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Old 02-05-2013, 12:48 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by nhboat61 View Post
As for the cost, well, yes we pay a little more with versizon, but I'd rather be able to call 911 then worry about a few bucks.
FWIW...all cellphones are able to call 911...even if there is no contract on the phone and it's not registered to anyone. FCC regulations. Pick up a phone for the carrier of your choice at a yardsale for a couple of bucks and you can use it to call 911 in an emergency (assuming the battery still works...)

http://www.fcc.gov/guides/wireless-911-services

As far as coverage...verizon does a good job up here, I have had visitors with other providers that did not get a good signal. A lot depends on the phone too. My last phone was an LG versa (?), and I got a solid 3 bar signal in the basement. Now I have an iPhone, and I have to be in the front yard with the wind blowing in the right direction to make a call.
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