10-08-2008, 04:44 AM
We visit Puna several times a year. We used to have Sprint, which had no coverage at all until we got near Hilo. Really frustrating.
We now use T-Mobile. When there's no T-Mobile tower nearby, it automatically switches to AT&T and we use their network at no charge. Coverage is fine except for a very, very occasional Dead Zone like Damon said.
We liked their Friends and Family plan (unlimited talk to 5 numbers from anywhere) better than any plan AT&T offered. We always need to keep in touch with family on the mainland while were here.
Just my two cents.
We now use T-Mobile. When there's no T-Mobile tower nearby, it automatically switches to AT&T and we use their network at no charge. Coverage is fine except for a very, very occasional Dead Zone like Damon said.
We liked their Friends and Family plan (unlimited talk to 5 numbers from anywhere) better than any plan AT&T offered. We always need to keep in touch with family on the mainland while were here.
Just my two cents.