Hello, I currently have AT&T cellular and looking to change my carrier to a company that services the PNW. Just looking for recommendations from those that cruise the San Juan’s, gulf islands and further north. Thank you
T Mobile works very well for us.
We just left AT&T after 25 years due to some billing horrors. Still new to Verizon, so don't have a lot of experience, but prices are better and their assistance in ditching the old carrier was very pleasing. A big big appeal was that their basic plan includes Canada and Mexico for voice and data. Significant if you are summering in the Salish Sea.
I am interested in what others have to say. Traveling out there this summer by RV.
ATT coverage map shows pretty good coverage through most of Washington State however we all know from house to house things can get sporty for reception some days.
T Mobile works very well for us.
I've had no problem with Verizon in Washington and northern BC up to Prince Rupert. In south east AK, ATT seems to be the only ones that have made much investment. Verizon works in population centers but those are far between up there. The reason Verizon works in BC is they have agreements with most of the Canadian cell carriers. Once in SEAK, they have no such agreement with ATT!
I've had no problem with Verizon in Washington and northern BC up to Prince Rupert. In south east AK, ATT seems to be the only ones that have made much investment. Verizon works in population centers but those are far between up there. The reason Verizon works in BC is they have agreements with most of the Canadian cell carriers. Once in SEAK, they have no such agreement with ATT!
One interesting thing is that T mobile will be offering text via starlink later this year in remote areas (maybe others too but they are the ones I have seen publicizing).
Now if you don’t have starlink you will run into a whole lot of dead zones no matter who you use. Not to mention possible roaming issues.
I could be wrong but I think T-Mobile is working on direct-to-Starlink service — without a Starlink antenna.