Cell Reception/Airport Transportion

[bogart]

We currently use Verizon but are thinking of switching to AT&T. Since we do not have a landline any longer, we want to make sure we have good reception.
Any 'dead spots' with AT&T?

Also, gas is $1.39/gal locally (CO) --- a pleasant surprise! On our return to
The Villages in January, we're using a car service from Orlando. The price is $85 which seems rather high now with lower gas prices. I know that the Village shuttle is offering deals.......how about the private services?

[SteveFromNY]

Bogart, can't comment on Verizon vs. ATT, but can comment on the land-line. We have Verizon cell and it works OK. We dumped our land-line and got a Magic Jack. Cost $40 for device and 1st year, and it's $20 year going forward. So we have our Verizon cells and the Magic Jack as a sort of land line thru the computer. It works OK although it's sometimes a little slow to get a dial tone when you pick it up.
For trips from the airport, we use Enterprise and get a one-way form the airport to TV. My son works for them so we get a discount, but even at full price I think it's less than the $85. Of course you have to drive the hour or so. For some strange reason it's more expensive to go from TV to the airport. Not sure why.
Anyway, hope that helps.

[chuckinca]

We usually to the same, rent at airport from Enterprise for under $50 for a full size car and maybe $20 to fill it up at end of the 24 hrs before turning it in at LSL.

Going back to airport it is $85 or so for car in LSL Enterprise! So we usually get a ride from our daughter who lives about an hour East of TV.


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[cathyp]

We've been using the Florida Jitney to Orlando. $34 one way. They run 24 hours and their service is exceptional. They also go to Sanford and Tampa.

[ohiogolf]

It is more for Enterprise to go from TV to Orlando airport because they charge a $55 drop off fee at the airport. I still like to use Enterprise due to the convenience and the ability to control my own time.

[dmendorf]

AT&T is poor in the southern part of the villages down by 466A. Changed to Verizon and reception is better.