Cell service (Memphis, Chattanooga: price, cheapest, to relocate)

[Josh McPherson]

What are the best providers as far service coverage goes. Looking to relocate in the next few months. Contemplating switching from AT&T to C-Spire due to their unlimited data packages. Thoughts?

[An Einnseanair]

I didn't know C-Spire (formerly Cellular South) was in the Chattanooga area... I thought they were only in Mississippi, Mobile, and Memphis. That said, I know they use the same technology as Verizon and share towers, so maybe you can get it here.

T-Mobile has the cheapest rates ($80/mo for unlimited everything), but very very limited coverage once you get away from the larger cities and major highways. City-dwellers love it, country folk (or city-folk who travel in the country) should stay away.

In general, Verizon has the best coverage in rural areas, but you pay for it on your bill. That's why I use them; they are the ones with coverage in rural areas where my job sites are located and where I go hiking.

If you can get C-Spire here, please let me know. Their $100/mo ($150/mo for 2 phones) unlimited everything plan looks very appealing. It's about the same as what I'm paying Verizon, but we only have 4GB of shared data.

[Memphis1979]

Cell service always comes down to, what can you afford?

AT&T has good service through Chattanooga, so does Verizon. T-Mobile is lacking, especially in rural areas and other regions of the state and country. C-Spire roams on other carriers many times, so you're really just paying for a middle man.

Cricket has a good price, 5 lines with unlimited talk, text, and data for 100 a month, and they use the AT&T network.