Reception is rarely the issue for me. The big issue is that calls come in and callers get a "number not working message." Or worse, the call goes straight to voicemail and never even displays (ever) on my phone. If I am lucky, I get a notice that there is a voicemail. Sometimes it is a 3 -5 day lag. T-Mobile tells me this is due to "tower failure" (long term at this point) and claims they are not responsible. They have refunded a portion of my monthly bill when I press them on it though. At least customer service is pleasant.

I get great coverage and flawless data connections around the W. VIllage.

I migrated from TDMS to GSM on AT&T several months ago and was surprised to see how much better is the reception. Wireless technology and cell saturation have a way to go - but I can assure anyone in the NYC area that AT&T GSM is quite good - and far from perfect.

This location is a cell phone black hole. So far T-mobile and Verizon have no coverage on this corner.

My cell doesn't work inside the basement. Otherwise good.

I was shocked at how good my reception is with Verizon in NYC. I get an excellent signal everywhere, including most subway platforms and elevators in buildings. Maybe it has more to do with the phone than the service. I have a Motorola V60i from a few years ago that still works perfectly despite fairly heavy use.

I get no reception inside my apartment, while my brother who has Cingular has perfect reception. I seem to notice a trend with AT&T the higher uptown you go in Manhattan the worse the reception becomes.

Terrible reception in my apartment and in the surrounding blocks - there seems to be some kind of black hole. Also spent 4 days at a major hotel in NJ just 2 hours away from here and was basically without reception the whole time, while those with other carriers had no problem. Thank goodness my contract just ran out, I am switching ASAP.

Poor to no service in and around the area.

Worse reception ever. It's alright in some streets. However, when I'm in a building or basement, there is 1 bar to no reception.