Hey, I have been on sprint and Verizon currently. Verizon has a lot more coverage up north than sprint and better coverage east and south of the twin cities. If you are heading west of the TC than it may get troublesome. I was just to Whapeton North Dakota last weekend and had good coverage the whole way and there. I think its south west is where it gets troublesome. Sprint had better plans in the past, but I haven't looked at those in awhile or Verizons plans for that matter. Makes sense to use the ones your friends/family/TCLUG buddies are using as both (at least Verizon) have good mobile to mobile minutes that don't eat up your anytime minutes. Of course it only counts calling from verizon phone to verizon phone, or sprint to sprint. If you will be in roaming areas in minnesota, wisconsin, or the dakotas then I recommend AT&T because they have a 4 or 5 state no roaming plan otherwise steer clear, bad customer service! My .02 cents with some freebies! :) G'dLuck with it! Jasen "A Keg of Beer: One serving, BIGGER can!" Jasen Hoglund, Technology Specialist LSS Data Systems 6423 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.941.1000