 2005-11-16, 03:51 PM

I joined... Thank you everyone for all the great info!

JC · 2005-11-16, 04:14 PM

Welcome to the club. Your Outback modded? haha I had Nextel and it sucked horrbily. I really like Verizon, but I haven't used it in Nevada yet.

sperry · 2005-11-16, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trisca

I joined... Thank you everyone for all the great info!

Look it's member 301! Welcome.

tysonK · 2005-11-16, 04:20 PM

I voted for Cingular. wtf.

Just because I guess. I thought nextel was below par. I like my sprint so far. I bought the really god damned expensive sprint phone and my signal is good, very good.

Trisca · 2005-11-16, 04:26 PM

Thanks, this is my first forum... No, not moded, but Cody is trying and he's pretty persuasive! I should, it's relally slooowww on the uptake (it's an automatic).

JC · 2005-11-16, 04:30 PM

Well it's a good choice to get started! When you start wanting to mod be sure to post up, we'll be happy to help and I have plenty of ideas. My parents had a 00 Outback. They went out of town for a month and I put an intake on since I had to drive it around, then back to stock before they came home. lol So I know the pain of a stock outback.

cody · 2005-11-16, 04:47 PM

What? No love for Cricket?

MattR · 2005-11-16, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

What? No love for Cricket?

Well, their radio commercials make me want to take my own life.

View Poll Results: Which company is best for this area.
Cingular	8	28.57%
Nextel	1	3.57%
Cricket	0	0%
Verison	8	28.57%
Sprint	8	28.57%
Other	3	10.71%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

2005-11-16, 01:56 PM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Cell Phone Companies What's the best company to go with for Coverage, Customer Service, Geek Factor, Total Value. My friend who lives in Fernley and works in Reno wants to know. I did notice I had perfect reception on my cell while I was at RFR, but I absolutely hate my company, Cingular, ever since they bought ATT...long story.

2005-11-16, 02:00 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I had nextel and it wasn't too bad in Reno, except it sucked in the South. Since they merged to Sprint, I jumped ship to Sprint, and so far the coverage seems better. And its cheaper to boot. (and I'm going to abuse my powers and add it to your poll). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-11-16, 02:01 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I have NEXTEL, I'm okay with it...As far as I can tell, no one loves their service on any provider __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-16, 02:03 PM	#5
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	my cell phone is always off I hate them all!!!!!!! __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-11-16, 02:09 PM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I will say one thing...NEXTEL works IN Fernley, but not between Reno and Fernley. If he lives in Fernley, I'd stay away from Nextel. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-16, 02:17 PM	#7
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	She's a she. That's good to know.

2005-11-16, 02:22 PM	#8
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh..."It's a Lady!" __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-16, 02:23 PM	#9
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	LMAO! Who says SNL skits don't make great movies! Can anybody say anything about Verizon. Consumer Reports always puts them on top in every city, but unfortunately, Reno wasn't included.

2005-11-16, 02:29 PM	#10
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Sprint > * I switched from Cingular to Sprint...got sprints crappiest phone...and I still get 10x better service. Not to mention the prices are nice and the customer serivce is the best I have had to date. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2005-11-16, 02:30 PM	#11
DARKSTI EJ22 Real Name: Ryan Coulter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Reno Posts: 372 Car: '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited It's not that I'm lazy, It's that I don't care.	i have cingular and it sucks. I lose coverage going down on Mae Anne just after Somerset, and some other weird spots like that. I may be changing too, so im gonna see what you guys say

2005-11-16, 03:07 PM	#14
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Just to get a kick in...fuck Cingular. Worst customer service EVAR!

2005-11-16, 03:27 PM	#15
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I had Cingular, dropped 'em over a customer service issue. Got AT&T, 'cause it was IGT's "prefered" provider, dropped 'em when Cingular bought 'em out. Got NEXTEL, I really liked NEXTEL but the coverage and/or the phone I had dropped a lot of calls... jumped over to Sprint as soon as I could after the takeover. So far (2 months or less) I'm pretty happy w/ Sprint. If your friend is thinking of going to Sprint, drop by the Spring store on S. Virginia next to Meadowood Mall and talk to Nick. He hooked up like 4 or 5 of us ini the club w/ service. He's got a WRX, and seems like a pretty cool guy (though he still hasn't come out to a meet!). __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-11-16, 03:37 PM	#17
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Trisca says thanks, guys. I'm trying to get her to join...she drives an Outback.

2005-11-16, 03:51 PM	#18
Trisca n00b Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fernley, NV Posts: 14 Car: 03 Subaru Outback Drive fast and take chances.	I joined... Thank you everyone for all the great info!

2005-11-16, 04:14 PM	#19
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Welcome to the club. Your Outback modded? haha I had Nextel and it sucked horrbily. I really like Verizon, but I haven't used it in Nevada yet. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-11-16, 04:20 PM	#21
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I voted for Cingular. wtf. Just because I guess. I thought nextel was below par. I like my sprint so far. I bought the really god damned expensive sprint phone and my signal is good, very good. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-11-16, 04:26 PM	#22
Trisca n00b Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fernley, NV Posts: 14 Car: 03 Subaru Outback Drive fast and take chances.	Thanks, this is my first forum... No, not moded, but Cody is trying and he's pretty persuasive! I should, it's relally slooowww on the uptake (it's an automatic).

2005-11-16, 04:30 PM	#23
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Well it's a good choice to get started! When you start wanting to mod be sure to post up, we'll be happy to help and I have plenty of ideas. My parents had a 00 Outback. They went out of town for a month and I put an intake on since I had to drive it around, then back to stock before they came home. lol So I know the pain of a stock outback. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-11-16, 04:47 PM	#24
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	What? No love for Cricket?

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