Cingular/Verizon customers in Texas question

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I am with Verizon right now and am thinking about changing over next
month. I have been happy with Verizon but my sis has Cingular (CDMA
only) How is the service for both of these carriers in Texas? I live
in Waco and travel to the Austin area allot (Bastrop, Elgin, etc) I
would like to know about both TDMA/CDMA and GSM service.
Thanks so much!!
cj

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"cjw21" <cjw21@hot.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I am with Verizon right now and am thinking about changing over next
> month. I have been happy with Verizon but my sis has Cingular (CDMA
> only) How is the service for both of these carriers in Texas? I live
> in Waco and travel to the Austin area allot (Bastrop, Elgin, etc) I
> would like to know about both TDMA/CDMA and GSM service.
> Thanks so much!!
> cj

I have used both T-Mobile and Cingular in Texas. Cingular seems to be a
little better than T-Mobile with it's coverage, plus it has roaming
agreements so you can use other GSM networks (but this is a gut feeling
rather factual). If you intend to go to Big Bend National Park don't expect
be making phone calls, but in general it works for me.

I should add that the main reason I use GSM is that I travel to Europe and
like to keep be able to use my phone whilst there. A big plus is an unlocked
V400 that allows me to buy a SIM for the local area, but I can also roam if
I wish. :-)

David.

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David wrote:
> rather factual). If you intend to go to Big Bend National Park don't expect
> be making phone calls, but in general it works for me.

Actually, I was there this past March and was able to use my 6340 on
analog in many parts of the park.