cell service suggestions?

[hauntmeister.livejournal.com]

I've currently got T-Mobile on my cell phone, and most of Davis Square is a black hole for me. I get almost no service along Elm street, and none at all inside Redbone's or Diesel.

Anybody got suggestions for a carrier with better coverage in the area?

just don't expect to get your bloody black backpack back

[gibson.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know a good place to score a backpack? I've tried City Sports in Porter, Target, Micro Center, and a few other places, but I haven't been oh-so-impressed with anything I've seen so far. I need something to hold a couple of textbooks, my laptop (14"), a bunch of toys (digital camera, iPod, cell), and other random bits and pieces.

Normally I would just order something online, but I need it by Tuesday. Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks!