How to Compare the Reception for Different Cell Phone Carriers

When shopping for a cell phone carrier one important item to investigate is the reception you will receive as a customer of the cell phone provider. There are a variety of factors that will influence this.

Coverage

• One factor of cell phone reception is the coverage the provider offers. Not all cell phone carriers have coverage in every city, and the further you are from a designated cell phone tower, the worst your reception will be.

Antenna

• Look at the phone itself when comparing cell phone reception. Internal antennas may have less reception than an external due to the access to phone waves.

Internet

• Aside from cell phone reception, also investigate the 3G coverage a cell phone provider offers if you plan on using Internet with your cell phone.