ATT or Verizon? (NYC area)

[bjjp2]

Love my iPad. Only gripe is with the ATT 3G performance in certain areas. If I get an iPad 2, any reason to think Verizon will be better or worse?

 

[Julien]

In general (all things equal like tower location and signal strength) GSM is better for data and CDMA is better for calls. Most iPhone 4 test have also concluded this.

 

[maflynn]

Get the one that has better coverage in your area. If you're getting poor GSM coverage but superior CDMA coverage go with vzw

 

[JasonR]

Verizon will typically have better and more consistent coverage. AT&T Data will generally be faster IF you can get it.

I've had both the AT&T iPhone 4 and a Verizon iPhone 4, the Verizon phone works better for me.

 

[53x12]

Will you be traveling out of the country?

 

[bjjp2]

Will you be traveling out of the country?

Occasionally, but not much.

 

[rkdiddy]

Personally, I'm getting a 32GB w/ ATT 3G. Since I currently have a Verizon iPhone I can use MiWi if I would like or activate the 3G if traveling and/or care about draining my iPhone's battery. In my opinion it is the best of both worlds.

I found this helpful. Source: Apple Insider.

Data Plans:

Tether Plans:

 

[bossxii]

My question is what sort of data speeds are people seeing with their VZW iPhones? I get great local AT&T coverage and speed here in KC, but the reason I am thinking of VZW is the 3 or 4 times I travel back to my parents house VZW has much better coverage. I can use the Wifi hotspot locally but thinking VZW would be better in the long run.

I haven't used VZW 3G in nearly 4 years... any speed results out there?

 

[xraytech]

Love my iPad. Only gripe is with the ATT 3G performance in certain areas. If I get an iPad 2, any reason to think Verizon will be better or worse?

You sorta answered your own question. If you are unhappy with AT&T service on your iPad 1, chances are you will be unhappy with it on iPad 2.

I am not saying Verizon would be a better option. It is conceivable that Verizon and AT&T coverage in your area are both equally crappy. Check and double check coverage maps and ask other users in your area and go from there.

 

[bjjp2]

I'm in NYC area if that helps. Commute up to Westchester by train and for most of the trip my 3G on iPad is surprisingly atrocious.

 

[bjjp2]

Now that it's out, anybody in NY who can compare?