AT&T claims to have adequate Cell coverage in Emerald Isle, NC but there is NO AT&T VOICE RECEPTION in that area. Sprint and Verizon coverage is GREAT. AT&T needs to stop touting such great coverage when in fact it is HORRIBLE. I work from that location occasionally and have to keep a hard wire phone just because AT&T can't provide service.

Hwy. 58 to New Bern. Usually 3 out of 5 bars. Fades a bit headed North on 58 into Maysville, Pollacksville. Much better in New Bern along US 70 headed to Raleigh. Hwy. 24 East to Morehead. Usually 3 out of 5 bars. Pretty good coverage at 24 / 70 merge. Fades a bit farther east to Beaufort, NC. Hwy. 24 West to Jacksonville to Raleigh. Good 2 or 3 bars through J'ville. Starts to fade some about Richlands to Beulaville. Much better, 3 to 4 bars, along I-40. Perfect in Raleigh. Hwy. 17 South from Jacksonville, NC to Wilmington, NC. Good in J'ville, about 2 or 3 bars. Fades in and out (mostly roaming) until Wilmington. Very good if you stay along I-40.

Reception is TERRIBLE! Was told that reception was fine in our area. Then went back because it was so bad and were told that if we bought the 300.00 Motorola V710, reception would be improved, what a crock! We are now out 300.00 and still have terrible reception.