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Verizon is the only cell phone service that works INSIDE buidlings in Hillsborough, including schools, in all locations.

In the last year Sprint is freaking awesome. Always a strong signal and all the way to Newark and back. They have kicked it up a notch or two. Love it!

Best reception I've gotten with ANY wireless company... and I've tried just about all of them.

If there's any cell service that can be almost perfect with signal strength, then I've found it with Verizon. I've tried other wireless companies and Hillsborough just doesn't get good reception. You can imagine my surprise when I starting getting full signal inside buildings and while outside once I switched to Verizon. Only words of advice are, stay away from the Verizon store up near K Mart if you want a fully stocked store and knowledgeable staff. I was in there several times and they had very few models of cell phones on display. And when I chose one they were always out of stock. I did better going on line. Had my phone in a day.

Sprint reception was poor but now full strength. Had to buy wife Verizon, kept my Sprint but now both are on Sprint. Can't figure out where new tower is but strength is great throughout area.

Please note: The max is 4 bars on this older phone. :-) It's held up pretty well. I've thought about getting a new one, but not sure it would be a good move based on friends experiences with newer phones not holding up very well. Very pleased with Verizon service overall, with Americas Choice Family Share plan. No surprises, no roaming, no long distance etc. I might spend less elsewhere, but I like knowing that it'll be the same price every month. It's a welcome change from charges for roaming, extra minutes, etc that I used to have with VZ (several years ago). Generally good coverage wherever we've travelled, unless we're really in the 'boonies'. I never imagined I'd use my cellphone as much as I do.

Receiption varies considerably throughout the area but has improved significantly, with GSM service being generally at least usable throughout. Used to have a dead spot at the house - no more since switching to GSM.

This area of Hillsborough does have a weaker signal because there are NO nearby cell towers for any carrier. Dropped calls and weak signal occur on South Woods Road, Camden Rd.and Beverly Dr.for all cell phone users no matter who the carrier is. The read of Hillsborough is fine to great for Verizon.

I've had ATT / Cingular for several years. Since getting the V180, my cell phone reception has gotten worse. I had an Ericsson which worked everywhere even in my home.

Outdoor is OK; indoors, even near windows are below avg. So much for dropping my landline.