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AT&T

I used to get great service at my home. Ever since 4 / 15 I have no service or sporatic service at my home for both phones. ATT wants me now to buy a $300.00 MicroCell. I refused saying that I won't pay more money to attempt to receive the same service I was getting for years. I have gave them a few chances, but I will be switching.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile has never given me any issues and their 4G speeds are much faster than anyone else. I've had Sprint and AT&T before. Dropped both. I like that I'm not stuck in a contract and that I'll be the first to get LTE in panama city!

Sprint

I recently moved from michigan where my service was so so... then I moved to panama city and it is HORRIBLE! My calls drop continuosly, loading internet takes a good 5+ minutes... i usually only have 1-2 bars max but even when I have more my service is no better. I want to switch to Verizon but had problems with them in the past (about 8+ years ago) hoping things have changed!

Sprint

There is no 4g service ANYWHERE in Panama City. Hell even T-Mobile has 4g on Panama City beach. Why is it taking Sprint so long to get 4g in my area? I have a 4g phone and only get 3g services. Speed it up Sprint.

Verizon

only place in bay co that I have problems receiving 3G or 4G signal is in the sand hills along hwy77. Phone service is outstanding all over

AT&T

Horrible reception. AT&T says I "should" have good coverage... I know I should that's why I pay them. Now I'm trying to decide whether to switch to Veizon or Sprint. Do NOT recommend AT&T in the Panama City area.

US Cellular

Have had great service out here even internet works great

AT&T

I moved to Panama City a month ago (end of October, 2011). At the office, I show the 3G logo but have no bars and I'm lucky to be able to get text messages. A mile away, at home, I can place and receive calls but I haven't been able to send a picture by SMS since I got here.

T-Mobile

The new and only airport has been open 1 1 / 2 years and still no T-Mobile reception. Heaven help if you need a cab. Other passengers with Verizon and ATT can at least call. I have reported this to T-Mobile with no results. In fact, they cannot find it on the GPS at all.

Sprint

I have used Sprint since moving to Bay County Fl in '04, the service in the rural ares as always been sub-par,either low reception or dropped calls no matter the make and model of the phone(unless roaming,which it generally needs for coverage in these areas ex; Bayou George,Southport, however,in town,like Lynn Haven or out on the beach,i get anywhere from average to perfect signal,i have heard from co-workers and friends that Verizon's coverage in the rural areas is better,i'm considering a switch at the end of the year,but not fully convinced that there is a perfect carrier,i fear I will trade one problem area for another.

AT&T

Att is terrible I have the iphone I dont get any survice at my house or miles around its like I have to go all the way to town to call or send a dumn text message

T-Mobile

Pretty good signal in my house. I would give T-Mobile a five for other areas though! Especially because we're finally getting... .3GGG! :D

T-Mobile

I work at Bay Medical, have a T-Mobile, won't work hardly anywhere. I had a ATT, it didn't work either.

AT&T

Since AT&T went 3G in Panama City my reception couldn't be better. My wife even had Verizon while I had AT&T. As soon as AT&T turned on 3G her reception stopped in my home and I could use my phone anywhere in my house, even in the metal building in the back of my house. I was very frustrated with AT&T for a long time however I am pleased they finally have invested in Panama City. Their 3G is amazingly fast, much faster than Verizon's, and being able to surf the web while in a conversation has been awesome, even on my little Propel. Thank you AT&T.

T-Mobile

Just switched over to T-Mobile from another service provider after contract expired (wanted to try something new). BIG MISTAKE! Bad reception at my house. 0 to 2 signal bars at best. I either get disconnected while on the phone or have a "choppy" connection. I was trying to remedy the problem with T-Mobile Customer Care service over the phone and I even get disconnected from them! Looks like I will be going back to my old cell phone service provider... which rhymes with CONNECTION!

AT&T

Just had text message saying new tower in my area. Also looked online, and ATT plans 3G for Panama City this year! :)

AT&T

they are building a new AT&T tower in pc, hopefully we'll be gettig better reception

AT&T

When I have reception its great, but most of the time I cant get service. I hate that I can't get service inside of my house. ATT was great in kentucky but it sucks in pc

AT&T

Reception in the house is useless. Reception outside can vary from useless to 4 bars depending on where in the yard you stand. Not having reception in the house is unacceptable.

