I have service and can make calls and text but have to enable data roaming if I want to have internet access. There is no coverage down here when you look on the map it's all white. When I enable data roaming I only have 1G. I don't know if accessing a local tower would help but thought it was worth a try except I don't remember what to dial to do this. Also I'm sure Verizon won't let me reduce my plan since I have a Droid but will probably call them and ask since I have no choice that they aren't in this area where my new job is. It's ridiculous though that I pay for things I don't have and I'm under contract and can't get out of it.