Reply #2: Cingular definitely has a larger network than Nextel [View All]

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They did even before the merger (the Cing/ATT merger), and they will even after the Sprint/Nextel merger.

I do this for a living, and usually I hate it, but it can pay well.

I sell 5 companies where I work - Nextel, Sprint, Cingular, Alltel, and SunCom (a regional player).

Most people who are with Nextel are kinda "hooked" on the walkie-talkie thing - usually for business contacts - which keeps Nextel thriving in its niche.

Oddly, the latest word from Sprint on the merger stated the plan was to move Nextel's current technology toward Sprint's current technology - a rediculous move imho.

As far as Verizon - they have good coverage here, but every dealing I've ever had with them was met with a really obnoxious attitude. And the other carriers here beat the heck out of Verizon as far as airtime for the $$.

I think you'll be happier with Cingular. But if there is one truth in wireless, its if you are expecting the service to live up to its hype, you will be dissappointed.