Unlike current local providers, VoiceStream Wireless uses the globally dominant Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications system. Adopted by 164 countries, GSM is the most widely used digital wireless standard in the world with more than 475 million subscribers. GSM gives customers the choice of using their VoiceStream number and full digital features when traveling internationally.



I really wanted to write about Voicestream!!!

I tried Sprint and it was pretty good, better than A.T.T., but when
you got off the Interstates a few miles. There went the coverage. I
also tried Southwestern Bell, not to bad but lots of static. Same
with A.T.T..

Then I tried Voicestream, not perfect by any means, but better
than Southwestern Bell, A.T.T., or Sprint, at least in my humble
opinion, and I've tried them all, In my area, (Rural Fallis)
Oklahoma.

As a FireFighter I need the best phone and the best coverage that
I can get, and afford.

After 6 phones, 4 service's. I have settled on the Nokia 6190 and
Voicestream.
The plan I have now is 600 anytime min. in six states Oklahoma,
Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. and 500
weekend min. in the US, and Canada, Plus free weekend National
roaming in the United States, and Canada. Not too bad in my opinion.

OKLAHOMA

With Heartland Neighborhood, you receive free digital roaming and
free long distance in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Kansas and Missouri.
I have now subscribed to e-notes, I now have e-mail on my phone.
I can send and recieve e-mail on my phone. Pretty neat, huh?
E-notes and Infostream are available as optional features for only $4.99 a month but you can try them out for 60 days at no charge. E-notes makes it possible to send and receive text messages and Infostream connects you to the Internet. You can easily customize the content you want to receive from your personal homepage. For example, I have interest in sports scores, stocks, weather and news, so I can choose to receive those types of alerts
After finding a Nokia 8290 for a really good price I'm now using it, along with a my 6190 Nokia. Also when I go out on a dirty job I use a beat up Nokia 5190. Goes like this dirty job 5190. Otherwise 6190. Going to the city 8290.
Thanks to the sim card(smart card). Ahh!! the wonders of GSM.



Primary Zip Code of Usage: 74881
Amount Paid (US$): 39.99 per mo.
First Incoming Minute Free
VoiceMail with Message Alert
Built-In Paging
Caller ID + call waiting, caller ID.
Conference Calling
Call Waiting and Call Hold
10¢ VoiceStream to VoiceStream Calls
Detailed Billing free
Emergency Calls free
Customer Care calls free



Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 39.99