I get random texts from my provider but never telemarketers. I only get 1-2 bars in my home but I found that if I set my phone down and use the speakerphone that my calls are quite clear. I find that strange since you can put your keyless entry for your car against your wrist and boost the signal quite a bit. I was always against land lines since I got my 1st cell (why pay for 2 phones), then I had to spend a couple nights in jail, ever tried remembering the land line # of the few people that don't use strictly cells? I only had 1 person to call, my mom :-(