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ATT wireless vs Verizon vs Sprint

Posted on 12/21/16 at 2:58 am
Posted by LongTime Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2010
2457 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 2:58 am
In Baton Rouge
seem that my ATT bill is way more than it should be with 5 phones and 2 tablets;
Is Sprint a reasonable alternative? Is Verizon less expensive than ATT?

Been a long time ATT customer and really don't want to switch but my bills are outrageous and even have some data overage charges occasionally.
Posted by DupontsCircle
Dupont Circle
Member since Jun 2016
5823 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 3:28 am to
I haven't had a wireless bill in 2 years. Work pays for it.

T-Mobile is the best I find in DC metro. Verizon is decent in BR area. ATT about even.

Sprint is garbage.
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29212 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 6:07 am to
Verizon is the most expensive, but their coverage is best.

Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
31926 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 6:11 am to
Verizon has the best coverage, and Ive never had an issue with customer service...

Might cost a few more bucks but its worth it
Posted by dboy8713
Member since Aug 2011
236 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 6:16 am to
Go with Verizon. They have some good phone deals going on til the end of the month, and with the new plan, you get 2 GB bonus data per new line.

I have two lines/ 12 GB shared with rollover for $105 after taxes and fees.

Coverage is unbeatable. I can get 4G in the middle of the lake.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38511 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 6:55 am to
quote:

Is Sprint a reasonable alternative?


I have the Sprints.

If I had to rank them, based upon personal use or people that I know and trust:

1. Verizon
2a. AT&T
2b. Sprint
4. T-Mobile

Sprint, and I have been a customer for 8 years, has improved considerably over the years in the Baton Rouge area. Yes, there past reputation is well-deserved, but in terms of voice calls, I have no issues. Occasionally, I'll pick up a 3G signal inside a large building or have a "slower" internet connection than a customer with Verizon, but it's not enough to make me want to consider switching, especially when cost is factored in.

AT&T, is simply garbage. Dropped calls, network busy (LSU, Great Flood), outages and poor customer service (credit on 3rd month after Great Flood), etc. Not worth it to me.

Verizon is the best, but they're very proud of their pricing.

T-Mobile offers "Binge On" but unfortunately their service is very limited in the Prairieville area (not-existent in some parts).

With Sprint, I pay $100.00 per month for 2 lines. Unlimited everything. No data caps. And I have no contract.
Posted by PrideofTheSEC
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2012
4980 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 7:13 am to
quote:

Verizon is the most expensive, but their coverage is best.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17126 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 8:43 am to
I had Sprint 10 years ago in BR because my brother was an empolyee and my bill was stupid cheap.

Their network sucked and customer service was worse.

I have been with Verizon ever since and have zero complaints. LSU and flood coverage were excellent
Posted by Badman
West Monroe, LA
Member since Nov 2009
2703 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 9:05 am to
Does T-Mobil or Sprint allow you to "audit" their service to see if the coverage is acceptable in the area you live in?
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38511 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 9:12 am to
Each should have a trial period of approximately 14 days or just less.

You simply pay for the days that you use the service activated. If you don't like it, return it and look elsewhere.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69049 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 9:14 am to
I had Sprint three years ago and it sucked. Now I have ATT but it's $245 a month for four lines, with one of those lines being an emergency flip phone for the kids when they go to sleep overs.
ALl of our phones are S5s as well, so due for upgrade. I wanted the Note, but the recall ruined that plan.

Posted by foj1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
3737 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 9:20 am to
T mobile coverage sucks outside of metro areas. Used to have ATT but their customer service sucks.
Now have Verizon since August. Have been pleased
Posted by TbirdSpur2010
ALAMO CITY
Member since Dec 2010
134026 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 9:25 am to
Prefer AT&T. Their customer service is leaps and bounds better than what I had when I was with Verizon. Also, I bundle my internet and TV with my phone so it's quite economical.
Posted by LSU-MNCBABY
Knightsgate
Member since Jan 2004
24343 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 10:04 am to
Switched to Verizon after the flood, our bill is half of what is was with att and the service is better
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
65528 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 10:18 am to
Spur, I have Verizon (from AT&T) for about six years. I've been as happy as I think I could be with all facets of the relationship. We've (business plan) got about 30 phones and about 8 tablets, the bill is almost exactly the same as when we started with them.

Their international plans are cheap and wonderful as well.

Mrs. Füt has AT&T and is OK with the coverage.

Happy Christmas to you & the Misses!
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
84610 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 10:19 am to
quote:

but my bills are outrageous


Well what are they?

ETA: 5 phones and 2 tablets on a 25GB mobile share plan with ATT is $250/month ($110 for the plan and $20 per line). If you have WiFi at home, that amount of data should be enough, but when you step up to the 30GB or 40GB plans it gets pretty pricey.

Many employers offer plan discounts with ATT, so check and see if you're eligible for a 16% discount on the plan itself, which saves ~$17.
This post was edited on 12/21/16 at 10:33 am
Posted by lsucoonass
shreveport and east texas
Member since Nov 2003
68446 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 10:23 am to
Go with cricket or something like that
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
65678 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 10:30 am to
We've had Verizon for a long time. Never had a problem with service.

quote:

Is Sprint a reasonable alternative?


We live in Gonzales, wife's company pays for a sprint phone for her. almost no service at all in our area.
Posted by hawgfaninc
https://youtu.be/torc9P4-k5A
Member since Nov 2011
46348 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 10:45 am to
Get Google Fi
Posted by MontyFranklyn
T-Town
Member since Jan 2012
23830 posts
Posted on 12/21/16 at 11:09 am to
This! As soon as my phone is paid for I'm switching to Google
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