Phone will ring sometimes, but it is never possible to talk.

Put in a SOHO repeater with mixed results. Outside RX measurment showed -104dbm which is too low for any reliable coverage (need at least -95). Verizon was just as bad but I don't know the signal strength. I switched to AT&T to get the iPhone and because AT&T's coverage map showed this area as their "best reception." What a joke!

Dropped calls and terrible voice quality inside the house. Signal is more consistent outside of the house although signal strength seems to vary wildly and unpredictably.

Constantly dropped calls within the house. Outside of the house, reception is acceptable although weak.

Poor reception in Vienna Park apartments, especially on First floor. 1 Bar if I walk outside

Good signal at home and work, but many poor reception spots around the house, Tyson's, I66... Had Verzon for few years and enjoyed better reception, but hated dealing with them and was limitted to ohone options. Also, wanted a GSM Phone / Service for travel. Not many other options, though, since the rest (SPrint, T-Mobile, etc. aren't better.) Not sure what will I do next!

Terrible reception - just moved back to DC area from San Francisco which has pretty decent Cingular coverage (except in areas blocked by the hills). Looks like Verizon is the best in northern VA / DC? A cool, slick phone is useless if the reception sucks.

Verizon is very reliable and works almost everywhere in the DC area... including the Metro! Unfortunately, my company has decided to contract with Sprint and T-Mobile. I have had Sprint before -- it was bad, not working in any buildings. I may go with T-Mobile just to not have to deal with Sprint and their (lack of) customer service. When I was with them, I tried for 4 months to get my employee discount, they kept promising it was done... and the next bill wouldn't include the discount. Of course, they have no way to make it retro-active! I finally gave up and went back to Verizon.

Often can't use Sprint in or near my house in Dunn Loring / Merrifield area. Get zero of one bar. Other parts of Fairfax County also problematic. Calls drop on the beltway near the Dulles Access Rd.

Too many dropped calls. Sometimes voice mail signal alerts me to message that came in a minute before without my phone ever ringing.