I dont get a signal way out here in the woods. For the last two years we have heard that Verizon got a tower permit and will be putting up a tower in our town, but so far, no tower has appeared. IF it ever does, I "may" get a new cell phone. Till then, I pay $10 a year for a T-Mobile phone that I put minutes on once a year. I only carry it for travel emergencies. There is just no point to turning it on in/near this town.