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Which Carrier?
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T-Mobile doesn't carry the iPhone officially. Plus who the heck enjoys using Edge speeds nowadays
I was thinking about switching from AT&T to Sprint when the 4s was announced But when the iPhone 4s was released on Sprint and learned about the download speeds I sticked with AT&T. I rather have a speedier 3G network than unlimited.
I see no reason to leave AT&T. All of my lines are with them for years now.
If something happened to ATT, Verizon would be my first pick.
If something happened to ATT, Verizon would be my first pick.
FYI there are a great many iPhones in use on T-Mobile, EDGE or not. Personally I don't need or want a data plan, and have cellular data shut off; I have wifi everywhere I need it, so EDGE is of no concern to me. And although T-Mobile does not carry the iPhone, they certainly do support it, even officially.
I'm happy with ATT. I've been with VZW at various time and they're no worse.
They have their good and bad points. For me VZW likes to try to nickel and dime their customers, e.g., the 2 dollar convenience fee which was just dropped because of backlash.
I also like the idea of a sim card and since I'm not using 4G that means GSM
They have their good and bad points. For me VZW likes to try to nickel and dime their customers, e.g., the 2 dollar convenience fee which was just dropped because of backlash.
I also like the idea of a sim card and since I'm not using 4G that means GSM
Been with AT&T for years. Don't even know what a dropped call is. Data speeds are good. There's no reason for me to switch but I'm contemplating switching to VZW because I'm not really confident in AT&T future in the LTE game. I got mixed views. I'm amazed at VZW fantastic LTE speeds and their deployment and purchasing of spectrum.
I'm too amazed at AT&T deployment of HSPA+ which I thought that was their plan. And why the lowest 'grade' of HSPA+ anyway. T-Mo has the upper HSPA+ correct? I seen some speeds of people on AT&T HSPA+ with HSPA+ devices and they're pretty good that's if there is back haul.
So currently there's no reason for me to switch but I'm also looking at the future.
I'm too amazed at AT&T deployment of HSPA+ which I thought that was their plan. And why the lowest 'grade' of HSPA+ anyway. T-Mo has the upper HSPA+ correct? I seen some speeds of people on AT&T HSPA+ with HSPA+ devices and they're pretty good that's if there is back haul.
So currently there's no reason for me to switch but I'm also looking at the future.
OK so i voted with i'm sticking with AT&T but honestly i'll have to wait to make a true decision till about April when i move into my new house.
Currently my phone on AT&T get's great reception everywhere, and I've never had a problem with reception except in my apartment that I've been in since last may. I tend to get about 1 bar and a decent amount of reception problems, however i'm attributing this to the layout of the building. I'm on the 2nd floor of a 3 floor apartment and i get the problem only when i go to the center of the building.
However when i walk outside, i immediately get 4 - 5 bars. I've checked at the location of where my house is being built and i get 4 bars out there so i think i should be fine with AT&T but my fiance has Verizon so we will just have to see who's is better once we get there.
Currently my phone on AT&T get's great reception everywhere, and I've never had a problem with reception except in my apartment that I've been in since last may. I tend to get about 1 bar and a decent amount of reception problems, however i'm attributing this to the layout of the building. I'm on the 2nd floor of a 3 floor apartment and i get the problem only when i go to the center of the building.
However when i walk outside, i immediately get 4 - 5 bars. I've checked at the location of where my house is being built and i get 4 bars out there so i think i should be fine with AT&T but my fiance has Verizon so we will just have to see who's is better once we get there.
VZW has always had a great network, and LTE is a great example of Verizon ensuring their infrastructure is there and is the best.
Other then their desire to nickel and dime people, I was happy with them and only switched back because of my proclivity for GSM and my wife was an ATT customer so having a single bill made sense.
Edge might not be a concern to you but there are tons of other people who use the iPhone on T-Mobile and can only use Edge. I'll pass on Edge speeds
Change the 22% to 28% on primary line for voice and 28% disc on all data lines with unlimited data and my sentiments are the same.
change the 28% to 27% with unlimited everything and a bill about $65 a month...and that is why I stay with Sprint, regardless of the speeds