I will probably switch back to Verizon. Some mis information being posted. The AT&T ice storm failure was not simply generators, but a major fiber cut due to the ice. There may have been a generator incident or two. But that was not the ultimate culprit. And, Verizon went down in southern IL, during the May 2009 Wind Storm. No provider is immune to the elements mother nature can throw at them. AT&T 3G is faster than Verizon's, but not enough to make a substantial difference. Verizon is superior to AT&T in southern IL, and that does have to do with several factors. Verizon is not superior anymore in western Kentucky than AT&T. However, if you think Verizon is not good at KY Oaks mall, try AT&T. It is absolutely horrible. In central KY, you do not want Verizon. AT&T has areas just east of the Pennyrile much more covered than Verizon. Their plight is similar to what AT&T has to deal with in southern Illinois. Overall, after having had both providers though, I'd have to say, Verizon wins.

Your frustration is warranted, considering that AT&T is so far behind Verizon when it comes to the 3G network upgrade process. That is largely in part due to recent lack of spectrum because of the Cingular divestiture to AllTel. They've had to in essence rebuild in the network. Had the network already been stout enough, 3G would have already been here. But this area was unlucky in that regard. Anyway, once 3G is established, many folks will be much happier with their data service. When AT&T 3G works right, it's darn fast. Having said that, Verizon's 3G has been here since Fall 2007. And when go into rural areas outside of Paducah, you can still get 3G with Verizon. That will likely not be the case with AT&T, as they, so far, tend to have their network upgrades confined to populated and heavily traveled areas first. It may be forever before, say, parts of Livingston, or Crittenden county get AT&T 3G. But you can with Verizon (for the most part). Hang in there.

We've had no wireless reception since about 11:00 Saturday morning. At first customer service didn't know what was going on but finally "stumbled" upon a tower problem. They said it would be Tuesday (tomorrow) before it would be fixed. Yesterday I was told in the AT&T store that they were upgrading to 3G and that no reception was the price we have to pay. I think I pay enough already without having to have NO reception for 3-4 days or longer. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Great reception most times... .impatiently waiting for 3G in Paducah

Great Service! I've had dropped calls in the house a few times but other than that, Verizon is the best we have in this area!

Verizon Wireless is the Best Network ever strong signal everywhere. Had AT&T / Cingular sucks many dropped calls and everything.

service is great! 3 New AT&T towers going up this year provides great Service. AT&T is getting more bars more places. They rock!

Verizon Wireless needs to put a tower or maybe 2 towers to provide service in the mall when inside Kentucky Oaks mall phone goes to extended network all through the mall but other wise great strong signal everywhere Just switch from Cingular-Att coverage sucks.

We use cell phones exclusively. There are a few well known dead zones.

We have an intermitent signal in our home just off I-24 and Alben Barkley. I am told that a new tower is being erected near PCC this year.

None of the carriers have an average signal in this area, especially in the lower elevations

Most everyone on Peppers Mill Dr. in Lone Oak has little to no reception regardless of Verizon or AT&T. Don't know about Sprint. Locator maps all show coverage. Can't get rid of land line that just increased $10 / month

I can't use my phone on the previously mentioned Buckner to the mall route, nor can I talk from I-24 overpass, past the community college all the way to the Country Club of Paducah area! There is NO excuse for that!

Very Strong Signal Go Sprint Power Up! Excellent signal.

Bad reception near mall, none at home. Frequent dead spots on new extension to mall from Bukner at I-24 underpass. Weak, intermittent signal a chronic problem. I would switch to any carrier that has a signal reliably - whatever the price - no service is a waste of money, no service = no value.

When Crossing from Kentucky to Illinois. Once are on the illinois side of the bridge calls will drop out and reception is regained once you pass the Metropolis, IL exit 1 mile later.

I get pretty good reception with T - Mobile around town but traveling around the Heath community there is little to no reception - also no reception going HWY 45 to Mayfield after you pass the area known as "the bottoms" until you get to Mayfield. I tried a Sprint phone for a one week trial (they let you do this) to see how service is - seems to be a lot better than Cingular or TMobile in the Heath ? Paducah area - not sure about HWY 45 area. I took this phone all over KY and TN adn the reception was excellent - I am definanatly switching to Sprint! PLUS to all you parents out there - Sprint has a new phone with Parental Controls - check it out for your teen!! Sanyo SCP-2400 - looks good - not like the Firefly by Cingular!

I live in an apartment complex behind the Mall area in Paducah Ky. The reception is intermittent. Cingular needs to put a tower near Ky Oaks Mall that will provide service inside the mall and the low lying area around the mall. Also, when you are travelling I24 toward Illinois as soon as you round the curve before the bridge the service drops. I work at the casino in Metropolis Illinois and there is not signal at the casino or on the parking lot. Cingular needs to put a tower west of paducah that probably solve a lot of problems in metropolis and paducah. Before they changed some of the tower signal I was able to get service in Metropolis.

I get a dropped call 100% of the time while crossing the Ohio River bridge. Dead area from mid-span of the bridge to Exit 3 on the KY side. VZW needs to improve on their hand-off between IL and KY calls. Otherwise, this is the best coverage in the area.

Sprint PCS has promised to get a tower up in Mayfield,Ky but they still haven't come on Sprint PCS there's no service in Mayfield but I love Sprint better than Cingular Cingular fees are to high and there charges Sprint has good reception in Paducah,Ky