johnnyracer
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We're open to all the networks, but we would like the people that use the services opinion and not the networks themselves...Help!
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Which cell phone service...Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T?
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chessit_mwt
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Well, I know this isn’t want you want to hear but you have to find the answer yourself. Getting the best provider is based on your individual needs; not which company is the best. The best thing to do is compare each of the following points:
• Compare where each provider has service vs. where you will physically be in a typical day of your lifestyle. As an example, you would not want AT&T or T-Mobile if there is no signal at your house. All providers list an interactive map on each of their websites.
• Out of the people you are going to talk to the most, find out which provider is used the most. (If they have service where you live) This will reduce your cost because most providers have what are called “mobile to mobile minutes” and the calls are free between mobile phones of the same carrier without an extra charge. You can use these free included minutes to get a lower plan vs. going with someone who your friends and family don’t use and having to buy a higher plan to account for the number of minutes you will use to talk to them. The exception to this is Sprint, which charges you minutes if you are not using one of their towers for signal. (This means anytime you call using a non-sprint tower, you will be charged: See their terms and conditions).
• Review the strengths of each carrier. As an example, AT&T is great for technology but Verizon is great for general Customer Service when you call for assistance.
There are a lot of other things to consider that would take all day to write about; features, technology etc. I would suggest that you contact each one to see if you get a discount because of where you work. Most carriers will give you a discount on your invoice if you are a teacher, government worker or student. I hope this helps.
• Compare where each provider has service vs. where you will physically be in a typical day of your lifestyle. As an example, you would not want AT&T or T-Mobile if there is no signal at your house. All providers list an interactive map on each of their websites.
• Out of the people you are going to talk to the most, find out which provider is used the most. (If they have service where you live) This will reduce your cost because most providers have what are called “mobile to mobile minutes” and the calls are free between mobile phones of the same carrier without an extra charge. You can use these free included minutes to get a lower plan vs. going with someone who your friends and family don’t use and having to buy a higher plan to account for the number of minutes you will use to talk to them. The exception to this is Sprint, which charges you minutes if you are not using one of their towers for signal. (This means anytime you call using a non-sprint tower, you will be charged: See their terms and conditions).
• Review the strengths of each carrier. As an example, AT&T is great for technology but Verizon is great for general Customer Service when you call for assistance.
There are a lot of other things to consider that would take all day to write about; features, technology etc. I would suggest that you contact each one to see if you get a discount because of where you work. Most carriers will give you a discount on your invoice if you are a teacher, government worker or student. I hope this helps.
Christopher
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Well my wife and I and our kids at one time we had all of these networks at the same time. We travel a lot, all over the place. We went to the Grand Canyon and took the hike down to the bottom of the canyon. We decided that it would be a great opportunity to put Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T to the test. Especially Verizon where they claim you can call from any where, we learn that statement is totally false! So each of us with our phones tried calling a family member here in Maine. I have AT&T and out of the 4 different networks I was the only one that was able to call out from the canyon. The call was clear and it never dropped or anything! The other 3 networks never even got a call out!
We were gone for 4 weeks on our vacation, we went every where and during this vacation in 2009 I was the only one with AT&T that was able to call out everywhere and anywhere that we went! The others all had problems here and there.. Needless to say our whole family has AT&T now and no one is complaining any more!! Excellent service!
We were gone for 4 weeks on our vacation, we went every where and during this vacation in 2009 I was the only one with AT&T that was able to call out everywhere and anywhere that we went! The others all had problems here and there.. Needless to say our whole family has AT&T now and no one is complaining any more!! Excellent service!