Coverage in North Carolina?

ilcavallo · December 25th, 2012, 10:16 PM

specifically around Asheville? I know this isn't a huge market, but I was just curious.

In addition - can I buy a phone online and try it and be able to return it either online or via a local store if the service is bad?

mogelijk · December 25th, 2012, 11:57 PM

According to this list, T-Mobile has HSPA+ 42 service in Asheville. So the service should be good but hopefully someone who has used T-Mobile in Asheville will respond.

According to this FAQ, you have 20 days to return a discounted phone purchased from the T-Mobile website and 30 days if you pay full price. You would likely want to ask your local store if they can/will accept a return that was purchased online.

ilcavallo · December 26th, 2012, 08:09 AM

mog - thanks a lot man. those links are very helpful!

Carolina Media · December 30th, 2012, 02:00 AM

It's pretty good in Asheville. Had a girlfriend up there earlier this year and I used to get around 12-15mbps down on my One S in the city.

ilcavallo · January 1st, 2013, 09:57 PM

carolina, thanks man. i think i'm gonna try it out - maybe buy a cheap phone from walmart, activate, then try to 2 weeks and return. if service is good where i'm at, i will buy a better phone.

anyone have/had the LG optimus L9?