3 edits | phone hardware I also think that the hardware in the phone makes a difference. I like many people tended to get the freebies or up to mid-level phones and that always seemed to lead me to not like the service. I used a RAZR on Tmobile and that sucked. I switched back to AT&T after many years away and bought the new RAZR2. Wow what a differnence. The 3G service is fantastic and I stuck with a Moto since I used their software (moto phone tools) to sync with Exchange I wanted the same functionality. Also, a side benefit is that I can use my RAZR2 as a modem without having to pay for the data service because the moto software allows functionality and the AT&T software doesnt. I've tested the speed using my laptop with VPN on (work pc) out camping and could pull between 500 - 1.5Mbps. In town, I consistently pull in towards the higher end. Additionally, the RAZR2 itself as a web browser and TV service is really good. The screen isnt huge but it works well and comes in handy to keep the kids happy. Muppets, Disney and all the stuff comes with the service so they can watch shows off the phone. Quite frankly I tried both the IPHONE and the RAZR2 and other than the screen sizes I think the R2 is a better phone...at least for me.
So having used Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile..I think AT&T has started to pull their head out their rear and should continue to keep doing well. Don't get me wrong as I dumped ma bell 5 or 6 years ago because the phones sucked, the service sucked and customer service sucked. I jumped over to T-Mobile for a few years and was happy except my house was in the middle of a low signal zone so that made it sucky at home and traveling was ok as long as I was near an Interstate or major city. Verizon wasn't any better than AT&T at least for me in my area. I've used LG, Nokia and Ericsson as perferred the Nokia when I was on T-mobile, LG when I was on Verizon and just plain dont like the Ericssons at all. |
