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My Nextel -Sprint only worked in Anchorage, my Blackberry-Verizon worked in Ketchikan, Juneau, most of SE Alaska actually, also in Seward, Kenai, Anchorage, I had some problems between Seward and the Sterling Hwy. intersection but could find a spot somewhere along the way the Verizon would work.
Great coverage in the greater Ketchikan area. Verizon roams on ACS Wireless in Alaska. With their new system, one can make calls when in Prince Rupert, BC, Canada. I'm guessing Canadians (Telus Mobility customers) who roam onto ACS aren't too happy about it when they receive their bills.
I have had Cellular One Service here for several years. The reception is excellent except when you get south past Saxman and North past North Pt. Higgins Road. No reception at either end. Saxman is intermittent as well, depending on where you're standing.
Cell one and ACS have nearly worthless coverage in Ketchikan. Coverage is ok if you are downtown, standing outside, other than that forget it. Many in Ketchikan would consider owning a cell phone if the situation were to improve.
