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That one definitely is a "Your Mileage May Vary" case. There are so many
variables from propagation of almost micro-wave frequencies to individual
cell loading that come into play. Allan, one thing that would work for your
"security" concerns would be On-Star with "hands free calling", if you drive
a GM vehicle. You can't beat a full 3-watt mobile with a good antenna!

Ken

> -----Original Message-----
> From: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boulware
> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 8:38 AM
> To: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [apple-iphone] AT&T
>
> Verizon has never failed me - each carrier has a coverage
> map, I would look
> at each one in the areas you need coverage. I am not sure
> what you are
> willing to spend / give up but I know quite a few people who
> have their
> iPhone as their primary phone but do keep an 'el cheapo'
> pre-paid Verizon or
> Sprint (CDMA) phone for when they are traveling in parts of
> the US with poor
> AT&T coverage (phones are typically $20-$50 and they buy maybe a $20
> 'refill' card once every few months).
>
> On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 08:15, Allan Aunkst <aaunkst@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know if there's talk of better service,I know
> At&t says its
> > working on it but yesterday while doing some traveling
> through the state of
> > Ohio. My iPhone had the worst service ever..most places no service.
> >
> > My contract ends on June 17th and I would hate to give up
> the iPhone but
> > for
> > security purposes I am seriously thinking about going to a
> new company just
> > so I can get some decent service.
> >
> > If there's talk of the new iPhone having better service I
> might think about
> > staying,
> > This is a very hard choice being a mac guy .
> >
> > Thanks
> > Allan
> >
> >
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