I just bought a new phone and I wanted to get a carrier.My friend suggested me to get idea.so I bought idea sim card and it got activated within a day.It has got a great network coverage, every where I go it always has its network.Its plans are little bit expensive but they are worth it.it has got a good internet plans and it some times offers free internet.what I didn’t like about idea is its customer service.They will always put you on a hold.And there is one more thing idea gets really annoying when they keep calling you with there new offers.Overall good network.If you live in village areas idea will get you covered.