the best cell phone for truckers

First I guess you have to determine what service or services are available in your area.

I have had Verizon and Frankly for the areas I run AT&T has more complete coverage.

So I really have no interest in equipment that would be carrier specific. The newer style data phones offer convenience at a fairly high price. IMHO. I Razor Flip has been serving my need faithfully for years. When it does I maybe forced into a purchase. Right now I would probably be inclined to go with a Iphone G4.

Opinion, inspite of the facts, that coupled with my Ipad would handle my needs.

 

forget about T-Mobile they suck never have service when you need it. Think about what services you will need as a driver. Mapping, Internet, Good connections everywhere, camera, Voice to text. then see who has the best services in those areas of what you need. Don't go by what people say in general, do your home work because once you have it, you got it!

 

There is a section on I85 I didn't have service with TMobile. It was about 60 miles.

 

I'm so sick of Sprint's high price and poor CS was just just about to go to T Mobile... but now? T Mobile bill would be $50 cheaper per month. I run 48 states and use my phone for browsing load boards so it's important to have good service. Any suggestions?

 

We've been with US Cell for years and still like them.

 

US Cellular isn't local or regional, but they aren't in all states.

 

I have ATT and it works at least 90% of where PAM sends me.

Looking to upgrade but $400+ ain't doable.

RECs?

 

the future is Now and its called 4G! sign up with Verizon or sprint and get a new 400 dollar smart phone (samsung moment) for 50 bucks at walmart. you can text, email, surf the web, record video, watch TV and listen to free radio( no more pay radio, Sirius) and hundreds of apps powered by Google like GPS enabled directions and Google search for places near your current location. Service cost is 69.00 per month with good credit rating. It has the pwer of a laptop and the mobility of a cell phone.

 

I'll have to look into what deals verizon has for existing customers. Probably none.