Thoughts?

[Dannydet]

Looking to switch from Cricket wireless to Ting Mobile in the US.

Cricket uses AT&T towers and the area of my work is horrendous, Wi-Fi is not an option when I'm at work.
So far I've read that Ting uses TMo and Verizon towers so I'm hoping that solves my issue....
My existing phone is compatible with Tings networks..

 

[ocnbrze]

Looking to switch from Cricket wireless to Ting Mobile in the US.

Cricket uses AT&T towers and the area of my work is horrendous, Wi-Fi is not an option when I'm at work.
So far I've read that Ting uses TMo and Verizon towers so I'm hoping that solves my issue....
My existing phone is compatible with Tings networks..

never used mvno's before so i have just a general understanding of them. are they really that much cheaper? i have always gone with the major carriers.

here is a review of ting:
https://www.reviews.org/mobile/ting-mobile-cell-phone-plans-review/

 

[kate]

So far I've read that Ting uses TMo and Verizon towers so I'm hoping that solves my issue....

I've been using Ting for years and they have some great customer service. If you have good T-Mobile (they call it X3) or Verizon (V1) coverage I would recommend them. They will default to giving you a T-Mobile SIM unless you don't have any TMo coverage where you are.

My existing phone is compatible with Tings networks..

It also has to be unlocked, if you bought the phone from Cricket make sure to get it unlocked before switching.

If you want a referral PM me, we both get $25 if you use it when you sign up.

never used mvno's before so i have just a general understanding of them. are they really that much cheaper?

Usually they cost less, but it always depends on your usage and what extras you want. My bill is only $15 a month for light data usage and unlimited talk & text.

 

[svim]

I've been with Ting for several years now and have been happy with its reliability and coverage. Originally Ting was relying upon Sprint's cellular network but as you mentioned, now contracted with T-Mobile and Verizon. My phone's APN settings indicate its using T-Mobile, you can specify which carrier you get a SIM for, or get both and experiment. Depending on where you're located you may or may not have to be more selective about one or the other.

You might want to try installing this Opensignal app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staircase3.opensignal&hl=en_US&gl=US
There's a mapping function (needs WiFi or mobile data, and Location enabled) that will show a local map with the cellular coverage of different carriers, and their closest cell towers. The coverage maps are compiled from crowd-sourced data from actual users, not the carrier-supplied coverage maps that might be accurate or might be just marketing-based. So in a more densely populated areas the maps will show a lot of details, in more sparse locations than it might not be as useful.

 

[Dannydet]

Thanks everyone.
@kate, I'll definitely PM you when my Sim card is delivered.
The only reason I have to switch carriers is that the area of Michigan that I work at is literally a freakin dead spot, I can't dial out or receive calls and I don't get any internet either, making my cell phone useless.