Sprint
I get pretty much perfect coverage in all of northeast Knoxville from downtown all the way through Halls. Haven't had any issues with dropped calls within the city limits but reception does start getting spotty farther up Tazwell Pike (towards the Union Co. line between Tazwell and Hwy. 33). About the only area I *always* have trouble in is Chert Pit Rd. in West Knoxville. The road itself is alright, just the subdivisions off the road (namely westop) have major issues because of poor tower placement and tons of hills. US Cellular works fine in the same areas, for the most part.
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US Cellular has consistent coverage and good capacity with inner city cell panels of local buildings and towers to ensure strong coverage. Plus voice quality is better than Verizon.
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US Cellular has consistent on-campus and in-building coverage for UT.
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I've had great reception with my (old) Motorola StarTac, but the antennae has now broken off for the second time, taking part of the case with it, so it's time for a change. I will probably stay with Verizon; I've had others and they're worse. My wife has an LG phone (also with Verizon) which drops calls all over the place, so I think it's the PHONE, not the service. We've used Verizon all over the country (business travel and in an RV) and it's been quite good; one no-service corridor along I-81 to Pennsylvania for about 20 miles, but otherwise it's excellent. We're "down" Wright's Ferry Rd.in the Rocky Hill area, so reception in our neighborhood isn't as good as it is up on Northshore Dr. where it is basically bulletproof, even for her crappy LG phone.
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U.S. Cellular is the best service provider in East Tennessee. I have been with this company for 10 years and I don't remember that last call I dropped! Customer Service representatives have always been pleasant and agents knowledgable. I have tried other carriers through company phones and always been dissatisfied with the service. Two thumbs up for U.S. Cellular.
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I have to say after switching from Cingular to Sprint wow what a difference!I have full signal with Sprint most of the time and great signal where I had little to none with Cingular.Great in building coverage with Sprint.West Knoxville.
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Lots of holes in reception in and around Knoxville\Halls. Tazewell Pike to Emory is usally at least 3-4 dropped calls. I-640\ Western Ave is usually a drop area. Some calls are clear, depending on your phone and exactly where you are. I am currently using a Nokia 3120, sent to me from Cingular to try before dropping them. I seem to have a bit better coverage in some of my previous problem areas, but still not the best. Still looking out for the best service provider out there...
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Cingular has gotten much better over the years! I have had Cingular since it was Bellsouth! Plus since the merger with AT&T Wireless They have gotten that much better. People I know have had Sprint and Verizon. I will admit they are very great companies! But I will side with cingular! Since the merger I have not had one place that I havent had a signal! I LOVE IT! Plus for the price IT even Better! I have 4 phone on a family plan. I pay $130.00 Bucks per month. 1250 Mins and 1000 txt messages. and 10kbs of internet! Compare that !
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Always had good luck with my US Cellular phone, I have been with US Cellular since 96 and I can count the number of dropped calls on one hand. In East Tennesee they are the best.
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Verizon Wireless delivers better service than ANY OTHER carrier. I have had several others and NOT ONE could even touch what VZW gives. Verizon also has their own billing, sales, and service departments in each store. They are truly a ONE STOP SHOP. With other carriers, they charge to take your money at the store. They can't service your phones, and their sales staff is not even close to the professionalism of Verizon's staff. I mostly deal with the VZW store on Callahan across from Lowes and they have been GREAT! Thank you VZW for "HEARING ME NOW"
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