- Dec 10, 2010
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lol the question had to be asked. anyway i was wondering if you think i should jump to Verizon or stay on sprint, im leaning towards Verizon
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Looks like it's fixed.It was adding some post info at the beginning of the hyperlink.
Sprint: good phone on ****ty carrier = ****ty phone (end user experience)
Verizon: good phone on good carrier = great phone (end user experience)
I used to be on Verizon for a long, long time. Hesitantly made the switch to Sprint when the Epic 4G came out. I will be going back to Verizon immediately once the Thunderbolt comes out and pay the Sprint ETF.
Reason being - Verizon's 3G speeds were consistently faster and more reliable. I also work in an area where Sprint coverage is dubbed "Best", but in the room I work, I get 1 or 2 bars and internet speed is practically non-existent. Verizon connects just fine with no problems, same for fellow AT&T users. And my vacation home in the hills of Tennesse only has Verizon 3G coverage.
Last, but not least, I can get a plan on Verizon for the same price as Sprint for what I need. Some of the extra "perks" included in Sprint's plans that you have to pay extra for on Verizon are not necessary for me and I hardly ever used them.
As far as WiMax vs LTE - I have confidence in Verizon's claim that they'll have their entire 3G footprint covered in 4G by the end of 2013, whereas Wimax is just a guessing game currently. And judging from early LTE user reports of performance, LTE seems to be killer and I expect it to be fast and reliable even once more users start using the network.
Bottom line for me - A smartphone can be great, but if the network isn't up to par, then it's not a very satisfying experience. Although Sprint's customer service was great and their plan offered great value, I can't wait to go back to Verizon and be back on their network with an Evo-esque device, but with updated hardware and software improvements.