"Well... you're lucky, then.  I often have difficulty getting one bar in my office, or at my parents' house - both of which are in the middle of Phoenix, which was, the last time I checked, the fifth biggest city in the United States.  In fact, rates are the only reason I would even consider sticking with AT&T when my contract expires in three weeks."

My town is a giant Verizon dead zone, but yes, I literally get 3G in my basement while Verizon can't make a call while walking around holding the phone up in my yard (I've had friends try it). I've been told by others Verizon is superior near them and AT&T is only good for prices, but for me, they have me by the short and curlies... Only one way to go.