AT&T

If you live in the Panama City area, NEVER choose AT&T as your carrier. If you do have AT&T, I hope you jump to another carrier as I soon plan to do. Reception is HORRIBLE. I can barely manage 1 bar within my house, and maybe 3 bars outside of it. Usually I am greeted with less than zero bars (the antenna signal doesn't even appear) and if I try to dial a number, I am rebuked with an "emergency calls only" message! My calls are constantly dropped. I have had over 5 drops within a 10 minute conversation. It is always a gamble whether or not a call will go through, and then beyond that whether or not I can make it through without getting dropped. I have it from a friend who sold cells phones under multiple carriers that Verizon is quite nice... I think maybe I'll give one of their stores a visit soon.

Alltel

Very good service almost everywhere but at home (East Callaway Heights area). This is my first wireless so I really can't compare with other providers. The map shows a Verizon tower close by so if a strong signal is important while in this area they may be a better choice.

AT&T

Cingular does NOT work within 5 miles of my house. This is a totally dead spot, not a seam of no-coverage.

Alltel

A friend convinced me to try Alltel and I must say I've been very impressed with how strong the signal is in this area. I specifically live off of Lake Dr. but the reception has been pretty much perfect throughout the area. I even get a signal throughout the dreaded Wal-Marts where my friends often drop calls. Very happy with reception, they must have put a lot of towers up here because it's a tourist destination. But no dropped calls or any problems. Also, the company seems a little more customer friendly than my old provider (Cingular), not only with more helpful customer service but if you compare the plans, Alltel gives more minutes and My Circle is a good deal. I'm happy with them. The Alltel salesman also told me to invest in a good phone like a Motorola because that really helps the calls sound clearer and better so that's what I did and they sound great.

Verizon

I posted earlier about my disappointing experience with Cingular. I've now switched to Verizon and couldn't be happier. VZW is the way to go. I recommed it to anyone looking to improve on Cingular's horrible reception and dropped calls.

Verizon

From my house in Lynn Haven to Tyndall I get full reception, no dead spots.

AT&T

I use a Net10 phone which rents towers from differ ent companies in different areas. In Panama City. I think is mostly Cingular but could also be others. I am pleased with the service ( averages $15 / mo for 150 min). But there are two big dead spots. From Star ave. and Old Bicycle Rd to 2297 and from there into Allanton. Also from Star and Hwy. 22 to 2297 and down to Allanton. Reception in Allanton and everywhere else in Panama City Area is great!

Alltel

Live in Lynn Haven and normally get full bars. But even with that, my signal loses quality in the middle of a phone call. There is one spot on Hwy. 98, at Under the Oaks Park where my signal drops completely and I lose calls. That seems to be the only place where that happens though.

Nextel

Nextel has many customers who live in this area. It is also the fastest growing area in the county. The East Bay LLC investment group has very big plans for this area, with extremely expensive real property construction. The question is, Will Nextel / Sprint wake up and put a tower up in this area? Alltel has one. I have to use Nextel for work purposes, if not I would still be with Alltel. Nextel placed a new tower on w 23rd street earlier this year. Why?? I had service on 23rd street already. How about placing some where they count. Constuction workers are Nextel's larges subscribers just for the quick ptt feature. They need service in this area more than ever. If you live in east Callaway, Do not buy Nextel.

T-Mobile

I barely get a bar in my apartment and sometimes it will go to two bars. I have many dropped calls. Not sure if its the phone or cell tower in general. Sidekick II is more of a data phone so I'm wondering if a different phone would work. Have spoken with T-Mobil help but they have not responded about cell reception. Probably won't go with them again. I had good luck with Sprint and Sanyo phones but disliked billing practices.

AT&T

I get poor reception on Tyndall AFB, and no reception inside my office. I have to go outside to make a call. Even if I do get through, I am constantly having dropped calls. The worst part is that the calls do not actually disconnect, so you keep eating minutes while not being able to talk. LOUSY CUSTOMER SERVICE!

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