Carrier AT&T vs Verizon (4 lines with 10GB shared data)

[elthesensai]

I'm just going to go ahead and say that T-Mobile is the way to go. I left AT&T after the whole sponsored data crap. I refuse to support any company that doesn't support an open internet. With that being said if you need to go with one of these guys I'd go with AT&T.

 

[617aircav]

There's a thought. Is it possible to get the device on contract and just pay the ETF after a month has passed and go back to the $15 line fee?



$199 upfront cost

$325 ETF

$36 activation fee

$25 add'l charge for 1 month

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$585

Yes. You can break you're contract and pay the etf.

 

[rui no onna]

Yes. You can break you're contract and pay the etf.

Actually, what I'm curious about is what if you want to still keep service but pay the ETF?

 

[T5BRICK]

I'm just going to go ahead and say that T-Mobile is the way to go.

Unfortunately T-Mobile just doesn't have the coverage that AT&T or Verizon offer. Where I live, T-Mobile barely gets voice or data coverage at my home or work. AT&T and Verizon have LTE.

Actually, what I'm curious about is what if you want to still keep service but pay the ETF?

Last time I looked into this they wouldn't let you. I wanted to pay my ETF to end my contract just so I could unlock my iPhone 4s for international use. I couldn't end my contract without canceling my service according to several AT&T reps I spoke with on the phone.

 

[Xenomorph]

verizon costs a little more but they have better voice and indoor coverage

This really depends on where you live.

My last job provided a Verizon phone. I had to stand by my window to get a signal.
I'm in the St. Louis area, so it's not like I'm in the middle of nowhere.

AT&T has the best coverage and now pricing where I'm at (I get 5 bars at home).
I was considering switching to T-Mobile, due to cheaper costs. Their high-frequencies (1700/1900/2100) are just terrible where I work (NO in-door coverage).

Since AT&T has dropped subsidies, my monthly bill is as cheap as it would have been with T-Mobile, but I get to keep my coverage!

 

[elthesensai]

Unfortunately T-Mobile just doesn't have the coverage that AT&T or Verizon offer. Where I live, T-Mobile barely gets voice or data coverage at my home or work. AT&T and Verizon have LTE.







Last time I looked into this they wouldn't let you. I wanted to pay my ETF to end my contract just so I could unlock my iPhone 4s for international use. I couldn't end my contract without canceling my service according to several AT&T reps I spoke with on the phone.

Which is why I said if you have to go with these two guys I'd go with AT&T. They're speeds are fast and their voice calls sound better than Verizon. The minute you get coverage in your neighborhood is say leave.

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This really depends on where you live.



My last job provided a Verizon phone. I had to stand by my window to get a signal.

I'm in the St. Louis area, so it's not like I'm in the middle of nowhere.



AT&T has the best coverage and now pricing where I'm at (I get 5 bars at home).

I was considering switching to T-Mobile, due to cheaper costs. Their high-frequencies (1700/1900/2100) are just terrible where I work (NO in-door coverage).



Since AT&T has dropped subsidies, my monthly bill is as cheap as it would have been with T-Mobile, but I get to keep my coverage!

I pay $70 for unlimited everything. I was getting discounts like crazy from AT&T with unlimted call and texts with 5GB data and paid $91. That was a lot of retention discounts. How is AT&T cheaper in anyway?

 

[infantrytrophy]

I'm just going to go ahead and say that T-Mobile is the way to go. I left AT&T after the whole sponsored data crap. I refuse to support any company that doesn't support an open internet. With that being said if you need to go with one of these guys I'd go with AT&T.

Yes T-Mobile can be a good choice - if you have good coverage where you need it. I switched from VZW to ATT (best choice for me) because TMob did not have good coverage at my home. ATT was the best signal inside the home; VZW and TM had no signal inside.

T-Mobile has a fantastic offer in their tablet data plans. You can get a TMob SIM card and sign up for a FREE data plan for a tablet with 200 MB/month. When you need more data (when traveling, for example), you can just sign up for more data when you need it. TMobile's data plans are great - good choices and low prices. Your needs for a table are different from those for a phone. For a tablet, you would obviously use WiFi at home - you really don't need cellular signal. If you are traveling to a city or built-up area, you would probably find good signal with TMobile.

 

[crzdcolombian]

I had AT&T, Verizon and Tmobile. I think Verizon was the worst of the 3. I have lived in NYC, Boston and in CT. I went from Verizon to AT&T and now T-Mboblie.

I saved like 20-30 bucks for switching from Verizon to T-moblie. I left because of the price, everyone I knew had AT&T so I could do a low minute plan. Verizon had a bunch of dead zones in my area in CT and in Boston. So I was able to leave w/o paying a fee.

AT&T is awesome in my area but being able to save 45 bucks a month gave me a reason to switch. T-Moblie isn't that bad. Defiantly not as good as AT&T but its not like the data is slower(I don't notice it) and there are a couple of places where the service is a bit more spotty.

The thing that is annoying is people take comments personally like you are insulting their kids or something. All 3 have their weaknesses and their pros. Also didn't like that Verizon phones don't work abroad and you can't use text and data at the same time.

 

[I7guy]

Glad you have better coverage while saving money. Forgetting about SVD which IMO is overrated the verizon 5s is unlocked and will work every where.

 

[crzdcolombian]

Glad you have better coverage while saving money. Forgetting about SVD which IMO is overrated the verizon 5s is unlocked and will work every where.

In Verizons defense I had them 5 years ago so they could have potentially gotten better. I remember having Verizon for 4 years during High school and my girlfriend at the time had Cingular which I believe became AT&T and she couldn't get a signal unless she went to a window and stuck her head outside. People are making T-Mobile sound that ******.

Then had AT&T till like 2 months ago. I don't really see much of a difference but then again I am in major Cities. In NYC all 3 services suck tho. When my job make we go somewhere its usually a big city as well. I just think its funny how everyone bashes the company they don't use. The differences between them is pretty minimal.

 

[I7guy]

In Verizons defense I had them 5 years ago so they could have potentially gotten better. I remember having Verizon for 4 years during High school and my girlfriend at the time had Cingular which I believe became AT&T and she couldn't get a signal unless she went to a window and stuck her head outside. People are making T-Mobile sound that ******.

Then had AT&T till like 2 months ago. I don't really see much of a difference but then again I am in major Cities. In NYC all 3 services suck tho. When my job make we go somewhere its usually a big city as well. I just think its funny how everyone bashes the company they don't use. The differences between them is pretty minimal.

You answered a different question than I asked. Clearly lower manhattan and the tunnels, where I used to work presents special challenges. And no matter what cell service is very dependent on the square inch of land you are on.

Having said all that while I frequent the big cities I frequent the great out of doors also. So I like verizon at least I have cell service in the middle of nowhere.

 

[rui no onna]

Then had AT&T till like 2 months ago. I don't really see much of a difference but then again I am in major Cities. In NYC all 3 services suck tho. When my job make we go somewhere its usually a big city as well. I just think its funny how everyone bashes the company they don't use. The differences between them is pretty minimal.

I have service with AT&T (postpaid), Verizon (prepaid) and T-Mobile (prepaid, mostly for trial) so I'm an equal opportunity basher.

There are holes in each carrier's service. For me, AT&T is good 95% of the time, Verizon 97% while T-Mobile is just 60-70% in the places where I need service.