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.

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

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.

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.

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

Works in my house, which is a pleasant surprise!

I have always had decent reception with Alltel, but lots of billing issues. Last week I was in the mall and spoke with the new Verizon Wireless kiosk and they let me try their service free for 15 days, and wow what a difference it made. I know get full reception everywhere, and since all their plans are nationwide, and voicemail is free, there aren't any complicated billing issues. Not to mention I can feel free to use the phone anywhere in the country without worry.

5 bars almost anywhere I go in town

Great reception in and outside the house. Never any lost calls.

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

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

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.

I get good reception with my phone, but it's unbelievable how often my calls get dropped. It's impossible to maintain a call for longer than 20 minutes. Even a 10 minute phone call is a stretch. What a waste of money... very unsatisfied.

Switched from Sprint (which didn't reach at Tyndall) to Verizon can finally use my phone now!

Get good Sprint signal throughout Callaway... Not sure why some complain about it. I've had Sprint for a loooooong time and it's still going strong! Apparently, WALMART is a problem for many people and carriers... .it's funny because I've been in walmarts all over this country and this one in callaway seems to be the only stubborn one! lol.

I have had good coverage throughout Panama City with T-Mobile. The only place I couldn't get coverage was over the DuPont Bridge in and around Tyndall AFB. They have since put up a tower and T-Mobile added a cell, so the problem has been remedied.

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

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!

2 - 3 bars in Condo unit. Better if outdoors

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.