down here in Florida i hear they r not bad, they have the walki talki feature too, I heard also that they use Sprints tower, so that may either he good or bad...But i know a couple people that got the everything plan for $50 a month and so far are very happy, but this is in Florida not Lakewood, and it is also pre-paid no credti check or anything, they gave their name and Jon Doe and everything is so far so good!! Good luck what ever way you go!