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basically less than 1 bar. most of the time it says searching or I will miss calls and it does not ring. happens with most ATT phones in this location.

No reception. AT&T map clearly states solid reception at my address. No questionable coverage in surrounding areas indicated on map as well. I purchased a product and service based on this information and as many times as I've complained the map is still incorrect. Company is deliberately publishing and maintaining false information. Map is simply a marketing tool and should not be used for FACTS in your decision making process.

1-3 bars on average, with the occasional "no service" message. 3g service is typically better inside than out - cycles between 3g, Edge, and "no service" in the yard, but stays consistently 3g in the house.

STINKS! Had good reception before Cingular went ATT. Been customer for 10 years, many types of phones all with same results and getting worse. At least 3 dropped calls a day, calls don't come thru, get messages an hour-or later. No service in house, very limited outside of house. Many streets in neighborhood also do not have service. Doesn't matter if on 3G, Edge, or whatever. Service map shows we have great coverage but colors on a map don't mean anything when it's real life application.

On Campus in the last year or so reception has been nearly perfect everywhere on campus. I also get 3 or 4 bars most of the places over by Soquel hospital, though there are some places (like around El Chinos) where it goes to nil and I barely get by on edge. However, on campus, an iPhone on ATT / cincular is nearly ideal.

This phone has done well throughout Santa Cruz, even on campus for the most part. However, this year I've noticed a LOT more dropped calls and bad reception. My new house on the 1st floor struggles with any calls and I usually have to go outside. My roommate with AT&T and an iphone, however, seems to get great reception inside. My other roommate with Verizon gets good reception too.

Dropped calls inside. Only work near window. Ok outside. This is a dead zone for many carriers I guess. :(

Good coverage inside and out. Some spots in science bldgs are just dead (concrete and steel bldgs).

Santa Cruz, CA now has 3G. From Scotts Valley all the way out to Aptos. No Watsonville Yet, but supposed to be coming soon

I get great reception in my neighborhood in Seabright and throughout the county. Even in remote areax (Mt. Hermon, specifically), my Cingular service is the only one with reception when comparing friends other services. I've been very happy with Cingular in Santa Cruz.

My reception and dropped-call frequency seems poor-to-middling, especially at my house (see location). I understand that my V551 phone is very problematic, with the volume dropping to inaudible often and occasionally sounding normal. I've never dropped my phone. Bad firmware I've read--but it's intolerable and the source of much frustration. I believe otherwise that Cingular provides good coverage around town but again, not where I live. I'm debating a switch to Verizon, which I remember gets high marks locally...

I've had Cingular forever. It works swell all over Santa Cruz except at my house on University Terrace near Bay and Nobel and Meder. I have never been able to make a call longer than 5 minutes without being dropped, and the bars fluxuate between 0 and 3. Many, many calls to Cingular to no avail. They tell me their map shows that I have excellent reception.

I may get five bars, but that doesn't stop Cingular from dropping calls regularly. Sound also regularly drops out, only to return a moment later. Very frustrating.

Unbelievable signal strength with Cingular since the merge with AT&T, not one dropped call so far!