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Location / Comment
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Verizon
 3 Out of 5
Phone Model: Motorola Droid Razr
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Ocean View, Norfolk, VA 23503 |
Thu Dec 29, 2011 |
I've had Verizon for 5 years... .I've never had a problem until the 4g came out. I recently upgraded my phone to the Droid razor, amazing phone..but the similar card is horrible... I'm not sure if 4g is is everything the made it to be... since its still not fully developed and perfected yet... but if I'm going to pay for it... I want the full service...I'm sick and tired of my phone choosing when it wants me to have service. It's started to get under my skin. I have never had issues with their service until I upgraded to 4g... even when I lived in the pure country I had service.... but now I'm constantly battling my phone when I'm at home or driving to just give me at least 3gs... .VERIZON FIX THIS!
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AT&T
 2 Out of 5
Phone Model: Blackberry Curve |
Tidewate&Bayview, Norfolk, VA 23503 |
Sat Oct 24, 2009 |
I have AT&T and a Blackberry Curve... I use my phone for my business... reception SUCKS! The guy at AT&T told me that it was because of the tower, where they are situated that we are outside of the area!1 I Pay for 3 phones and not getting service I pay for. He says other phones will work better..am going today to see if I can get another phone other than my Blackberry... we will see, don"t want to loose my plan..not my fault I need another phone! NOT FAIR!
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T-Mobile
 2 Out of 5
Phone Model: Blackberry Curve 8320 |
Kentucky Ave.And Ingleside Rd. / Ingleside Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Fri Nov 07, 2008 |
Let me first start out saying that I do not in anyway think T-Mobile is not a good carrier. I do but it is not the right carrier for me where I reside at. I do get 2 and 3 bars once in awhile but it seems like within seconds I will loose 1 or 2 bars often leaving me only one bar. There are many spots in my house that I can not use my phone to make calls from and trying to use my data plan is becoming a nightmare. It's not unusual to loose my data feed when I am trying to get onto the web. Right now T-Mobile is not a good wireless carrier for some of us who live in the Ingleside section of Norfolk Va. I am hoping that when they get their 3G wired into our area things will improve for me but if this does not happen by the time my plan is up for renewal, I will be moving to another carrier.
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Sprint
 1 Out of 5
Phone Model: Motorola Razor |
Hampton Blvd. / Surrey Cresc., Norfolk, VA 23508 |
Sun Jul 06, 2008 |
Ever since I switched to Sprint, my calls are dropped all the time, customer service is terrible, and I have to leave the house to make a phone call. I wouldn't recommend Sprint to anybody who is shopping for cell phone service around here. My friends who have alltell and Verizon seem to have great service here though.
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Sprint
 1 Out of 5
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Colley Ave. / Princess Anne, Norfolk, VA 23507 |
Thu May 22, 2008 |
I moved from NYC to Ghent. I had been pleased with Sprint coverage in NYC. But in Ghent on the cell phone people say "I can't hear you, you're breaking up... I only get every other word." I use my phone for important business. And poor reception effects my job preformance. Unacceptable to me. I called customer service, who Updated my software, said they were sending out engineers..etc.. Still the same problems. It's upsetting I enjoy Sprint. And feel Forced to switch because of inadaquate coverage. Time's Up..Gotta switch, I'm losing business.
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Alltel
 5 Out of 5
Phone Model: LG Wave |
Little Creek Rd., Norfolk, VA 23518 |
Tue Dec 04, 2007 |
Great coverage in this area. I had 2-3 bars at my house with previous provider and many more problems inside in many places, but have full signal with Alltel at my house and it tends to drop off far less indoors. The coverage is good at house, on base, all through Tidewater Dr. and Military Hwy. The signal just tends to stay strong all through the area. My Circle is a nice calling feature also that can be used for many free minutes. I usually try to write pros and cons, but my only complaint I can think of is the store by Blockbuster in Janaf was busy the day I was there so I had to wait about 15 minutes, but it was a Saturday afternoon. The gentleman seemed friendly and helpful though.
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AT&T
 1 Out of 5
Phone Model: Blackberry 7130c
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Weeping Willon, Norfolk, VA 23501 |
Mon Jan 01, 2007 |
Man I am very sorry to say this, just because I am a district manager for Think Wireless (We Sell Cingular), not sorry of think wireless but cingular, I never thought I would sell a product that I didnt like. But it so happened. Every Where I went, from some theater to some other theater basically most of that part (cant say much because I didnt see the rest of the city) service sucked. service sucked the WHOLE way on US Route 29. That was a nightmare. The road itself is so freakin scary, then on TOP of that no service, I thought some blair witch was about pop off. lol. But Lynchburg Was fun though, first time there, visiting my Fianc`e and her family, it was great.
