At 12 Mar 2007 08:26:43 -0500 Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

> My experience, too--but things will change DRASTICALLY when Verizon
cuts
> off their analog service next year. That's a very important factoid to
> know.

Why do you think that? I assume that Verizon will have completed their
CDMA overlay long before then. A quick perusal of Verizon's online maps
report very little Verizon-native AMPS-only coverage. Verizon's decision
(if true) of eliminating their own AMPS network will not affect your
ability to roam on the AMPS networks of other (rural) providers if your
plan allows for that.

All Verizon seems to have committed to so far is to shut-off AMPS-only
PHONES on their service when the February 2008 AMPS sunset date arrives.