> > Hi, I'm actually an ATT Wireless subscriber, on the TDMA network. My
> > rates are decent - 1,300 minutes for $60 with nights starting at 7pm.
> > I'm out of contract so I pay month to month. I live in NYC and use
> > the phone almost always within that calling area. I know TDMA is
> > being phased out and I understand that I can expect a surcharge on my
> > bill for even using the TDMA network, I guess as an incentive to
> > migrate over to GSM.
> >
> > So, any thoughts as to alternative carriers that would provide similar
> > rate plans - Cingular does not - in my area, or do I pretty much have
> > an unusually good rate package that I should hold onto as long as
> > possible?
> >
> > TIA,
> > Jeff
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> > rates are decent - 1,300 minutes for $60 with nights starting at 7pm.
> > I'm out of contract so I pay month to month. I live in NYC and use
> > the phone almost always within that calling area. I know TDMA is
> > being phased out and I understand that I can expect a surcharge on my
> > bill for even using the TDMA network, I guess as an incentive to
> > migrate over to GSM.
> >
> > So, any thoughts as to alternative carriers that would provide similar
> > rate plans - Cingular does not - in my area, or do I pretty much have
> > an unusually good rate package that I should hold onto as long as
> > possible?
> >
> > TIA,
> > Jeff