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Alltel
 5 Out of 5
Phone Model: Motorola Razr |
Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23501 |
Sun Oct 08, 2006 |
I go to ODU and Alltel in Norfolk has great coverage. I am really happy with coverage everywhere in the region actually. I was so surprised to actually have a good signal I can even use back in the Wal-Mart on North Military Hwy. but so far Alltel has surpassed my every expectation. No dropped calls and great voice quality. I would definitely recommend them for this region. Alltel's coverage here is unbeatable and their prices are great too compared to others.
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Sprint
 2 Out of 5
Phone Model: Treo 650 |
Talbot Hall / Newport, Norfolk, VA 23505 |
Tue Aug 29, 2006 |
Our Sprint reception goes in and out, though its never strong for long.
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Alltel
 5 Out of 5
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Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Sat Jun 24, 2006 |
I have become use to switching carriers every couple of years because of reception troubles and dead spots in various locations around the Hampton Roads area so this time I decided to try Alltel and am thrilled with the switch. I can't think of anywhere that I don't get at least 4 bars, usually 5. I couldn't be happier and think I finally found a carrier to stick with. They also have great reception up the interstate to Richmond as well as down beyond Suffolk. So far, I have no complaints and am happy to be with Alltel.
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T-Mobile
 5 Out of 5
Phone Model: Nokia 6191 |
Downtown, Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Fri Apr 07, 2006 |
The reception is FANTASTIC outdoors and on the streets, but go into some buildings, such as the Mariott or Dominion Tower and the reception drops dramatically. You would have to get right up against a window to get any kind of reception.
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AT&T
 1 Out of 5
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Bolling Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508 |
Sun Jan 22, 2006 |
Cingular has hideous coverage across the region with very poor voice quality and frequent dropped calls. I've had two different manufacturers' phones with little difference. Uses the pre-merger SunCom ATT towers. Customer service is abysmal. My spouse's Alltel phone and my brother's Verizon service work great in our neighborhood and across town. I am paying the penalty and switching out of Cingular!
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AT&T
 5 Out of 5
Phone Model: Motorola V551
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Robin Hood Rd., Norfolk, VA 23513 |
Wed Jan 11, 2006 |
Perfect reception... Calls don't drop and it only fluctuates between 4 and 5 bars... . Mostly 5.
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Sprint
 4 Out of 5
Phone Model: sanyo scp 7300 |
Odu / 40th St., Norfolk, VA 23508 |
Wed Dec 21, 2005 |
only real complant with Sprint is a lack of decent phones
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AT&T
 1 Out of 5
Phone Model: LG 1400i |
Hampton Blvd. / Terminal Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23505 |
Thu Sep 01, 2005 |
Not even a mile from the nearest tower, 5 miles from the second one and then 6 miles from the third tower and then so on. What's the deal with the reception?
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AT&T
 0 Out of 5
Phone Model: Motorola V220
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Major Roads, Norfolk, VA 23513 |
Sat Jul 09, 2005 |
I had no problem with Suncom but ever since the merger my reception has been horrible! I hate Cingular and it was a horrible decision to merge(in my opinion). I have no reception in my home, my calls drop everyday it is a living nightmare!
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T-Mobile
 4 Out of 5
Phone Model: 6315 PDA/phone |
Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA 23518 |
Mon Jun 20, 2005 |
Used it while driving from Norfolk to Tacoma, WA and had fairly good reception along major hiways except in parts of west virginia and north western minisota. It even worked while standing on top of a butte in ND. Some callers mentioned they were getting feedback and echo'ing even while using hands free wired ear and mic cord. Overall, I do not regret using this phone on my trip. I also used the internet on this pda to find directions when I got lost. Getting a map when your lost can cost as much as a long distance phone call nowadays. Glad I chose this unit to travel with! I highly recomend it.
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Sprint
 1 Out of 5
Phone Model: Samsung SPH-A460 |
Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA 23505 |
Mon Mar 14, 2005 |
I reside close to the city and even in an urban area like this, Sprint PCS cuts in and out... mostly out. Maybe it's the phone... kinda old. I'm definitely switching my service.
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T-Mobile
 1 Out of 5
Phone Model: Audiovox PPC6600 (PPC-6601 / XV6600)
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Oceanview Ave. / 9th Bay View, Norfolk, VA 23518 |
Sun Feb 06, 2005 |
In most areas of Hampton Roads reception is good but in Oceanview as well as 264 and Indian River, reception is almost non-existent. My phone is almost completely useless around my home in Oceanview. Signal is constantly fluctuating. Seems to work great in larger cities and even in Puerto Rico but stinks in Oceanview.
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