Wireless phones on Bard campus

<p>I read on the Bard website that the best wireless coverage on campus is via Verizon and AT&T. We currently have a T-mobile family plan that works fine where we live (Boston area) and I’m reluctant to give that up. Based on our experience during a visit to Bard we know that the T-mobile wireless network has poor coverage of the campus area, but one option for our Daughter that was mentioned to me by a wireless representative was purchasing and using a smartphone which could then take advantage of the local WIFI campus network for voice and data access.</p>

<p>Is anybody doing this, and if so with what results? Is T-mobile coverage truly hopeless (we did get some connectivity while there but the coverage seemed spotty)? Are there any decently priced student plans otherwise?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>I know nothing about smart phones, but I wanted to say Welcome. My daughter is starting at Bard this year, too. (Luckily we have Verizon)</p>