Exhibit 12.1 ALAMOSA (DELAWARE), INC. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (dollars in thousands) 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------- Fixed Charges Interest expense 2,641 25,775 81,730 102,863 99,914 Capitalized interest 657 -- 1,752 265 -- Rental expense 618 1,965 8,260 10,735 10,678 ---------------------------------------------------------- Total Fixed Charges 3,916 27,740 91,742 113,863 110,592 ========================================================== Earnings Net Loss before income taxes (32,836) (80,189) (227,864) (469,848) (94,822) Fixed Charges 3,916 27,740 91,742 113,863 110,592 Capitalized interest (657) -- (1,752) (265) -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Earnings (29,577) (52,449) (137,874) (356,250) 15,770 Earnings to Fixed Charges -- -- -- -- 0.14% Deficiency 33,493 80,189 229,616 470,113 94,822