Details, details, details - relocating is a real exercise in attention to them. One frequently overlooked (but quickly frustrating) thing is learning where your cell phone will or will not work in a new area.
In the Tucson area, cell coverage is generally pretty good, but given the fact that our metro encompasses over 195 square miles and has mountain ranges at all 4 points of the compass - there are some quirks and dead spots for all of the carriers.
Below are the major carriers who have service in the Tucson Metro Area - click on the picture below your carrier to see how the coverage is in the area you want to live:
If you don't have an address in mind yet - just plug in 1630 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 - that's my office. At least you'll know how your wireless coverage is when you come to see me!
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*Note on ATT Map - at time of posting this blog, their coverage map online was not functioning properly - maybe their coverage is better than their website! |
It may seem a minor detail, but being aware is better than being frustrated - especially in the first few weeks of moving to a new town...plus it might just save you some money when your "Angels-In-Training" think they can pull the old "my phone doesn't work in this town. I want a NEW one!" trick on you.
I love working with clients from out-of-town. It is a special thrill to show them the Tucson that I love and cherish...and guarantee that I and my associates will do everything we can to make your transition as hassle-free as possible.
Specializing in Buyer & Seller Representation in the Tucson, Arizona real estate market.
All original material written by Kent Simpson unless attributed to source.©2011, 2010, 2009,2008,2007
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Kent -
You know, you never think about stuff like cell coverage until you move into a new place - either a city like Tuscon, or a high-rise condo building here in Chicago - and realize is service is spotty. Very frustrating!
Thanks for reminding us we have to remember to check out the little things!
Stop by or call anytime!
DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
Thanks Dean - I just may give you a call in the morning to say "hello!"
Wow, this post is a great idea. I think i may do something like this for my website.
I recently moved to a new office and it is directly underneath a cell tower (disguised as a tree). Unfortunately the tower is owned by Verizon and I am on ATT so my poor blackberry tends to get over powered and drop calls.
This is a very important thing -- for us we have T-mobile as it is the only service that will ring in our house.
Robert - here's a link to find where actual towers are by county, city or MSA: http://bit.ly/10AMZl
Bob & Carol - its kind of crazy how different building materials can affect different signal strata - I've noticed that my phone works in some buildings it didn't used to with another carrier...and vice-versa (even when I get full "bars" outside)!