i think i would have the perfect opinion for what you are looking for.. I worked for Verizon Corporate for 5 years and Cingular Corporate for 6 months. As far as price.. Cingular.. the roll over minutes wills ave your ass unreal if you like to talk alot.. but as far as clarity and coverage.. Verizon hands down.... Cingular isnt bad at all.. but verizon picks up EVERYWHERE crystal clear