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Unread 08-04-2010, 05:26 PM
 
Location: Bellevue
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Default Best Cell Phone Reception Pre Paid Phones in Bellevue and Omaha

Does anyone recommend a certain type of cell phone provider for Bellevue and Omaha? I want to buy a pre paid phone, no contract. Virgin Mobile has a limited call area, and all the websites say Sprint is good and then verizon wireless. Sprint is all contracts where verizon has a pre paid no contract option so that seems to be the best one. I heard ATT drops calls too many times.

Has anyone had any issues with verizon wireless pre paid service in Omaha? Trying to save money by not buying a contract, or monthly plan but also want something that will receive calls and will work well.
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Unread 08-04-2010, 05:51 PM
 
Location: Brandon, FL...wishing I was back in Nebraska.
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I used virgin mobile and I never had an issue. Virgin Mobile uses sprint towers for their cell cervice (no it is not a roaming charge or anything). I used VM for over 2 years and commuted from Bellevue to Omaha daily and I dont recall ever not having service.
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Unread 08-05-2010, 08:20 AM
 
Location: Omaha, NE
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I've not used them, but if I was buying one. I think the only one I would be concerned about is AT&T. I hear their service isn't great around here. I hear a lot of IPhone users complaining.
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Unread 08-05-2010, 10:54 AM
 
Location: Bellevue, NE
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AT&T is a NO GO. Drop calls all the time. My work cell used them...it was terrible. I am personanlly torn between two. Cricket & Boost Mobile. Cricket now has Blackberry's which is a big deal to me. Cricket also has recently gone nationwide so you can drive just about anywhere and have service. For $50 a month to talk text and web surf to your hearts content, you can't go wrong! There are a couple spots I have noticed on Cricket that are dead spots. Like 107th * "Q" St. I will drop a call there each and every time I drive through on "Q"! The Boost Mobile uses Nextel's towers. I have had awesome luck with them everywhere I have gone around town. However, Nextel is not nationwide to my knowledge so if you leave town I don't think the phone works. Just my two cents! Now, this next one has the best to offer, I just can't say how good it works. I have not used it before. Page Plus Cellular offers unlimited talk/text/web for only $44.95 and that is nationwide! Check it out here>> Prepaid Cell Phone Cards | Prepaid National Cell Phones

Good luck!
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Unread 08-05-2010, 10:56 AM
 
Location: Bellevue, NE
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Oh yeah, and by the way, that Page Plus uses Verizon's towers!
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Unread 08-05-2010, 12:01 PM
 
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I used a tracfone for a few years until I got one for work. My wife still uses it and has no issues. I'd recommend tehm.
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Unread 08-06-2010, 01:30 AM
 
Location: Bellevue
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Good info. I did not know some of the other providers can use the other towers so that is good.
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