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Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-10-04 19:37:35 +0000

Anyone use T-Mobile for their cell phone?

So in my trials and tribulations of finding a cell phone plan, I've stumbled upon T-Mobile. Everyone says stay away from Sprint: Ghetto reception, no customer service, etc. So I thought it was Verizon all the way, and I think most on the rs.n board use Verizon. But T-mobile is cheaper, still hands out free phones, has a store in Davis Sq., AND has no $35 activation fee. Thoughts...

Posted by tendiamonds on 2005-10-04 19:46:42 +0000

My only thought on T-Mobile is that they support multichip phones, which means you can go to Europe, swap a chip and still use your cell phone, the rest of us can't... I think. Also, they have good text messaging packages, but if you are using text messaging you are a gay homosexual. Reasons to use Verizon:

We all use it, and intra-verizon-wireless calls are free.
Best coverage of New England
One bill with your FIOS, we all have FIOS, right?
They too have shitty phones they give you for free (but I'm glad I ponied up $50 for a better one)

Posted by cdubrocker on 2005-10-04 19:49:31 +0000

I'm happy with T-Mobile.

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-10-05 03:41:02 +0000

FIOS is what again?

Posted by frame609 on 2005-10-05 05:58:37 +0000

My Verizon coverage extends to at least Texas. Occasional trouble getting calls when it's cloudy (no shit). No real problems over three years, though.

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-10-05 05:59:22 +0000

If you call NYC is there an extra charge?

Posted by frame609 on 2005-10-05 06:11:02 +0000

Nope.

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-10-05 06:17:34 +0000

Damn. That's tight.

Posted by rladew on 2005-10-05 13:31:38 +0000

10D and TGL will mos def have better explanations, but I think its fiberoptic broadband. and oh, yeah, guess what? like the Boston Globe, I cant get it in Monson. fucking fuck. _______________________________

Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-10-05 13:34:36 +0000

I had verizon and now have t-mobile (I'm riding the family package phone and my dad wanted the multiband replaceable chip thingy), and I get at least as good reception as I did with verizon. The talking with other verizon for free is only worth while if you spend hours talking on the phone--otherwise, I'm not sure how much it matters.

Posted by rladew on 2005-10-05 13:56:18 +0000

BTW, I know that ringtones put me out of favor with 10D, but can we put down an exception in that I just found a midi file of Slayer's 'Angel Of Death'? (Channeling Kerry King et. al everytime my phone rings is sort of fun I must admit) _______________________________

Posted by tendiamonds on 2005-10-05 14:26:54 +0000

FiOS is indeed fiber optic broadband, and, interestingly, _not_ an acronym. I get my interweb and phone on fiber, and I will have TV (a la carte) on it soon. It's only available in 25 towns in MA currently. Littleton is one of those towns.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2005-10-05 14:27:10 +0000

Out of favor.

Posted by rladew on 2005-10-05 14:39:53 +0000

Is that the same as out of order? :) (Is there an 800 number I can call for servicing?) _______________________________

Posted by Miriam on 2005-10-06 17:35:10 +0000

I like Verizon 'cause I talked about 2000 minutes last month on their cheapest plan and still didn't go over my 450 allotted minutes. To me, that makes it all worthwhile, especially since it doubles as my home phone. Then again, I feel the cancer growing in my right ear now.

Posted by frame609 on 2005-10-06 17:44:25 +0000

Dawn, didja cel out yet?

Posted by rladew on 2005-10-06 17:46:48 +0000

Littelton fuckety-fuck-fuck-fuck-fucking-FUCK _______________________________

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-10-06 17:58:21 +0000

Nope. On the Fungwa bus to NYC in a few minutes. T-mobile is looking like the winner...

Posted by rladew on 2005-10-06 18:25:03 +0000

I see Fungwa while Im sitting in line, waiting to go through the Fastlane (you know, hurry up and wait in line for the fastlane) around the 90/84 Sturbridge area. Makes me think of M. Python's "getting hit on the head lessons" say waaaaaaaah! waaaaaaah! _______________________________

Posted by Miriam on 2005-10-07 18:51:09 +0000

Someone asked me recently what I missed most about Boston; my answer was, "New York." Obviously, I miss y'all, too!

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