dunefreak Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I have Cingular wireless right now and have no complaints, other than no service at Dumont. They have a good plan for 2 lines, 1400 minutes, 89.99/ mo. I was gonna switch to them when I add a line because of the svc at Dumont, but want to make sure they aren't a piece o chit company. I have heard nothing but good about them, but was wondering if anyone has them, dislikes their service, or has had any problems with them. Any input you guys can give is much appreciated. oh and lets keep this thread to only Verizon - not "I hate my pos cel phone or other company" which isn't Verizon, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Pete, I have Verizon and wouldn't even think of going with another company. The only thing is there is a dead spot by Black Mouintain. Don't you live by there? I would check that out, but the service is great and I have 1500 minutes for 59.99, and I think another line is $10 more a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Pete, I have Verizon and it is great. Good thing I had it when I broke down by Dumont! I would recomend them. Way better signal than Cingular, Nextel or Sprint. Not sure of the Tmoblie signal, but I do know Verizon is the only provider that works the best at Dumont. Plus I like that they have the Motorola Razor now! Lets get everyon on DDR to swith and then we can talk to each other for free!! Anyway, I would recomend Verizon to anyone, the service is unbeatable. Yeah you may find some a couple bucks cheaper but the coverage sucks. Just my 2 cents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Joe w/ my old phone i couldnt call from petes house... Horizon and horizon area... but w/ my new phone i have no problem... only like 2 bars but the calls come thru and sound perfect... And pete thats a good deal.. i had 2 lines w/ 300 min a piece.. for the same price... but now i dont know what i have cuz i dont go over the minutes.. its only a 4-600 min plan that costs me 40 bucks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCS T Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hey Pete, I also switched to Verizon about two years ago for the service at Dumont! It works great in certain areas of the Dunes, and not at all in others. My only problem is they lost my old # so I had to get a new #, VERY BAD for my business and old friends!!!! That pissed me off beyond belief, and I lost alot of old contacts! One other thing, the service is very spotty in Havasu! Also just my .02 cents! Good luck either way you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I havent had much of a problem in either place... in dumont on the other hand in order to get reception gotta go to the north side of the vendors and it works peachy... Havasu it worked fine if i was outside.. Hell it even worked at the launch ramp and on my way to the launch ramp going around the south side of the island.. i was very surprised to have recieved a phone call while on the water.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamrr Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 From years of cell phone experience, from owning Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile franchises, I would highly recommend Verizon Wireless. This year they won the JD Power & a$$. award for highest call quality performance! I use my Verizon phone at Dumont with an external wilson antenna and it works great! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thanks for all the useful info everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Dreamrr got any info on this external antenna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Pete, I have Verizon and wouldn't even think of going with another company. The only thing is there is a dead spot by Black Mouintain. Don't you live by there? I would check that out, but the service is great and I have 1500 minutes for 59.99, and I think another line is $10 more a month. damn! i was just getting excited about verizon until you mentioned the dead spot next to black mountain. my nextel sucks here at home and i thought it was just them. radio stations suck right here too so i guess its just all the interferance from the antennas up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Dave i have verizon and my phone works just fine all over our neigborhood.. dont sweat it .. besides they have a 15 day trial... if you dont like it take it back or if it doesnt work then take it back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 can you keep your old phone and just get thier service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I also have Verizon and have been out at Dumont with other people with different services and had to end up loaning out my phone so they could make calls.THEIR phone service sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalteri Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hey Pete, I also switched to Verizon about two years ago for the service at Dumont! It works great in certain areas of the Dunes, and not at all in others. My only problem is they lost my old # so I had to get a new #, VERY BAD for my business and old friends!!!! That pissed me off beyond belief, and I lost alot of old contacts! One other thing, the service is very spotty in Havasu! Also just my .02 cents! Good luck either way you go! I thought the new law was, you get to keep your old number if you switched service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Tony that is a option now.. if you want to keep phone numbers and swap providers... Depending on when travis switched services he might not have had that option.. Dave what service are you with now... if its a GMS service more than likely not.. You would need a CDMA phone which is what verizon uses... I have the lg vx8100 and it works great everywhere.. but the cheapo nokia i had sucked... the better the phone the better the service.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamrr Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Dreamrr got any info on this external antenna? Wilson is the company that makes the external antenna. You will need to buy the antenna and the correct adapter for you phone. It may run you around 30-40 bucks. The way it works is by attaching the external antenna to the top of your truck/car (it's magnetic), then plugging in the adapter to the phone. The adapter has a metal piece that touches another metal piece on the phone. Pretty much it's like holding your phone way up in the air.... it works though! Mine gives me about an extra bar of service in places which I have bad signal. I can get you one if you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 sweet... LG VX8100 i wouldnt mind giving it a try.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalteri Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Tony that is a option now.. if you want to keep phone numbers and swap providers... Depending on when travis switched services he might not have had that option.. Dave what service are you with now... if its a GMS service more than likely not.. You would need a CDMA phone which is what verizon uses... I have the lg vx8100 and it works great everywhere.. but the cheapo nokia i had sucked... the better the phone the better the service.. Ahhh, option k got it. Option is one of those words that sounds weird when you say it 3 times or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamrr Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 sweet... LG VX8100 i wouldnt mind giving it a try.. I can send you one for $40 plus $10 Shipping! Or you can try one of your local cell phone shops and avoid the shipping! Let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Ill check the local shops if i cant find one ill hit you up.. Thx for the tip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Where we camp, I get 3-4 bars the whole time. It works great out there. Once again I highly recommend the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 Thanks again everybody. I made the switch and I am happy already. No complaints yet, although I have to learn how to work this new friggin phone now! :shocked2: We'll have to see over Pres Day weekend how it really works. Thanks again everyone for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Thanks again everybody. I made the switch and I am happy already. No complaints yet, although I have to learn how to work this new friggin phone now! :shocked2: We'll have to see over Pres Day weekend how it really works. Thanks again everyone for your input. which phone did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 which phone did you get? uhhh... I don't know :shocked2: It's a Samsung flip phone/ camera phone. Not sure what model. I know it was buy one get one free though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeDuner Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Why don't you post the number and we'll uhhhhh call just to see if it works... :shocked2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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