Cell Phone Service

nym3007 · 09-27-2005, 02:19 PM

I have verizon its not bad but you gotta find spots for it to work an example was at the Winniepesaukee Motel I had to be in the front of the place to get a signal since I was in a backroom that meant running to the front to make a cell call and once someone called me and i ansewered in the rain with just my hat on my head no umbrella lol and also at Halfmoon Motel on the weirs you need to be on the balcony to get a signal, but its reliable when around town like Hannaford and such.

Bubba · 09-27-2005, 05:40 PM

Reception is different. I have left US Cellular and gone to Verizon. None of them are perfect, but Verizon has less issues.

However, reception is better on the lake than on shore (and it makes sense). In town you are in a valley, hills blocking signal. In downtown Wolfeboro, reception can be spotty at best. Five feet out from the dock, it's perfect.

I did hear that several ne towers are going into Wolfeboro.

MovieStar · 09-28-2005, 05:25 AM

For those of you who have cingular, you can modify your plan and not pay roaming at all(Nation wide long distance). I travel a lot and this makes my life so much easier. A little bit of info that may make someones life a little easier.

Grant · 09-28-2005, 08:49 AM

We've been using that Cingular Nation option for a few years now, and have eliminated long distance service from our home land line. Why pay twice for it, when it's included in the monthly service fee for the cellular service?

BroadHopper · 09-28-2005, 09:25 AM

I have Verizon for a few years now. I have very little issues about using it on the lake. The only place I know of that I have trouble is the west Alton area, in front of Sleepers Island.
This year I bought a Treo so that I can access my emails and messenger services. It works great! I can access most web sites, although it is slow. For those who has no cable or phone access but need to communicate on the internet, Verizon WiFi is one way to go.

ACutAbove · 09-28-2005, 09:01 PM

I have Verizon right now and I am not thrilled by having to use them. I have had some issues with billing and stuff since getting them this past Dec.
I have noticed that nextel service is getting much better around the lake, friends that have that service havenoticed it working in places that it has not before. I had Nextel before I moved up here and I miss the 2 way feature very much. Also I noticed that the Walmat in Gilford is selling the Nextel service now. Does that mean that Nextel is trying to make a push into the area? I hope so!!!!

xomycatsxo · 09-28-2005, 10:54 PM

Tell me about it. I don't think their customer service is something to write home about in the least. I think we've had about $2500 worth of credits from them since we signed on with them (this Dec. our 2 yr contract will be up). We're very seriously considering U.S Cellular because of this reason. Not only did they screw up billing so many times, some of their reps were unbelievably rude when I called to get them to correct it.

One month we had over $1200 in credits because they didn't set my blackberry to be unlimited so I ended up hundreds of minutes (maybe even thousands, can't remember) over my monthly limit. Anyhow, you get the idea- just a lof of problems. I barely understand my bill as it is - I don't need to babysit it every month- and certainly don't need to deal with people being jerks to me when they're in the wrong!

Just my two cents..

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Originally Posted by ACutAbove

I have Verizon right now and I am not thrilled by having to use them. I have had some issues with billing and stuff since getting them this past Dec.
I have noticed that nextel service is getting much better around the lake, friends that have that service havenoticed it working in places that it has not before. I had Nextel before I moved up here and I miss the 2 way feature very much. Also I noticed that the Walmat in Gilford is selling the Nextel service now. Does that mean that Nextel is trying to make a push into the area? I hope so!!!!

09-27-2005, 02:19 PM	#1
nym3007 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cell service I have verizon its not bad but you gotta find spots for it to work an example was at the Winniepesaukee Motel I had to be in the front of the place to get a signal since I was in a backroom that meant running to the front to make a cell call and once someone called me and i ansewered in the rain with just my hat on my head no umbrella lol and also at Halfmoon Motel on the weirs you need to be on the balcony to get a signal, but its reliable when around town like Hannaford and such. Last edited by nym3007; 09-27-2005 at 02:19 PM. Reason: spelling corrctions

09-27-2005, 05:40 PM	#2
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH & East Alton, NH Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	On water vs on land Reception is different. I have left US Cellular and gone to Verizon. None of them are perfect, but Verizon has less issues. However, reception is better on the lake than on shore (and it makes sense). In town you are in a valley, hills blocking signal. In downtown Wolfeboro, reception can be spotty at best. Five feet out from the dock, it's perfect. I did hear that several ne towers are going into Wolfeboro.

09-28-2005, 05:25 AM	#3
MovieStar Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey guys For those of you who have cingular, you can modify your plan and not pay roaming at all(Nation wide long distance). I travel a lot and this makes my life so much easier. A little bit of info that may make someones life a little easier.

09-28-2005, 08:49 AM	#4
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,504 Thanks: 382 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Good Point We've been using that Cingular Nation option for a few years now, and have eliminated long distance service from our home land line. Why pay twice for it, when it's included in the monthly service fee for the cellular service? __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

09-28-2005, 09:25 AM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,600 Thanks: 3,237 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Verizon for me. I have Verizon for a few years now. I have very little issues about using it on the lake. The only place I know of that I have trouble is the west Alton area, in front of Sleepers Island. This year I bought a Treo so that I can access my emails and messenger services. It works great! I can access most web sites, although it is slow. For those who has no cable or phone access but need to communicate on the internet, Verizon WiFi is one way to go. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-28-2005, 09:01 PM	#6
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	I have Verizon right now and I am not thrilled by having to use them. I have had some issues with billing and stuff since getting them this past Dec. I have noticed that nextel service is getting much better around the lake, friends that have that service havenoticed it working in places that it has not before. I had Nextel before I moved up here and I miss the 2 way feature very much. Also I noticed that the Walmat in Gilford is selling the Nextel service now. Does that mean that Nextel is trying to make a push into the area? I hope so!!!!