I've found Verizon to continually have the best service out there. Having driven several times across I-10 to and from the CA coast, even where most phones go dead in the vast desert areas, Verizon has some dead spots but not nearly as bad as other carriers. Recently my hubby drove to AZ from Indiana, during the entire 3 day trip there was only maybe 2-3 hrs (mostly in mountain areas) where he didn't have coverage.

Fluctuates between 0-3 bars - mostly 0 to 1... Very disappointed with service level - too many dropped calls. Neighbors also constantly complaining... ...

I have 5 phones all together and 2 different carriers. I must admit, this little phone is pretty sweet.

I moved here from back east and Verizon seems to excellant coverage anywhere in Phoenix. It is so string that I have no problem with reception in most buildings.

9 out of 10 calls drop in this area if you are in any of the restraunts they are cell free it seems...

since the people at that wireless toyz set me up I have had the best service and reception in the world and I would reccomend it to everyone

I drop 75% of all calls and 25% of incoming calls go staight to voice mail. Do not get Sprint if you live in the SW Valley!

Used two types of Samsung phones: Sch 3500 and Sch 8500. For the last 10 years I have experienced good reception on both phones. I don't have a hard-line in my townhouse so I use my cell phone as my exclusive service. I haven't experienced any dropped calls or problems in any room in my town home or when in use through-out the valley. But perhaps because I use my phone less frequently and do not use the phone as a business phone my experience has been unique.

This is really horrible

It all comes down to this. My phone gets 3 bars at my house. My wifes phone gets 4-5 bars in the same location. It is the phone and the antenna that the phone has that makes reception good. I have travelled all over the U.S.A. with AT&T One Rate and had good and bad reception. I had a Nokia phone and it recieved when no other one would. The main thing to look for is the right "perks". For me I don't want to go over minutes, not worry about teenagers overtexting, and have a reasonable coverage area so I can talk to my daughter at college. I have just went and researched all the companies in my area and I think I will stick with Cingular for now because thier plans fit me.