[olug] Google Fi and US Cellular

[T. J. Brumfield]

>From what I understand, the reason it says it isn't available in Omaha is
because Google doesn't have spare 402 numbers available. I've heard of
other people putting in zip codes from other cities, getting Google Fi, and
then porting over your existing number later.

On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 9:04 AM, Scott Jensen <fkadriver at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have US Cellular and have been very happy with the coverage.  I work in
> Omaha (90th and Dodge), but live in Eagle.  Only have one area on my daily
> commute that is a problem and it is on the highway between the Interstate
> (Greenwood) and Eagle.
>
> On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Leo <lgdeluca84 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The last time I checked Google Fi, after it asked me for my zip code it
> > told me that it wasn't available here. I thought there was no Google Fi
> in
> > Omaha. I have Republic Wireless right now, and while it's a good service
> > and the price is great, the phones are not the best so I wouldn't mind
> > switching to Google Fi.
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 8:20 AM, Joseph Gulizia <
> joseph.gulizia at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Kids on USCC....I'll have see if they can switch.
> > > On Jun 10, 2016 8:19 AM, "Joseph Gulizia" <joseph.gulizia at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I now need to look closer at Google Fi.  Very happy with Ting though.
> > > > On Jun 9, 2016 10:55 PM, "Christopher R. White" <slaeyer at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> When I had USCC, I never had issues with coverage in the greater
> Omaha
> > > >> area, nor anywhere else for that matter.  Even in areas where VZW
> > didn't
> > > >> reach, my USCC phone had enough signal to at least make a phone
> call.
> > > >> On Jun 9, 2016 10:49 PM, "Shannon" <ridgid at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Hey Dan
> > > >> >
> > > >> > used US Cellular in around York Ne area. just for calls however.
> > > always
> > > >> > seemed to have good coverage. some in the family have smart phones
> > > with
> > > >> > them and I have not heard any complaints.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > I switched to prepaid service however and currently are on Verizon
> > > >> towers
> > > >> > because it was cheaper at the time. I will be interested in
> hearing
> > if
> > > >> it
> > > >> > works out of you if you switch. I may as well.
> > > >> > Shannon
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