Which Cell Phone Company Has The Best Coverage OTR?

Hi All,

I'm new to Trucking and will be going to school soon. I'm needing to update/upgrade my cell phone. It's out of contract so I can go with anyone. Which cell phone company do you recommend for the best coverage for OTR usage?

Thank you, Deb C

Deb, I use both Verizon and AT&T. Verizon has the largest network and therefore provides the best coverage for someone who is travelling a lot - they are also the most expensive. AT&T is a very close second.

That is why I use Straight Talk. They ride the Verizon network and only 45 amonth with no contract.

even with that, there will be dead areas. You can add a signal booster for better coverage. I do that with mine and there are still areas with nothing but sage brush and antelope.

Great question. I was just thinking about this today.

Deb, I use both Verizon and AT&T. Verizon has the largest network and therefore provides the best coverage for someone who is travelling a lot - they are also the most expensive. AT&T is a very close second.

Verizon by far is the better service. If I am paying for something I expect it to work when I want it to even if I have to pay a little extra for it.

Thank you all for your input, it has been most helpful. I have Verizon now, but am tired of paying so much for how little I actually use the phone right now. I don't imagine I'll be using it that much on the road, but want to know it's good coverage when I am out there. :)

Thanks again! Deb

Thank you all for your input, it has been most helpful. I have Verizon now, but am tired of paying so much for how little I actually use the phone right now. I don't imagine I'll be using it that much on the road, but want to know it's good coverage when I am out there. :)

Thanks again! Deb

You will use it more than you know. Calling into your company. Calling customers for directions. Calling police to help you out of a sticky situation. Calling home. Dealing will bills over the phone.

Deb, I use both Verizon and AT&T. Verizon has the largest network and therefore provides the best coverage for someone who is travelling a lot - they are also the most expensive. AT&T is a very close second.

Verizon by far is the better service. If I am paying for something I expect it to work when I want it to even if I have to pay a little extra for it.

Absolute Ditto ... Verizon is the way to go.

Thank you all for your input, it has been most helpful. I have Verizon now, but am tired of paying so much for how little I actually use the phone right now. I don't imagine I'll be using it that much on the road, but want to know it's good coverage when I am out there. :)

Thanks again! Deb

You will use it more than you know. Calling into your company. Calling customers for directions. Calling police to help you out of a sticky situation. Calling home. Dealing will bills over the phone.

Here's a hint that will help you. When I get a load I look at both the pickup and delivery points in Google Maps Satellite View....I know what I'm getting into before I get to the pickup/delivery site, makes it easy to have the truck headed the right way before I get there. Even one step further is to look at Street View.

:) Thanks for the added replies. I now realize I was wrong to say I probably wouldn't use the phone much. What was I was thinking? LOL I'll tell ya, I was thinking of communicating more through the on board computer system and possibly the CB. Live and learn, that's why I love this site and y'all that keep us headed in the right direction. :)

I love using starting and stopping points on Google maps when taking my road trips. I started out with the real paper atlas and my parents quizzing my sibs and I for distance, destination, possible stops along the way, etc. Now with Google maps, it's a whole new ball game with much more information and street views. :)

Thanks!!! :D Debbie