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Old 05-03-2008, 10:04 AM   #16
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FYI: Most major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Alltell, Sprint, Nextel, etc) all work fine here. Look on their websites for exact coverage (I know Verizon users are on extended network) if you really want to know. I have AT&T and never have had a problem. But, it also depends greatly on a cell phone. Some cell phones have better antennas, some have weaker ones. So, one service, as long as C'ville is in its coverage area, may not be the same for everyone. Most phones have problems in Old Dorms, not the carriers per say.
I can attest because I recently changed from a $200 phone to the iPhone, and the iPhone works amazingly, but my old phone worked perfectly fine too.
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:58 AM   #17
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I recently changed from a $200 phone to the iPhone, and the iPhone works amazingly
I'm jealous. I realy want an iphone but I have verizon, which is the best one for where i live, but even unlocked iphones won't work on the verizon network.
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:00 AM   #18
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If you are looking to change phones if you find yours does not work as you need it to, I know that most carriers will let you try before you buy...we went back to AT&T to get their very best phone (as far as reception of signal is concerned) and tried it out but it still did not work inside old dorms. So...when we went to Alltell we did the same thing with their best phone and it worked great. (Alltell is a common carrier of choice in areas the size of C'ville) Unfort we are stuck for a time with 2 cellphone contracts (AT&T wouldnt let us out of our contract even though they admitted their reception was spotty). However, I feel better knowing that in an emergency situation my D does not have to leave her dorm or search for a spot where signal can be found. I know old dorms seems to be a problem. (Next year she will be in Lambeth so sounds like there are few issues there) Just be sure to ask a new carrier to let you try it out first, based on where you intend to live.
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Old 05-04-2008, 10:07 AM   #19
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However, I feel better knowing that in an emergency situation my D does not have to leave her dorm or search for a spot where signal can be found.
They do have phones in their rooms, you know. Free local calling, free 911, they can instantly connect with security, and long-distance calling is probably not expensive at all. Plus, in an emergency, a $5 phone bill is nothing. They can also call other rooms with this phone.
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Old 05-04-2008, 01:33 PM   #20
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Does anyone know if the university has negotiated a special rate with any carrier (especially AT&T)? I know that many colleges negotiate special prices for students.
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:55 PM   #21
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Problem with counting on the the room phone is that the kids have to keep it plugged in...D's roomate frequently decided to unplug it without her knowledge....some things ya just can't explain.....
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Old 05-07-2008, 01:12 PM   #22
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of course she could use it to dial out...but...for me, or anyone esle to reach her in an emergency situation, it didn't happen...
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