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06-12-2012, 04:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Wireless phones... opinions please
We have had Nextel phones for 10? years, we use the 'direct connect' feature in the business, really has worked well, but Sprint bought Nextel and everything has slipped downhill for us. They sent us new phones, changing over tower service to Sprint or something, the new phones won't hold a charge, the 'direct connect' doesn't work well, the reception of the phones is poor, so... we need suggestions.
#1. I would like to not sign a contract, even if we have to buy the new phones.
#2. I guess we need to keep in mind Internet service while on the road and in Tonopah in the winter.
#3. ABS
anything but Sprint....
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06-12-2012, 05:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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I have just switched from Verizon with contract to GO Phone (ATT)Basic phone $15.00 at Radio Shack
Very simple 10 Cents a min can add min on line, Radio Shack, ATT store
Works for us when we are at Home in FL in the winter very seldom use cell phone I was getting a monthly phone bill and used 10 Min's a Month
So far 3 Months working well
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06-12-2012, 06:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
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That looks like Rich FAA's phone that he and wife are given at the house of mouse when they are down there.
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06-12-2012, 07:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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we have always had good luck with verizon service,but how is the signal strength where you are? and also where you travel.
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06-12-2012, 08:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We have traveled across the states, and only recall couple of times, verizon could not hit a footprint, but not the cheapest around. We have stuck with verizon because of the dependability, both for voice and data.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
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06-12-2012, 08:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
M.O.C. #11144
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Wife is on Sprint (because of work), but the rest of our house in on Verizon. Really like Verizon and their customer service (to us) is very good. But we will be switching to Sprint once our contract is up with Verizon next year as we can get a better rate plan thru Sprint and the wifes work.
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06-13-2012, 02:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Corpus christi
Posts: 117
M.O.C. #6844
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Look here http://www.millenicom.com/ at Millenicom. They have a verity of plans from several carriers with no contract.
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06-13-2012, 02:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thanks for the input, I will do my research.
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06-13-2012, 03:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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Ozz, we also had Nextel and loved the two way. Don't understand why more companies don't go that way. That being said we headed south and found we had no signal more than having signal with Nextel. We ended up with Verizon for the coverage but deffinately not the cost. Verizon in my book is way to expensive. But, they provide the service and probably why they cost more. But use Mellinicom for our internet. Great rate for 20G of service.
Dave
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06-13-2012, 03:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thanks Dave.
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06-13-2012, 04:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cresco
Posts: 447
M.O.C. #6693
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Ozz:
Daughter lives over a few miles from the race track in K.C. and they also dropped Sprint for various reasons. I don't know what they went to but they just were not getting the coverage that they needed. Plus they were suppose to be protected from solicitors and that wasn't happening. I myself use U.S. Cellular. I have had excellant results in all parts of the U.S. as far as reception goes. Been with them 12 years and holding. Free phones on my program.....JB
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06-13-2012, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Jack, Our phones used to be good.. but now they are not, your daughter bailed probably for some of the same reasons we are unhappy I imagine. I will look into U.S. also.
Thanks.
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06-13-2012, 04:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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In 5 years, I have had a few places where Verizon has had weak or marginal service. In general, Verizon has provided excellent coverage across the USA, east-west, north-south. There are a few dead zones around where no one gives service. I also use the MIFI (hot spot) for internet service through Verizon.
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06-13-2012, 05:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
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Like many others we have Verizon and have been very happy with it, in spite of the costs. Rare to find a place without coverage.
Had AT&T for years but dropped them due to poor customer service.
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06-13-2012, 05:20 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Champ_49
Ozz, we also had Nextel and loved the two way. Don't understand why more companies don't go that way. That being said we headed south and found we had no signal more than having signal with Nextel. We ended up with Verizon for the coverage but deffinately not the cost. Verizon in my book is way to expensive. But, they provide the service and probably why they cost more. But use Mellinicom for our internet. Great rate for 20G of service.
Dave
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Ozz it's times two for us on this. Used to have US Cellular/Alltell and had coverage issues. Couldn't afford Verizon for the internet when we could use their system with Millinicom for a lot less money.
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06-13-2012, 05:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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I don't know if Millinicom has a MIFI device, but mine takes up to 10 devices. So I have 2 computers, 2 Nooks, and a wireless printer connected now with space for 5 more. This goes for $50 per month.
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06-13-2012, 06:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Good options, I am collecting all the info, it is helpful, thanks.
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06-15-2012, 03:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Parts Ed
That looks like Rich FAA's phone that he and wife are given at the house of mouse when they are down there.
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A mouse phone.They have something similar.
We also have had Verizon both cell and air card for several years. Don't know if it is the cheapest around but we have had excellent and reliable service all over the country. Normally if we have no service..nobody does. Just got the droid charge.Should learn how to use it in a few months.
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06-15-2012, 05:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 593
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Ozz, we have had Consumer Cellular for years. They use the AT&T network, which I have had no problem with. NO contracts, and a 30 day money back satisfaction policy. Also, if you are a Good Sam or an AARP member, you get a discount. Plans and phones are basic, and VERY reasonable. You can also have a "shared minutes plan" which we do. Again, have had them for years, with NO problems. www.consumercellular.com
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Vietnam Veteran, US Navy
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06-15-2012, 05:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by stiles watson
I don't know if Millinicom has a MIFI device, but mine takes up to 10 devices. So I have 2 computers, 2 Nooks, and a wireless printer connected now with space for 5 more. This goes for $50 per month.
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Millinicom does have a mifi plan with less gigs than we have on our plan. We use the 20g usb device hooked to a cradle point router and run as many computers as we want.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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