User: oakie
These are the most recent forum messages posted by oakie:
Re: VERIZON & SAMSUNG PHONES
E600 series. it's identical to the E715 offered by T-Mobile, but in CDMA format.
Re: CDMA or GSM, HELP!
Verizon CDMA worked out great for me in the Southeast, but up here in the northwest, their service has been horrible, with dead spots everywhere. My home happens to be right in the middle of a deadspot, and I live along I-5 in a highly incorporated area... and i didnt get enough reception to receive a call.
I switched to T-Mobile just to test out GSM coverage, as I had heard about its spottiness, but remained hopeful as i ...
Re: T-Mobile coverage in Western Oregon & Washington??
for the cascades, i get limited reception along the I-90 corridor... if i stray off I-90 over 5 miles, i lose reception. as for southern WA and the willamette valley, i havent tested anything there at all. all companies have a 14 day return period, some longer... so dont be afraid to try out a quality phone with all the service providers until you get the service you need in your area.
GSM in the states is VERY ...
Re: T-Mobile coverage in Western Oregon & Washington??
awesome coverage. I live about 26 miles south of seattle and have found the reception to be better than when I had Verizon.
due to some of the terrain, even CDMA reception becomes a bit hairy, but for some reason, GSM 1900 comes in just fine. my home is one of many locations where Verizon service was poor, but T-Mobile service is excellent.
if you're in this region, i highly recommend T-Mobile over Verizon or ATT/Cingular 850mhz GSM as ...