I can receive calls, but I can neither make calls nor check messages. I can receive texts, but I can only reply with the canned texts that came with the phone, and that only to numbers in my contacts list.
It's neat and all, but it's time for a new phone. Our contract for Verizon broke when P decided to get an iPhone, so I'm completely free to choose. This is what I have so far:
- Verizon
- Pros: I already have service with them. The people I call most, my family and
thumbie are free since they're in network. - Cons: The reception is spotty in my apartment and on campus. Also, all of the new phones I've seen are much more locked down and branded than my current phone.
- Pros: I already have service with them. The people I call most, my family and
- Cingular
- Pros: I'm all set for when iPhone v2 comes out, and I could get shared service with P.
- Cons: I really don't like the thought of giving AT&T money. They are also pretty locked down.
- Pros: I'm all set for when iPhone v2 comes out, and I could get shared service with P.
- TMobile
- Pros: GSM! Android! Generally less assy about unlocking phones.
- Cons: Generally inferior reception, though I don't know how they do in SC.
- Pros: GSM! Android! Generally less assy about unlocking phones.
(I've sworn off Sprint after a terrible experience with them a few years ago, and I travel enough that I need access anywhere, so the minor providers aren't a real option)
I don't really care about advanced cell features like phone/pic messages. I do end up making and receiving a lot of calls, so I'm not going to be going for minimal or pay-as-you-go plans. Easy international calling is another big plus.
Any other suggestions? In particular, if you've tried using a cell in Santa Cruz, what's worked for you? I'll be buying a phone in the next day or two.
