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I switched from US Cellular to Sprint when I moved to the DC area. When visiting Fairmont, I've always had good service, although it's weak in the rural areas where my parents lived. Sprint has good plans, with unlimited data, free roaming, and generous minutes, including free nights / weekends and free calls to any cellphone number (not just Sprint).

I've had Sprint for about a year. It has been the only carrier that I've had (so far) to get at least a little reception where ever I go. I get 2-3 bars on Prickett Creek Rd usually.. However, I do have quite a few dropped calls. (But I've had dropped calls a lot in other areas where I have full service, too.)

Most urban areas are well covered in WV, either natively or by roaming agreements. A very few locations have power vision, EVDO service (mostly limited to the Wheeling area), though roaming EVDO is available in Parkersburg and Charleston Metro areas (perhaps Huntington as well?)via Alltel; if your phone is capable. While most urban areas are well covered, the hilly terrain inevitably results in coverage holes, particularly in rural areas. Including my house, located near the colfax area. In this area, in particular, GSM coverage seems to be the best; with Sprint typically only getting 1-2 bars outside on a good day.