Members Busch man Posted May 31, 2023 Members Share Posted May 31, 2023 guys I am looking for a cell carrier that I can make or receive a call or text while on the lakes. sprints coverage on and around Stockton and Truman are non-existent and I would like to have the peace of mind that I can be reached or be able to get message to someone if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 None are complete. The best I have found is Verizon, but it is sketchy around the mile long bridge and on Hwy 215 between Y and 245. Terrierman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGiggles Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Ditto. Verizon will be the best but it will not be perfect. I have TMobile now, which is by far the best where I live, but pretty crappy South of Stockton or towards Pomme. Terrierman 1 -Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomolites Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The “spot” satellite texting devices work anywhere with line of sight to the sky; don’t know the cost of the plan though. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Unnerstall Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I had Verizon while working but went to AT&T since. The maps show AT&T has better coverage but I had better performance with Verizon. In the Arcadia Valley I have a cell amp but coverage is less than ideal. And while at Mark Twain Lake when my buddy Bob dropped my truck key in the lake we were calling around to get someone to bring my spare key. We could see three towers but could not make a call. We both have AT&T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Busch man Posted June 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2023 I would like to thank you all for the input but changing phone plans for same coverage problems would not address the problem so I have purchased the spot satellite system and will give that a go grizwilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Unnerstall Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 That sounds like the answer. I have to be able to come home at a moment's notice. But I have never had a problem sending or receiving texts. I assume they consume less bandwidth. But if I ever lose confidence in the process I will have to go to the Spot Satellite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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