The N1 on Verizon vs. T-mobile

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hazey

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Ok I'm getting the Nexus one, but the thing is, should I wait for it's release on Verizon (sometime in the spring?), or go ahead and get it now for T-Mobile.

A few things to concider:

I'm currently with verizon and I have to keep my number if I switch.

I live in eastern MD, I've looked at the map for T-Mobile and they don't have 3G in my town.

Which carrier would have a better deal? Assuming I get the unlimited data plan, and unlimited texts.

My job takes me all up and down the east coast. Almost half of the month I am away from home.

Which network would best take advantage of the N1's capabilities?

Most of my friends and family are on Verizon.

I'm sure you guys can help! Thanks for your help,
 
You pretty much have everything set against switching carriers, you already have Verizon, most of your circle has Verizon.. there is no 3G in your city where Verizon has it, and I'm sure that you're happy with VZ. What would be the reason to switch now? Unless you've got to have your hands on one now, you should wait for the VZW N1. The N1 itself won't offer the most of what T-Mobile has to offer due to radio issues.. so I'd just wait for that VZ N1.

Of course the monthly savings would be a plus.. it's T-Mobile.

Also the T-Mobile 3G maps aren't working properly, you have to zoom in at the 10 mile mark for it to properly show 3G coverage.
 
It is all about which carrier has the coverage when and where you need it - where you live, work, travel and play. The cheapest plan is too expensive if you cannot get a signal and cannot make a call when you need to do so.

If Verizon provides the coverage you need, then why switch just to get a phone? What is more important- cell coverage or a cool paper weight when you don't have a decent signal?
 
T-Mobile has coverage up and down the east coast, so really it shouldn't be a problem unless you visit rural areas often. If you want to try it out I suggest you don't port over and test everything out..
 
T-Mobile will give a discount ($20 on the everything plan IIRC) on your monthly cost if you bring your own phone (N1), Verizon will not. Helps you recoup the cost of buying the N1.

T-Mobile's N1 works on T-mobile in the US, most GSM 3G networks outside the US, Verizon's phone is an unknown right now.

T-mobile is set to upgrade their network to 3.5G speeds, Verizon is not

Verizon is known for good nationwide coverage of 3G, T-mobile is not. I live in the ATL area and have not had an issues with 3G coverage on TMO, but you need to make sure what your situation is before you commit to Verizon or T-mobile.
 
Would stay with Verizon, I switched to local carrier for a few reasons and am happy with service and cost. No Contract and $46/month 500 min and unlimited text & data, 3g coverage is excellent.
 
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