“ Originally Posted by only1penny 
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i've been on the new verizon radio for just a day and i haven't been able to check battery life, though it's no worse than the telus. however, i did notice reception difference. i work in a freezer at a warehouse in wixom, mi. not much gets good service there, but it's known that verizon does hold the best signal. so i decided to flash the new v radio and it has been a great decision! more bars....anywhere. i believe the battery life is better too but i'll have to monitor over a longer period. so if anyone is using that great telus radio here on the eastside of MI i would suggest giving the new v radio a spin. and that's what i think
i have to agree. in grand rapids michigan the verizon radio does get the same battery as the telus life wise but hte signal strenght with the verizon radio is a much better difference even in my basement when i was getting just about 1-2 bars if i was lucky and now im at 2-3 steady :) loving it so far and going pretty damn well if i should say so myself...... i would recommend if verizon is the main in your area to go and give this radio a whirl.