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I've been using Nextel for the past few months in multiple locations, but mainly in the Columbia / Clarksville / Ellicott City area. I've noticed that Nextel has you covered completly outside. You will always get full coverage outside... the problem is indoor coverage. In older buildings (mainly building that do not have shielded insulation), the signal stays very strong. In newer buildings (with shielded insulation), good look getting a strong signal. You will want to keep your phone on a belt clip so it will ring... and when you answer, go to a window with the Antenna up. Overall, I am satisfied with Nextel because unlike some providers, you can always get a signal outside in the MD area.
I get dropped calls on on I95 crossing 695 crossing 32 and on 495 going toward I95. One time I was at my condo close to 175 and got a call I couldn't return. My attempt to call back failed 6 times before I gave up and used my home phone
I usually have good reception while outdoors but on occasion I have trouble getting a good signal while indoors. At my house (which is between Ceder ln. / rt 32 / Great Star rd. ) I have great reception except when I go into the basement; there I have 1 bar if I'm lucky. If they had a better lineup of phones, I would renew my contract with them. Unfortunately they have a horrible selection and they're all overpriced. Is it too much to ask for a nice PDA / Smartphone that isn't a blackberry?
Along Route 100 from exits 1, through exit 10 (Arundel Mills Mall) Signal is pretty weak. Calls drop continuosly. Cingular indicated that they would look into the issue.
if you live in King's Contrivance and are selecting a plan, steer clear of verizonwireless. the signal is poor in my home and as far out as where MD 32 meets interstate 95. reception is sporadic at best
