Verizon vs. At&T

[Adman513]

We're a family of 4, and we're going to pull the trigger soon on getting our youngest a phone. We've been AT&T customers forever, but I'm seriously considering switching to Verizon, especially as they have the $45/for 4 unlimited data, talk, and text plan going. I used to believe that AT&T had the better nationwide service in terms of getting a signal, but after a trip to Colorado last year with some friends, those who had Verizon could get a signal in extremely remote locations whereas we were in a dead zone.

Anybody got any opinions on switching? I believe I'm the only one that's still on an AT&T "contract," but it expires in May. Does Verizon buy out contracts in order to get you to be a customer? Any other incentives (discounts/free phones)? Thanks, and I'll take my call off the air...

 

[Pokes15]

Verizon's coverage destroys At&t.

 

[osuengineer]

Wife's work iPhone on Verizon won't work downstairs, we actually had to move her office upstairs, just so she could take calls. ATT works all over the house. I think each network has dead spots. Key is to (somehow) find which network is better for your normal everyday sphere of travel, and go with that one.

 

[EvilPOKES]

Just depends on where you are...Verizon is shit in Indiana, but ATT and T-Mobile are great...pricing wise, I think Verizon wins.

 

[The Duke]

Both are miserable companies.

 

[OSUIvan]

Prices are similar, speeds are very close, both are going to be stronger in some places than others... You really can go wrong with either, but the thing I like more about ATT is that you can talk and surf the web at the same time.

 

[capanski]

We had ATT. Got tired of the sub par service and rude customer reps and made the switch to Verizon. No regrets.

 

[KCCowboy1]

ATT is better. Bundle with other products and it's a no brainer.

 

[CBradSmith]

We had ATT. Got tired of the sub par service and rude customer reps and made the switch to Verizon. No regrets.