Hello MaxyMax,
Thank you for your response.

I went to town yesterday and spoke with a sales rep. She was surprised I was having reception problems with the Banter and said that the Samsungs had worse reception than LGs. But after trying two different LG models with no success and previously owning a Motorola which worked great I guess Its Motorola or bust!
It was sad that they aren't carrying Motorola anymore. I saw that new 'tough' model but it was barely holding together and the hinges were already broken from demo use.

So I guess USCellular just doesn't have any phones I can use now.

Be Blessed
Old Fart