I guess they are pretty much the same but I've been with Alltel for a long time and never had a billing problem and they seem to be a pretty good company to deal with. I do have trouble with getting service within a bulding but probably because I bought a cheap phone.
Thought about Verizon because I have their DSL and it seems to be pretty good but will probably stay with Alltell.
I would never shop with Sprint since they contribute money against NRA.
Jon

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