Cell phones

There are a number of Cell Phone services operating in New York City.

Verizon

Premium price, but best coverage by far. Elevators? Underground? 13th Story? No problems.

If you're on a family plan, though, it may be difficult to get a replacement if you lose or break your phone.

Average signal. Not as good as Verizon but better than T-Mobile. Crappy customer service though.

Reasonably priced plans, but signal on the Morningside Heights campus has a few dead spots, crossing in front of Butler for example.

If you're looking for a pay-as-you-go plan, T-Mobile is the best network. It costs $0.10 per minute, and credit lasts an entire year.

Avoid at all costs. Poor customer service, spotty signal.