OK...So What's REALLY Going On With Cingular?
I've had my mind all made up to make the switch from VZW to Cingular as soon as my contract is up in February. Now I'm seeing all of these disturbing threads about Cingular's service going to Hell in a handbasket. What gives? Are there honestly issues right now that I should be concerned about, or are these isolated problems? I have several reason why switching to Cingular makes sense for me, but not if the service sucks. Why can't things be easy. 😕
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Matt, it would be very unfortunate that you'd base your decision on a thread from this forum. A thread issue can be started by anyone, even I can come up with one... It only takes a malicious motive to come here and trash cingular.... Now, I am not saying that the poster of that thread is lying. I'm normally very weary of stories that are long, or that go into too much detail, cuz those are ussually troll stories... But that's just how I see it.
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BeachSlapped said:
Matt, it would be very unfortunate that you'd base your decision on a thread from this forum. A thread issue can be started by anyone, even I can come up with one... It only takes a malicious motive to come here and trash cingular.... Now, I am not saying that the poster of that thread is lying. I'm normally very weary of stories that are long, or that go into too much detail, cuz those are ussually troll stories... But that's just how I see it.
That's a good point. I thought about that too when I read those threads. Even if they are actual Cingular customer complaints, I realize that service issues will vary depending on location. Like I said, I'm just a bit nervous because the most im...
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wirelesscom1 said:
What region are you located in Matt?
I'm in south-central PA near the MD state line. I'm about 45 minutes south of Harrisburg near Gettysburg.
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I see strong signal for you there Matt. Which phone are you getting? It matters much more for Cingular than it does for Verizon which phone you choose.
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sangyup81 said:
I see strong signal for you there Matt. Which phone are you getting? It matters much more for Cingular than it does for Verizon which phone you choose.
Probably the Sony Ericsson W300i. I might consider the W810i if the price comes down by February.
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I would honestly think long and hard about porting to cingular good chance that you'll regret it. Consumer Reports has ranked them second to last for widespread static problems and network busy signals why even take a chance with a company that is ranking so poorly.
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Cellenator said:
I would honestly think long and hard about porting to cingular good chance that you'll regret it. Consumer Reports has ranked them second to last for widespread static problems and network busy signals why even take a chance with a company that is ranking so poorly.
I appreciate the input, but I gotta tell you that I lost faith in Consumer Reports a long time ago. They've been way off the mark on too many items lately. I have friends who are on Cingular and they don't seem to have any complaints. I dunno...this is driving me crazy. Cingular would be a MUCH better deal for me because of several reasons, but I've never had a problem with VZW's service. I have a headache. ☹️
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Good luck either way if its working well for you friends then chances are you'll be fine. I personally wouldn't take the chance when I have something that I know is working well for me...to dismiss all these post in here as troll like doesn't fly with me, these are legit people with legit problems. Good luck
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How do you have static on GSM!? Someone please tell me! Ive had GSM since its been turned on in my area which has been since 02 and ive never EVER experienced static. Only time I had static was with my TDMA phone and only got static when I was in good ol analog mode.
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do you really think that a 'company that ranks so low' will continue to prove quarter after quarter all those 'surveys' wrong? don't hate! cuz we are just as good as vz if not better. in my market no other carrier kicks more butt that cingular.
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Matt_a
Try the Cingular “Pay as you go” phone ($19.99) for two month. If you like the Cingular’s service switch, keep the “Pay as you go” phone as a back-up phone or give the phone to a family member.
Try the Cingular “Pay as you go” phone ($19.99) for two month. If you like the Cingular’s service switch, keep the “Pay as you go” phone as a back-up phone or give the phone to a family member.
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Pay as you go may not get as good of service as a monthly or a Pick your Plan service may. I wouldnt do that, you got 30 days with new service so do that
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Yeah, since the pay as you go has a different coverage area, doesn't it?
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yea exactly...you cant roam on anyone else's tower with Pay as you go vs all other plans u can
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Dude, you are talking about switching from Verizon to Cingluar. What are your reasons for doing so?
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i don't know, maybe he wants a phone that works everywhere (pretty much like a vz phone) but a phone that is not crippled.
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crxtreme89 said:
Dude, you are talking about switching from Verizon to Cingluar. What are your reasons for doing so?
Well for starters, my wife's phone (provided through her job) is on Cingular. If I switch mine and our son's over to them we will have all free mobil-to-mobil. Right now with Verizon every time I call her we are both using up minutes. I also have a few "key" friends and family members who live out of state but who have Cingular, so it would be the same advantage there. I also really like the idea of Rollover. Since I have no way of knowing exactly what my usage will be each month, I usually buy a plan that exceeds my needs by a little so I don't get caught short. That's happened a few t...
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I have three children (14, 12, 7) and Wife. We have two Cingular’s phones on contact and two on “Pay as you go” for the children to teach finance management. Our 14 year old can talk and text messages until she is blue in the face, but she is leaning to manage her finance and talk time on a Cingular’s “Pay as you go” phone.
The all phones are on the same network with free mobile-to-mobile minutes.
The all phones are on the same network with free mobile-to-mobile minutes.
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I would switch to another carrier if I were in the same situation as you. I'd even join Sprint if I had all those reasons there!
You can port your number after activation. Even if it costs money, it would be worth it to avoid the headache if you decide to switch back.
You can port your number after activation. Even if it costs money, it would be worth it to avoid the headache if you decide to switch back.
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They are easy.
Isolated problems exists for every carrier. I have great friends who run stores for all the major carriers. No one is immune.
You have 30 days. Try it where you live and you will know if it is right for you.
Isolated problems exists for every carrier. I have great friends who run stores for all the major carriers. No one is immune.
You have 30 days. Try it where you live and you will know if it is right for you.
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Matt_a
You are receiving good information from Cingular users.
Marry Christmas and Happy New Years too you and your family members!
You are receiving good information from Cingular users.
Marry Christmas and Happy New Years too you and your family members!
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