I have been tempted to switch to Verizon many times but their price for two iPhones on a family plan is just way too expensive. FYI I'm currently paying $106.89 a month for 2 iPhones. I have 2gb for data while my wife has 200 MB. We also both have 200 text messages at $5 each to keep in touch for those that despise iPhones in general. Since we're both always on a Wi-Fi connection the small data plan hasn't been an issue for either of us.
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ATT vs. Verizon, whats your PERSONAL reasoning? - not a battle over specs
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We've been with AT&T since the Cingular days and have never had coverage issues where we needed them. We also travel internationally every so often and they work well for us with that to. We have LTE where we are so don't see any reason to change right now. Also like that they will at least do early upgrades. We consider switching every year but there hasn't been a good reason to yet.
Better coverage where I am and I am on a family plan with Verizon so I only have to pay my parents like $40 a month, much less then if I where to switch to AT&T and do an individual plan.
I have a iPhone 4 on AT&T but ordered the 5 on Verizon. My reception has been on a steady decline where I live, plus Verizon offers LTE in my area. Didn't have unlimited and only use about 1GB per month.
Only thing I'll miss is my very rare use of simultaneous voice/data. However, Verizon stated over the summer that they plan on turning on voice over LTE nationwide in the beginning of 2013.
Only thing I'll miss is my very rare use of simultaneous voice/data. However, Verizon stated over the summer that they plan on turning on voice over LTE nationwide in the beginning of 2013.
I use both, so as to expand the number of phones to choose from.
AT&T has slightly better coverage, and much better connectivity.
In addition I get the best pricing, annual upgrades, unlimited data, voice & text.
Terrific customer service, and a long track record of consistency, keep me very satisfied.
AT&T has slightly better coverage, and much better connectivity.
In addition I get the best pricing, annual upgrades, unlimited data, voice & text.
Terrific customer service, and a long track record of consistency, keep me very satisfied.
This. The day I can talk and surf (or in my case: talk and give map directions, Talk, and receive and commend on an email....) I'll consider the switch.
Plan prices are about the same for me.
Coverage is slightly better with Verizon.
But talk/surf is the main selling point for me with AT&T
Had AT&T in the midwest and the coverage was great. Moved to the southwest last year and the coverage is not great in our city or surrounding areas, and no LTE. Verizon however has LTE and great coverage, my husband switched a few months ago with a galaxy nexus and I just preordered the iP5 on Verizon.
Yeah, if I go a mile or two up the road, I can get 30mbps down (or at least high 20s).
Just amazes me that going two miles the other way, their LTE service goes from 5 bars down to 1 bar, and the LTE speed drops to less than 2mbps. In the exact same spot, their voice/3G network has 4 bars. What a difference between implementation!
This is in the largest market in the state of VA. I'm hoping their service in this market is a fluke, and they're not just rolling into other markets, throwing up what seems like the least amount of LTE towers as possible, updating their map with yet "another market with LTE", and then quickly moving on to the next market.
I have no doubt that they'll come back and "fill in the gaps" here, but there are just too many now.
I'm glad your market is better!
I get a 20% discount for vzw. And I can't change to att because I have 2 lines with unlimited data. They are both the same just depends on your area.
I debated this quite a bit. We've been with AT&T since the original iPhone, longer actually. Verizon has LTE in my area, I'm not sure if AT&T has LTE anywhere in Oregon.
I use my phone mostly at work. That's where I need faster Internet service. There are several iPhones and androids out here. I've played with them all at one time or another. We've done speed test after speed test. My AT&T iPhone 4 can manage around 4mbs on 3G. My buddies Verizon iPhone 4S gets around 1.1mbs on 3G. It's pretty pathetic.
So, even though there are spots in Oregon that have Verizon LTE, I would be using my iPhone 5 mostly at work where I would be stuck with slow 3G service, and spotty at that.
It's all about coverage where you utilize your device.
Plus, I actually do like talking and surfing.
I use my phone mostly at work. That's where I need faster Internet service. There are several iPhones and androids out here. I've played with them all at one time or another. We've done speed test after speed test. My AT&T iPhone 4 can manage around 4mbs on 3G. My buddies Verizon iPhone 4S gets around 1.1mbs on 3G. It's pretty pathetic.
So, even though there are spots in Oregon that have Verizon LTE, I would be using my iPhone 5 mostly at work where I would be stuck with slow 3G service, and spotty at that.
It's all about coverage where you utilize your device.
Plus, I actually do like talking and surfing.
AT&T ALL THE WAY!
AT&T has 3G with HSPA+ almost everywhere I am. LTE in the larger cities. Verizon.. LTE where I live, but outside of that the coverage is horrid. From Alexandria, La to Leesville La (Fort Polk) NO SERVICE ( not a single tower for 25 plus miles) can't even roam off Sprint as they have no towers either.
If I stayed at home and never went outside my local area having LTE would be great on Verizon, unfortunately for Verizon I live in the real world.
The other thing is I have no issues with AT&T, they provide ROCK SOLID coverage and great service!
AT&T has 3G with HSPA+ almost everywhere I am. LTE in the larger cities. Verizon.. LTE where I live, but outside of that the coverage is horrid. From Alexandria, La to Leesville La (Fort Polk) NO SERVICE ( not a single tower for 25 plus miles) can't even roam off Sprint as they have no towers either.
If I stayed at home and never went outside my local area having LTE would be great on Verizon, unfortunately for Verizon I live in the real world.
The other thing is I have no issues with AT&T, they provide ROCK SOLID coverage and great service!
I have 4 lines with 4 different contract end dates. I also opened my account when ATT was the only carrier with the iPhone. I also constantly use data and voice simultaneously, and Phoenix is covered by LTE from both carriers. If I was starting fresh, it would be a tough decision, but I would probably go with Verizon and get on the shared data wagon.
I've had AT&T since it was Cingular and was never able to get reception in my house, or within a 1mile radius of my house. So after a few years of this, my family just wouldn't stand it anymore So we switched to Verizon. Perfect reception. I moved two hours away for school, and my apartment also doesn't get reception from AT&T (which my boyfriend has) but does from Verizon. I'd say Verizon was definitely the way to go.
So we switched to Verizon. Perfect reception. I moved two hours away for school, and my apartment also doesn't get reception from AT&T (which my boyfriend has) but does from Verizon. I'd say Verizon was definitely the way to go. 
I've been in NYC with my friend who has the S3 on AT&T and me on my other phone, the Rezound and we have done speed tests. Mine continuously came in about 4-5 times more then his, I average between 10-12
AT&T has much better coverage in Texas where Verizon has no signals. And that is mostly west Texas. I tried Verizon and since I live in Texas and drove to many other cities and towns, Verizon had no service in many areas. Actually most areas where AT&T had signals.