[ToolMaker]

Originally Posted by kc0iv

I had a Cingular tri-mode phone that I used through most of the eastern half of the USA with no problems. The main advanage I do believe was the use of my tri-mode. I could get just about every tower in the area.

I drop Cingular when I retired due to getting a better rate plus I could talk to friend and family at no cost.

kc0iv

I'm stuck with cingular for the next year or so (contract) On the bright side I do have tons of rollover minutes from our family plan. Unfortunatly my new laptop is equipped with a Verizon wireless card. Oh well.