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Postby Dan East » Apr 25, 2002 @ 6:35pm

Okay folks. Here's the deal. My cellular contract has run out with US Cellular. They do not offer any data services (besides messaging) in my area. I'm looking for a new carrier, and have heard various discussions about all the different types of services out there. I live in a rural area (southwest Virginia, near Wytheville), so whatever I go with has to have prolific coverage.

So, can you guys throw out some suggestions for carriers that offer data capability compatible with my iPaq?

Next question, I need suggestions for a reasonable phone to use with my iPaq. By reasonable I mean < $150 (after discounts are applied).

Thanks!

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Postby brntcrsp » Apr 25, 2002 @ 6:40pm

hey dan, I know it's a bit personal but could you supply us with a zip code? That would help me with my suggestions because I would need to know what services are in your area before I can make a suggestion..
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Postby Dan East » Apr 25, 2002 @ 6:50pm

No problem. 24382 is Wytheville, which is 8 miles from here. I already checked Sprint PCS. They cover the interstates (77 & 81) right next to us, but the coverage is not good enough for this area. :(

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Postby Dan East » Apr 25, 2002 @ 6:56pm

Cingular is out too.

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Postby chriva404 » Apr 25, 2002 @ 7:05pm

europolitan comviq vodaphone telia djuice.
rekognize some of the names?
sad IPAQ les teenager
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Postby Dan East » Apr 25, 2002 @ 7:06pm

Nope.

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Postby chriva404 » Apr 25, 2002 @ 7:14pm

vodaphone should exist in us
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Postby brntcrsp » Apr 25, 2002 @ 8:25pm

so is att. their partner in the area suncom ()looks to have the same range as the others. They might offer data services, but you'll be hard pressed to get any of their 2.5G network.

No verizon either.

You must live in a really rural area. How many acres do you own?
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dammit...Earthlink is out

Postby ingallsj » Apr 25, 2002 @ 10:39pm

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Postby Dan East » Apr 25, 2002 @ 10:51pm

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Postby chriva404 » Apr 25, 2002 @ 10:53pm

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StarTAC

Postby ingallsj » Apr 25, 2002 @ 11:13pm

StarTAC is a good phone too get because it is very popular so there are lots of accessories for it. :wink:
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Postby Dan East » Apr 25, 2002 @ 11:21pm

The Nokia 6310 at a Glance: Availability: Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific

http://www.nokia.com/phones/6310/

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Postby ingallsj » Apr 25, 2002 @ 11:30pm

Good point, Nokia are also very popular, just like StarTACs. You should check out an LG phone if you are looking for small with lots of features. :wink:
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Postby chriva404 » Apr 25, 2002 @ 11:48pm

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