Why Should I switch to Cingular?
I live in Alabama, and am currently on TMobile.
I feel like in the next month, when my plan ends, that I am going to switch to Cingular.
But, the only reason why is because of their coverage. Should there be any other reason why I should switch besides coverage and rollover?
Their phones aren't too impressive to me.
I feel like in the next month, when my plan ends, that I am going to switch to Cingular.
But, the only reason why is because of their coverage. Should there be any other reason why I should switch besides coverage and rollover?
Their phones aren't too impressive to me.
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Oh yea, I have a Nokia 6682, Unlocked of course. And, since I'm not impressed by Cingulars phone lineup, I will probably just keep this phone for now. But, Will there be a way to switch from TMobile to Cingular without having to sign a contract (in case a new phone comes out that I will want?)
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ugh... well, what about upgrading your phone during a contract? will it cost the same as just getting a new phone after the contract is over or what? does your contract get extended an extra 2 years and then you have 4 years...
Maybe ill just get a really nice phone, and not use it and just sell it off ebay unlocked or something.
That would be worth the 2 years.
Maybe ill just get a really nice phone, and not use it and just sell it off ebay unlocked or something.
That would be worth the 2 years.
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You can do a 1 year contract and don't let any foolish rep tell you otherwhise. You could also do a zero month contract and lose out on some promotional things such as rollover, mobile to mobile and what not. You would be eligible for an upgrade at the 11 month mark on a 1 year.
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ok, that helps... Im just waiting for cingular to get a 3 or more megapixel phone
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I would strongly look at the sony ericsson k790a it isn't sold by cingular but is a fantastic phone
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I'm a warranty rep for Cingular. Unless it's an LG CU500,Moto V3xx, Cingular 3125 or a Treo 750, You're better off w/ T-Mobile.
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hmmm lets see, do you have statistics that show the percentage of phones sold compared the amount of warranty claims for them? I don't think your bias holds any ground unless you have that data.
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I get calls from bitchy Cingular customers everyday I'm at work. I need no more proof than that.
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Does your warranty call center take calls for any other companies besides Cingular? Your message makes it seem like Cingular customers aren't the only people you deal with.
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I don't get too many Blackberry calls. If I ever did one, I'd do the Pearl.
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Eeow.. reading all of your replies to yourself with additional questions just hurts my head.
Why choose Cingular over T-Mobile? In about 70% of the markets you're roaming on Cingular anyway, since T-Mobile's native footprint is pretty small in most areas (large metro areas normally have good native T-Mobile coverage).
Rollover minutes are an added plus, as is the all over network. All of the features of your phone work when your phone works. If you have family on Cingular or have at&t home phone service you can save money that way through free mobile to mobile or a unity plan (or even bundling).
The fact though is that everyone has a different need and there's a service out there for that person. When customers come into my Ra...
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Why choose Cingular over T-Mobile? In about 70% of the markets you're roaming on Cingular anyway, since T-Mobile's native footprint is pretty small in most areas (large metro areas normally have good native T-Mobile coverage).
Rollover minutes are an added plus, as is the all over network. All of the features of your phone work when your phone works. If you have family on Cingular or have at&t home phone service you can save money that way through free mobile to mobile or a unity plan (or even bundling).
The fact though is that everyone has a different need and there's a service out there for that person. When customers come into my Ra...
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You seem a bit knowable on gsm networks, I have a question if t-mobile and cing/att are the only gsm networks in usa, then how do you roam if the phone will not work on the others network? after all isnt alltel, verizon and sprint and most other carriers cdma so it will not even work on those? any ideas?
Joe
Joe
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Cingular and T-Mobile are not the only GSM networks in the USA. They're the only national GSM networks in the USA. Believe it or not, Alltel owns and operates a considerably large GSM network for the sole purpose of renting it out to GSM carriers for roaming use. There are also several other small regional carriers throughout the country that utilize GSM tech.
Therefore, it's quite possible to find yourself roaming onto other GSM networks throughout the country...but considering the size of Cingular's and T-Mobile's networks alone, it's highly unlikely to find yourself not on one of the two.
And just to add, Cingular's GSM network encompasses such a large area that you're not going to find "roaming" to be a problem. There is no ...
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Therefore, it's quite possible to find yourself roaming onto other GSM networks throughout the country...but considering the size of Cingular's and T-Mobile's networks alone, it's highly unlikely to find yourself not on one of the two.
And just to add, Cingular's GSM network encompasses such a large area that you're not going to find "roaming" to be a problem. There is no ...
