Would you switch from AT&T to a Verizon iPhone?
Would you switch from AT&T to a Verizon iPhone 4 if such a mythical beastie ever proves real? You'd gain a different network footprint, which could provide better voice and data coverage in your area, but you'd also lose simultaneous voice and data as EVDO Rev A currently can't walk and chew that gum at the same time.
You'd also trade AT&T customer service for Verizon customer service, which could be good or bad depending on your experience. Likewise, while AT&T has received tons of flack for their network, they've also had 3+ years of experience handling massive amounts of iPhone traffic, something Verizon may also struggle with.
We've already asked if Verizon Droid owners would switch to a Verizon iPhone, so fair's fair, if you're an AT&T iPhone owner, would you switch to Verizon iPhone? Simple answer in the poll up top, and tell us why or why not in the comments.
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AT&T since 2003 not switching. Still using my 32gb 3GS since last summer. Looking to go android when a bigger screen high spec phone hits AT&T this fall. The streak or captivate isn't it, waiting for something better htc desire hd maybe please...
@Mike The Verizon Unlimited data plan is ABSOLUTELY unlimited The 5gb limit applies to wireless cards and modems, not phone data. Get the facts straight.
AT&T since before Cingular (Pac Bell Wireless)...Not gonna let go of my tons of bonuses and retention plans/features.
With AT&T since 2000. Would not switch for anything. Other than the AT&T guy being rude about not taking my defective iPhone 3GS back I have never had trouble with AT&T. Great customer service, good coverage, and the expertise of dealing with the iPhone for the past 4 years. Verizon will buckle
Yes, I'll switch to Verizon for an iPhone 4 the moment it is released. It is coming, Santa Clause called me from the North Pole on Verizon's superior network from his iPhone 4, the Easter Bunny texted me from his Verizon iPhone 4, and the Great Pumpkin emailed me from his new MobileMe account since getting his Verizon iPhone 4. The Great Pumpkin was one of the first Verizon customers and as you all know would never switch.
If you have not figured it out, this is another the iPhone is coming to Verizon soon rumors that will most likely not pan out. But if it does, I doubt I'll switch. AT&T has A-List, microcell with unlimited calling while on the Microcell or any call started on it, a huge foot print network, and roll over. Their network and they are use to handling huge amounts of data. AT&T handles more data that Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile combined. Are there problems, sure but if Verizon gets the iPhone 4 just wait to see how "the Network" handles it. Please switch if you are unhappy with AT&T, it will free up the network more and AT&T will make huge profits from all the early termination fees and they can use some of that to upgrade their network even more.
Verizon is currently working on their new LTE advanced network...to be fully deployed by 2012. This will blow all other carriers out of the water!
Left AT&T and the iPhone last November for Verizon and the Droid. Planning to stay with both Verizon and an Android based phone for quite a while.
No simultaneous data and voice on Verizon? Slower 3G speeds? Not for me. I know where I drop calls and deal with it accordingly. AT&T app Mark the Spot on the homepage to ping them every time I do drop a call. They've actually fixed a few spots and let me know.
Why are people saying that Verizon's tech is old? GSM is older than CDMA by 12 years at the least. Even if AT&T has a newer version of GSM tech that's newer than Verizon's CDMA2000, Verizon's tech seems to be a lot more reliable than AT&T's from what I hear from everyone.
And Sprint uses the same CDMA2000 tech so I don't see why anyone says that they would rather see the iPhone go to Sprint instead of Verizon. Yeah Sprint has WiMAX, but where is it? They've had it for almost 2 years and it's in what? 30 cities across the country? And how long did it take them to get a 4G phone? And soon they're gonna have the Samsung Epic 4G as their second. Verizon has at least four 4G phones ready for the end of this year for when they launch LTE. I believe one of them is the Blackberry Storm 3 (Eew!)
Verizon invests their money in their network, they are proud of their network, it's their baby. It's what they advertise almost all the time, they didn't start advertising specific phones until the Droid came a long. I believe them when they said they'll have nationwide 4G coverage by April 2012 which is their goal. Unlike AT&T who will start building their 4G LTE network in 2012.
But whatever you have better luck with, go for it.
YES! ive had verizone since it was GTE Wireless way back with a pager. i am simply holding on a phone without a plan so when iphone comes i will leave att in a QUCK FAST HURRY.
Heck no and I'm not a true fan of AT&T but have coworkers with verizon and their Internet speed is a joke. I love the fact I can be on a call and surf the web at the same time.
The only way I would swtich is if I had the same ability to talk on my phone and use applications connected to the web.
I'm on a Verizon plan now and if I could get out of the contract without the termination fee I'd switch in a heartbeat. It isn't the service or coverage. It's the absurdly costly plans. I'm presently paying Verizon $185 a month for voice, one additional line, and data packages for two phones @ $30 EACH. I've downgraded the voice plan repeatedly and Verizon tells me there just isn't a cheaper one. Can't WAIT to get outta here.
I'll stick with ATT. You know why? When 50% of current iPhone users jump to Verizon they're wont be the massive overload on ATT's network anymore! And since ATT has been upgrading to keep up with current levels, they should be fine... while Verizon will have a whole new problem on their hands.
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Absolutely! AT&T is the worst carrier in the country.
I like AT&T. I have had very few "issues" with them. I could count on my hands how many dropped calls that I've experienced, and like Ryan said above, I use "Mark the Spot" and I know the one 3G hole in my town. My husband has Verizon on a blackberry, the "3G" speed seems slower than Edge and he can't even begin to try and send a large email attachment, it just won't work. AT&T has provided me with excellent customer service since day 1 and I have heard a few stories about Verizon's treatment of customers. I am loyal to AT&T. The grass my seem greener on the other side but you can bet that their water bill is higher.
I have a iPhone with AT&T and a blackberry with Verizon. The iPhone is definitely better of the 2 phones. However, Verizon has WAY better coverage. In all the areas I go to that ATT phone has no service at all, Verizon still has at least 2 bars. I rarely go any where that my Verizon phone doesn't work. They are a little more expensive but it's worth it when you know you will always have coverage. They also have better customer service. The ONLY reason I ever went to AT&T was for iPhone.
Started as Cingular taken over by AT&T, complaints not really. iPhone user since 3GS debut, signal issue I blame Apple not AT&T. I have 1 iPhone, 1 blackberry plus 2 others on the AT&T no signal on the iPhone but good signal on the other phones. Besides Verizon flushes unused minutes away.
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