Coverage is wonderful in thumb area of Michigan. I have not have any coverage issues since I switched to a Nokia phone. Suggestion for some of you: Dont buy a phone from a carrier that is not in your area. You are only asking for problems. Buy your cell phone locally, it is almost always the same or less $ and the local people will know more about the coverage.

if it's a good day, you'll get service. Don't leave town unless you want to drop calls... Nextel works outside of town (on 53) but not in town... you're not going anywhere while talking so get a land line. they're more reliable!