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Cingular and T-Mobile are not the only GSM networks in the USA. They're the only national GSM networks in the USA. Believe it or not, Alltel owns and operates a considerably large GSM network for the sole purpose of renting it out to GSM carriers for roaming use. There are also several other small regional carriers throughout the country that utilize GSM tech.
Therefore, it's quite possible to find yourself roaming onto other GSM networks throughout the country...but considering the size of Cingular's and T-Mobile's networks alone, it's highly unlikely to find yourself not on one of the two.
And just to add, Cingular's GSM network encompasses such a large area that you're not going to find "roa
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Question? Then would or could Alltel switch there network to GSM like ATT is doing from TDMA. After all then there phones would work in other countries. And as some people say sooner or later all networks will be GSM, Any truth to that?
Joe
Joe
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It's possible, but not probable at all. Alltel has a quality CDMA network already established and the move to GSM would not make financial sense on their part. They would never consider making the switch.
Additionally, the idea that all wireless networks will be moving to GSM is just that...an idea. The truth is that there are much better technologies being developed (i.e. 3G and 4G) to take the place of GSM and CDMA networks as we know them.
In the future we will see a wireless standard that utilizes the best aspects of both GSM and CDMA.
Additionally, the idea that all wireless networks will be moving to GSM is just that...an idea. The truth is that there are much better technologies being developed (i.e. 3G and 4G) to take the place of GSM and CDMA networks as we know them.
In the future we will see a wireless standard that utilizes the best aspects of both GSM and CDMA.
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Good point, That then raises the question why did ATT do it?
And which would you choose, or in your opion which is better, GSM or CDMA?
And which would you choose, or in your opion which is better, GSM or CDMA?
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I personally prefer GSM for several reasons. First, the flexibility it provides is a huge plus (SIM cards). Second, all the features work all the time...no matter what GSM network you're on. That's not the case with CDMA, which falls back onto analog networks in rural locations. Third, GSM's 3G upgrade path (UMTS/HSPA) is excellent in all aspects. Finally, I have found that in my own experience GSM has much clearer voice quality than CDMA. It's just an all around great standard.
Some people may believe otherwise, however.
Oh, and the vastly wider range of phones available for GSM networks is a huge advantage over CDMA as well.
Some people may believe otherwise, however.
Oh, and the vastly wider range of phones available for GSM networks is a huge advantage over CDMA as well.
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Okay then I have a question then asides from the speed or features of the network as you put it, wouldn't it be better if the phone rolled back as you say to analog in a rural area and you can make a call, or not have any service in the same area with gsm????
As for call or voice quality I think that is a phone thing cause I had all kinds of phones on cdma and some were bad and some were so clear I sometimes think the call was dropped.
BUT You are right on the other point GSM seems to get the cooler or more featured or better phones at least first at least a year before CDMA.
What is good about sim cards?
As for call or voice quality I think that is a phone thing cause I had all kinds of phones on cdma and some were bad and some were so clear I sometimes think the call was dropped.
BUT You are right on the other point GSM seems to get the cooler or more featured or better phones at least first at least a year before CDMA.
What is good about sim cards?
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The biggest benefit of sim cards in my opinion is that you can take yours out and put it in any phone you want and that phone will now work as your phone. Great for people that like to switch phones alot and it also gives you the option of getting a unlocked gsm phone from a provider even if that specific phone is not offered by your service provider. In essence you have a limitless choice of phones to choose from.
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joenash said:
wouldn't it be better if the phone rolled back as you say to analog in a rural area and you can make a call, or not have any service in the same area with gsm????
The fact of the matter is that Cingular has GSM coverage in most areas that CDMA carriers only have analog as of now.
Cingular's network is the largest 100% digital network in North America, meaning that it has you covered in those rural areas with GSM where Sprint and Verizon rely on AMPS. Do you remember the days of trying to hold a clear call on an analog network? I do. It wasn't fun.
Also, most of Verizon's and Sprint's phones lack the AMPS support...so even when you're out in those rural areas your phone won't be picking up...
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RUFF1415 said:...joenash said:
wouldn't it be better if the phone rolled back as you say to analog in a rural area and you can make a call, or not have any service in the same area with gsm????
The fact of the matter is that Cingular has GSM coverage in most areas that CDMA carriers only have analog as of now.
Cingular's network is the largest 100% digital network in North America, meaning that it has you covered in those rural areas with GSM where Sprint and Verizon rely on AMPS. Do you remember the days of trying to hold a clear call on an analog network? I do. It wasn't fun.
Also, most of Verizon's and Sprint's phones lack the AMPS support...so even when you're out in those rural a
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