| PCSWS.com |
National Coverage Plans/Maps
Sprint PCS with their PCS National Coverage uses only their Digital network. If you have
have a dual band, dual mode phone and switch to Analog you will be paying roaming and possibly long
distant fees for that service.
Like Sprint, T-Mobile uses a Digital only network. Theirs is using the GSM network.
Some of their phones are also capable of using the Analog network and like Sprint, you will
be paying roaming and possibly long distant fees for that service on others networks.
The Cingular, Alltel and Qwest National Networks use other carriers service where they do
not have coverage They have reciprocal agreements with other services which allow their
customers to use another network without any roaming fees to the user.
Cingular is switching from TDMA to GSM. They have GAIT phones capable of both TDMA and GSM, and now most of their new phones are GSM models.
Below are the coverage maps showing each carriers network.
Click on Logo above map to go to that site.
Click on Map to get more detail on coverage area.
Cingular with their Roll Over Rate and Verizon with their SingleRate Coverage have the largest
networks. They are made up of both Digital and Analog Networks so a dual band, dual mode
phone is needed to make use of their National Networks.
| National Coverage |
SBC has now purchased BellSouth and the remaining interest in Cingular
SBC has purchased AT&T and has changed its name to AT&T
AT&T is now in the process to buy BellSouth, which would
give them controlling interest in Cingular
On October 10, 2004 Cingular completed its previously announced merger with AT&T Wireless, creating the nation's biggest wireless carrier.
Thursday, March 13, 2003
AT&T Wireless and Cingular Wireless Complete Joint Venture
Companies will now begin roll out of next generation networks along U.S. highways
Redmond, Wash. and Atlanta - AT&T Wireless and Cingular Wireless announced today that they have officially formed the joint venture to build out GSM/GPRS (Global System for Mobile Communications/General Packet Radio Service) service targeting more than 4,000 miles of rural highways in the continental United States
Top
Sprint PCS Coverage
Sprint, Nextel Merger Announcement
ALLTEL National Coverage
NEXTEL National Coverage
Sprint, Nextel Merger Announcement
U.S. Cellular
U.S Cellular Wireless Maps
U.S. CELLULAR ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH AT&T WIRELESS
Wireless Carrier Eager to Expand Midwest and Northeast Service Area for Customers
CHICAGO (March 10, 2003) - U.S. Cellular has entered into a definitive agreement with AT&T Wireless to exchange wireless properties that enhance the operations of both companies . Through the transaction, U.S. Cellular will acquire 10 and 20 megahertz PCS licenses in 13 states that include such markets as St. Louis and Springfield, Mo., Indianapolis, Ind., Oklahoma City, Okla., and Portland, Maine, and minority licenses in six existing U.S. Cellular markets. In addition, U.S. Cellular will receive approximately $31 million in cash.
In exchange, U.S. Cellular will transfer its 25 megahertz licenses in Georgia and areas of northern Florida to AT&T Wireless, along with 141,000 customers, 15 retail stores, one kiosk, 41 authorized agents, and 205 cell sites throughout those areas. The transaction is under review by the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice and is expected to close in the third quarter.
“This transaction fits perfectly into our long-term strategic plans and is critical to U.S. Cellular’s future growth,” said John E. Rooney, President and CEO for U.S. Cellular. “It will enable us to provide seamless service to current and potential customers throughout our Midwest and Northeast regions and strengthens our position within the wireless marketplace.”
| Mergers |
Air Touch Cellular, Bell Atlantic Mobile, GTE Wireless and PrimeCo are now Verizon
Verizon National Network
Aerial, Omnipiont, Powertel and VoiceStream have merged into VoiceStream Wireless
June 1, 2001 - Deutsche Telekom Completes Acquisitions of VoiceStream Wireless and Powertel
American and european consumers to benefit from combined company's wireless communications services based on GSM, world's leading digital standard -- New Services Announced; "WorldClass” Single-Rate International Roaming Service Launched in Europe, U.S. to Follow in Fall 2001 -- Full Press Release at Deutsche Telekom.
Thursday, May 1, 2003
T-Mobile USA and Western Wireless To Expand GSM/GPRS 1900 Footprint in Rural U.S.
T-Mobile Extends Existing Roaming Agreement with Cingular Wireless
BELLEVUE, Washington - 05/01/2003 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT) and Western Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ:WWCA) announce roaming and other agreements to drive the continued expansion of advanced GSM/GPRS 1900 MHz wireless communication services across the United States, opening up new coverage areas for customers in rural western markets. Also today, T-Mobile USA and Cingular Wireless agreed to expand the roaming arrangement reached by the companies last year, and to extend it until 2006.
T-Mobile also agreed with Cingular Wireless to expand the roaming deal reached by the companies last year, specifically to include advanced data services and expanded highway coverage, and to extend it until 2006. Cingular Wireless is a joint venture between SBC Communications (NYSE - SBC) and BellSouth (NYSE - BLS).
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
T-Mobile USA and AT&T Wireless Sign Roaming Agreement Significantly Expanding GSM/GPRS Footprint in U.S.
Companies Also Sign Co-location Agreement -- Reducing Operating Expense and Speeding Network Buildout
BELLEVUE, Washington / REDMOND, Washington - 04/23/2003 — Driving the continued expansion of GSM/GPRS 1900 MHz wireless communication services in the United States, AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) and T-Mobile USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, the mobile arm of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE:DT), today announced a joint roaming agreement, opening up significant new coverage territory for both companies.
| Joint Ventures |
SBC has now purchased BellSouth and the remaining interest in Cingular
SBC has purchased AT&T and has changed its name to AT&T
AT&T is now in the process to buy BellSouth, which would
give them controlling interst in Cingular
BellSouth
and
SBC
Created the 2nd Largest Wireless
Company, which will be called Cingular Wireless
BellSouth Mobility - SBC Brand Wireless Companies are:
Ameritech, BellSouth Mobility, BellSouth Mobility DCS,
BellSouth Wireless Data, Cellular One, Houston Cellular,
Nevada Bell, Pacific Bell, SBC Wireless, SNET and
Southwestern Bell
Cingular and AT&T to Merge - Should be completed by 4th Quater 2004
On October 10, 2004 Cingular completed its previously announced merger with AT&T Wireless, creating the nation's biggest wireless carrier.
Cingular + AT&T Wireless
__________________________________
Cingular and AT&T 850 MHz Coverage
Dark Blue = AT&T Wireless (A-side)
All Cellular Carriers A-side & B-side Licenses
On October 10, 2004 Cingular completed its previously announced merger with AT&T Wireless, creating the nation's biggest wireless carrier.
Cingular Nation Plans with depicted calling area require a Multi-Network (Nokia 6340i or Sony Ericsson T62u) handset.
Includes AT&T Wireless Affiliates
Aqua Blue = Cingular Wireless (A-side)
Orange - Cingular Wireless (B-side)
Checkerboard = AT&T Wireless (A-side) & Cingular Wireless (B-side)
Cingular Nation Plans with depicted calling area require a GSM handset.
| Please visit our sponsors |
Copyright © 2000-2008 PCS Wireless Service
Page last modified on Saturday, January 05, 2008 11:54:58 -0500
Privacy Policy: This site neither collects nor uses any information from our visitors. 