Bowdoin College Cell

<p>I’m not sure if this kind of question belongs here. Between Verizon and Sprint, which is the best cellphone service provider to use on Bowdoin’s campus and in Brunswick? Thanks</p>

<p>If Verizon and Sprint are your only two options, I’m not sure, but if AT&T is a possibility, that’s a good choice, I’d say. S got materials from Bowdoin last week that say there’s an AT&T 3G cell tower on campus and discounted service is available for Bowdoin students. There’s a handy iPhone app for the Bowdoin dining halls. With the new iPhone coming out this summer, AT&T service sounds attractive. (I don’t work for AT&T, just a satisfied customer, and we love our iPhones). We’ve had no problems with reception/service traveling around in the area either.</p>

<p>I am about to get my daughter an iphone. How do I go about it? Do you got to AT&T and sign the contract? Or do you go to an Apple store?</p>

<p>Igloo – It has to be by service contract (2 yr.) with AT&T as far as I know. Either at the store or possibly on line. I’ve always gone to a store. New 4G iPhone due out in June or July, so probably worth waiting for that if D can wait.</p>

<p>poisonparrot – there’s talk of Verizon having iPhone sometime in 2010, but right now I think AT&T has exclusive deal with Apple</p>

<p>Thank you for the tip. She can wait a month or two.</p>

<p>@royal73</p>

<p>For me getting AT&T is a last resort because AT&T’s signal is bad where I live. I don’t want to be without a cellphone whenever I go back home, so if I can find a phone that has excellent reception at both here and at college that would be a lot better. Also I’m going for a Blackberry, not a iPhone, so i guess that doesnt really apply to me.</p>

<p>I’ve done alittle more research to better weigh my decision, </p>

<p>AT&T’s Blackberry come more expensive ($100 more), and at a higher rate compared to Sprint($10 per month higher). Please, if anyone knows if Bowdoin Campus has great signal for any other services please let me know.</p>

<p>I have stayed on verizon. I don’t get service everywhere but it hasn’t been that much of a problem</p>