Where to Find Cellular Phone Service

Cities

• In the United States, there are a significant amount of cellular towers, and that makes it easier to get cellular phone service. These towers are usually hidden, covered up by trees and buildings. It is highly possible to find cellular service in cities, such as New York City. Places like New York City are highly populated and the amount of cell phone providers and towers are increased. It is rare to lose service in locations like these because many of the buildings have cellular towers attached. Good coverage depends on the cell phone provider. The amount of areas covered by a cell phone provider affects the service you will get; if you're having trouble with your service, then you should switch providers. According to cellreception.com, there are 22 cell phone towers in New York City; of these, eight are in midtown Manhattan.
  
  

Suburban and Rural Areas

• In suburban areas, the amount of cellular towers are the same; they're usually disguised as large trees and can be found in specific towns. In suburban areas, cellular towers are spaced out 1-2 miles apart, to give most areas better range. Many people living in rural areas have difficulty finding cellular phone service because there are fewer towers, and thus, less coverage in the area. The only thing that can be done is to find a provider that has coverage in the area. There are many providers such as AT&T and Verizon that claim that they provide coverage to the majority of the United States.
  
  

Cell Phone Providers

• Cell phone providers have a map located in their stores of the various areas service is found. Finding cellular service depends on the type of provider you have and on the location of cellular towers. When an individual is purchasing a new phone, the cell phone provider asks for the zip code to determine if cellular service is in that area. Once this is verified, the individual can purchase the phone and receive service from that specific provider. The websites listed below can also help you locate cell service providers and cell towers in your area.