[aazura]

Hi Kina, how timely given my recent phone problems! I'll just echo what Shira said -- coverage varies a lot by place and by provider so it's a good idea to check what coverage will be like where you use your phone the most. If that's your house, having friends check their bars when they're in your living room is not a bad idea.

From what I've heard (b/c I've been researching this lately), Verizon and TMobile are pretty reliable in Boston. I'm on Sprint, which I have to say SUCKS in Boston, though has gotten better in the last six months (I'm not constanting dropping calls in my living rooms anymore, though it still occassionally happens). Can't comment on Cingular.

I got my phone replaced when it died the other day, but as I'm no longer on a contract, I'd like to change my plan... just couldn't deal with it this week with everything else I have on my plate! But I'll likely check some online reviews of phones when I'm ready to commit. My plan of action is to choose the plan/carrier first (got that - I'm going w/TMobile), then choose the phone (next step), then make the committment. Hope that helps!