5 out of 5 cell phones with US Cellular had all bars available with US Cellular in the Powell community near Knoxville, TN. I turned the Motorola 120 on the other and every bar was showing, this was on December 26, 2005. Also the only cell phone service I could use out at ORNL even in the basement where I work. Not so with Cingular or Nextel even now. Cingular is useless in the Powell, TN area with 1-2 bars at most with many dropped calls and major dead spots everywhere.

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.

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"

Coverage in West Knoxville is second to none!

My phone never drops service. The phone, as well as the service are highly recommended

U.S. Cellular has the best coverage by far all over Knoxville and even the surrounding rural areas. It's so dependable I got rid of my landline years ago. Not to mention the customer service is actually very, very helpful.

US Cellular has consistent on-campus and in-building coverage for UT.

Verizon is hands down the best in the country, I travel all over and have had every other major carrier out there... no contest. Consumer reports and JD Power are right on with their studies. Rankings of what I've used: 1.Verizon - Head and shoulders above the rest. 2. AT&T - Good in Knoxville. Nationwide not so good. 3. Nextel - If your not on an interstate you S.O.L. 4. Cinglar - Lots of holes everywhere, reception is horrible. 5. Sprint - Horrible coverage. Nickle and dime you to death, worst customer care in the business.

Have had USCellular service since 1994. Can't remember the last time I had a dropped call while in Knox Co. Just wish they had a better selection of phones.

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.

great coverage

Great coverage in this area

Good service in this area.

Great coverage in Cedar Bluff area.They just added another tower on middlebrook pike.

Great reception in most areas of city... .Better than most!

Great reception all over Knoxville

good reception in parts of the cedar bluff community.

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.

I have tried many cell services but Cricket seems to be the best in the city.

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.