da_burgh Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hi guys...My wife and I are currently with Sprint PCS b/c I get a discounted rate through my employer. We both are tired of the dropped calls and dead zones. My buddy has Verizon and gets service at the dunes....I was amazed. Comparing the 2, they both have their pros and cons...I want to get some of your experiences and comments on these 2 carriers. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 no problems with my verizon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I previously had Cingular and was really happy with their svc, but I got no service whatsoever at Dumont. I needed an additional line added to my plan and decided to switch to w/ Verizon due to the good deal on minutes and mostly because of their service at Dumont. I personally like Cingular better in town. There were way less (almost none) dropped calls. Verizon works good at the dunes, but I do get occasional dead zones and dropped calls here in town. They aren't too bad- I doubt I'll switch back to Cingular, mostly cause the svc at Dumont Verizon gets. On the other hand, Cingular might work at Dumont soon too. When we were driving to Dumont on Sunday AM, we saw them putting up a new cel phone tower along HWY127. I started a thread a while back simiar to this, let me see if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 It also depends on the PHONE you purchase... The only time i get a dropped call in vegas is this one spot on 95 thanks to Black mountain.. other than that my service is perfect everywhere in town... Hell i even get service while on the water in havazu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Here ya go daburgh, read this thread. Maybe it will help. http://www.dumontduneriders.com/invision/i...p?showtopic=445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 It also depends on the PHONE you purchase... The only time i get a dropped call in vegas is this one spot on 95 thanks to Black mountain.. other than that my service is perfect everywhere in town... Hell i even get service while on the water in havazu I know. I was just thinking about that. Maybe my "buy one get one free" phone isn't the best for reception. I just didn't want to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on 2 phones though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I know. I was just thinking about that. Maybe my "buy one get one free" phone isn't the best for reception. I just didn't want to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on 2 phones though. This is very understandable.. My phone was 100 bucks when i bought it and thats w/ renewing my contract... i do believe they have the LG VX8100 the same phone i have on special as a buy one get one free now... I just know to stay away from nokia phones they are HORRRRRIBLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlWithHorns Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 cingular absolutely sucks. im switching to verizon in september yay for service at the dunes :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNE SMURF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 we have verizon..and have no problems my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 It also depends on the PHONE you purchase... The only time i get a dropped call in vegas is this one spot on 95 thanks to Black mountain.. other than that my service is perfect everywhere in town... Hell i even get service while on the water in havazu We have cingular....and service in town depends on the phone you purchase. 2 out of 3 of our phones work great and the 3rd drops calls all the time. The wife is always complaining about their infamous "no dropped calls" service ....but it's just fine for me. I paid $200 for my phone...it better work good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugkiller Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 we have verizon..and have no problems my .02 cents verizon no probleme works great my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) I have Verizon and love it. One benefit of Verizon also is there is no charge to talk cell to cell on Verizon network. I had the same deal with AT&T and now Cingular....but I would still go Verizon, if I had a choice at this point, just for the Dumont coverage. Edited June 21, 2006 by cmyfirepole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_burgh Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks everyone. Now looking into Verizon's phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymexeddie Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I switched from cingular to verizon because verizon gets good dune groupie reception I got the V communicator by LG and its almost like a laptop computer! I can get money wired to me at lake havasu and a helicopter drops it off right on top of sandsnakes boat next to the empty beer cans next to the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 effin Eddie! My Razr on Verizon gets awsome reception in Dumont, Amargosa and in town. The only "dead" zone I have forund is probably the same one ISBB is referring to. The 95 between Horizon and Lake Mead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thats the one JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I get Excellent recept with my Verizon here in So Cal. I totally want one of those thin razr phones. I have to wait another year or shell out $300. F that, I'll wait. That's a half drum of 111 octane. Ya know what I'm sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Thats the one JJ Yeah and it always seem that I am in the middle of a conversation when I am going through there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 the other spot i found is along 95 after searchlight but if you look at their coverage map there aint squat out there so its expected... i dont make that trip tooo often so it doesnt bother me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I have Cingular for my personal phone and Nextel for business phone. I absolutely HATE Sprint/Nextel, but I have to have it. I love Cingular for the service in town and on trips to CA, but I also do not like the fact that Cingular doesn't get service at Dumont so I did the next best thing. I bought a cheap Verizon phone and got pre-paid minutes. I take that phone with me to Dumont and that's it. Cingular has the roll over minutes, which to my suprise, really adds up. So personally, I would go with Cingular and get a cheap Verizon phone with pre-paid minutes. Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bad4fiddy Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I have verizoin for work and drop calls constantly , and my sprint phonwe gets great service at dumont and armagoza .....so maybe its your guys phones ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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