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To: Curbstone who wrote (81042)9/21/2000 3:40:37 PM
From: mightylakers  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 152472
 
Actually Verizon rep told me that I can swap my QCP2760 with a QCP860 if I want to defect from sprint.



To: Curbstone who wrote (81042)9/21/2000 5:00:03 PM
From: cfoe  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 152472
 
does anyone think there is a significant difference in the ability of one phone over another for pulling in a weak signal?

I cannot answer this question, but maybe my recent experience will help. I use Sprint PCS in the Bay Area, CA. My wife and I were both having problems using our phones (Sanyo and Samsung) in our house.

Talked with Sprint (got them on the phone without much wait) and we quickly determined that the problem was not coverage (lots in my area) but out software was already out of date.

Since I got software upgraded, the performance (inside the house and outside) is better.

(PS. Hope this helps.)



To: Curbstone who wrote (81042)9/22/2000 3:21:51 PM
From: DanD  Respond to of 152472
 
Remember the coverage for each carrier is different. Not just the phone.
Check out the coverage map at www.point.com Generally I have found Verizon blows sprint away in this area. I assume because they have a existing tower network that they only had to overload with CDMA service.
The only drawback to my Verizon service has been it is largely regional. So certain things like text messaging and mailbox notification get out of wack when I travel.

Dan D