Quick look at Suncom GoodcallUpdate September 2008: Transition to T-Mobile CompleteT-Mobile is completing the transition of Suncom customers in the Carolinas to T-Mobile. Here's a website they've set up to explain what will happen. Bottom LineYou get to keep your phone and your number but you will be switched over to the closest equivalent T-Mobile plan.Thanks for visiting!Thanks to visitors in the past who've taken the time to read the review. I'll keep up the information below for reference purposes even though. While it's a bit of a pain, I wouldn't get too upset. Just compare it to what's going on in the news with the banks going under and the American taxpayers having to bail them out.Back to the ReviewSuncom Goodcall is a good 10 cents per minute regional prepaid wireless plan which gives you the option of paying for a few extra features if you need them.The plan primarily serves North Carolina and South Carolina, but also provides service in portions of other states. You do have to use up your minutes as the airtime expires relatively quickly compared to some of the other 10 cent per minute carriers such as Net10. 
I think somebody at the company just wanted to drive a Hummer. CoverageAs noted above, service is available in a limited area.You can check if you are covered in your area by looking at their coverage map. Coverage MapYou can see a general picture of the coverage here, or you can go to the plans page and click on the Coverage Maps link on the left. Then select the "Goodcall" option in the window that pops up. You can see that coverage is pretty good, however, if you are really considering whether to go with a Goodcall plan, you should look at their detailed coverage.Detailed Coverage ViewerLuckily you can use their Detailed Coverage Viewer not only to see if your area is covered, but also how well nearby areas, where you are likely to be, frequent are covered.Note: When you are within the network there are no roaming charges. PhonesSuncom features three phone packages, Basic, Extra and Best. All these packages include the cost of the $15 activation fee. There is no deposit and no contract. Unlimited service costs $20 per week. For the year(52 weeks), you're spending $1040 -- a little high.Goodcall Basic $99The Basic package includes a Motorola T720 worth $19 and $65 worth of airtime.Goodcall ExtraThe Extra package Sony Ericsson Z300 which they throw in for "free" and $105 worth of airtime.Goodcall BestThe Best package includes a Nokia 6061 for "free" and $105 worth of airtime.AirtimeIf you do not choose the unlimited service plan, you can buy airtime in increments of $10, $20, $40 and $60. Every $10 of airtime is good for 15 days. So you have to spend at least $20 a month to keep your service active. And of course if you add any optional features, you’re going to be reaching into your wallet pretty often, which would make it quite a hassle. They do make is pretty easy to buy and add airtime though, as well they should.Text messagesText messages cost 5 cents each to send and receive.OptionsYou can choose to add certain features to your plan, but it will cost you either a daily or weekly charge. Features such as unlimited in calling from anyone in the Suncom network costs $20 a week. This is $80 a month! I think that’s kind of ridiculous for a prepaid plan, unless all you’re doing is avoiding the credit check that comes with a standard cell phone plan. Then there’s the unlimited calling and texting anyone in the Suncom network for $25 a week -- $100 a month. More reasonably priced features include unlimited text messages or unlimited nights for 75 cents a day.SummaryAt 10 cents a minute, a Suncom Goodcall plan might be worth a try in your area if the coverage is stronger than for some of the other carriers.Their unlimited service plan could be useful if you're a heavy phone user at certain times, like the summer, and don't want to tie yourself into a long-term contract. If you're looking to switch you can check out some . . .
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