I figured out long ago that this whole myth of "best coverage" and "best
customer service" was a case of mass delusion, probably brought on by the
"Can you hear me now?" campaign, which I actually do admire for its
effectiveness. I'm sure there are a fair number of other people who are
aware of this phenomenon. However, most of us are content to just go through
life with a certain quiet smugness about our resistance to clever
advertising. As for getting your kicks from forcing the VZW sheep to grovel
before you, I guess it's your phone and you have the right to set your own
conditions - or possibly you are just a troll with too much free time on
your hands - but in either case, really, you do need to Get a Life.