Verizon vs AT&T service - Non-Wakeboarding Discussion

LR3w8kbrdr 08-06-2012, 10:52 AM

Ok so the new iphone is coming out in Sept, I'm currently off contract with AT&T and can leave anytime. I've been with AT&T for 5yrs (am gran-fathered in the unlimited data) Im annoyed that I get throttled back every month (I average 4gb/mo) and now only get 1bar in my new condo. I do drop a few calls/mo but who knows if I would with Verizon in these same areas.

They just released their new data shared plans as did Verizon last month. I'll be paying more In my case than I do currently and the same amount no matter which company I choose. Its a pretty close wash since it doesnt matter all my family is on Verizon bc its all unlimited calling under these new plans.

Just wondering if I should go back to Verizon or not?? If I went with Verizon I guess I can combine the bill with my fios and get a $10 credit but not sure if its worth hassle.

***I do NOT want this to be a phone debate, I DONT care about your ice cream sundae etc!

I normally change phones every yr but after getting my iphone4 on day 1 & having it unlocked, I never found the need to upgrade to the 4s.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-06-2012, 10:55 AM

how is sprint in your area? how much are at&t's and verizon's unlimited data plans?

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-06-2012, 11:02 AM

I've always been pretty happy with ATT. It annoys me sometimes when I lose signal in the middle of fricken silicon valley, but it's not a constant problem.

On a recent road trip into the mountains, I did notice that my buddy's Verizon phone had signal everywhere, long after my ATT signal was gone. It was frustrating. So, when the iPhone 5 comes out, I'm going to switch to Verizon and give them a try.

(tn_rider) · (tn_rider) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 08-07-2012, 7:31 AM

Verizon is about to drop the unlimited package even if your grandfathered in. Kinda crooked if you ask me. Tell everyone there is a deadline to get unlimited, then get alll those people to pay their money to get unlimited before its gone. Then take unlimited away, pretty much taking their money.

LR3w8kbrdr 08-07-2012, 7:50 AM

Yeah im not too worried about the whole unlimited thing bc either carrier would throttle me down anyways plus no matter what when i upgrade to the subsidized new phone you're forced into their new plan pricing regardless

(JoLo_Si) · (JoLo_Si) **Join Date: Oct 2011** 08-07-2012, 9:48 AM

AT&T is crap, and I've had it for many years. It's really bad if you travel any where out of a metro area.