I have Verison and it is terrible. I too live in Missouri and have to stand with one leg held high pointing to the North Star (LOL) to get a signal. I've walked into the store and said "Verison" can you hear me now "NO". They didn't seem to amused.Not to mention that it takes over 3hrs for a text message to travel 11 miles. I'm home before my DH ever gets the message.Oh the joys of technology :)