Yes, I love the iphone. Yes, I hate AT&T's service. Yes, I want to switch to Verizon. But is it really the best thing to do? Maybe, maybe not. Here's a few facts:-Verizon is only going to have a CDMA version of the iphone4...and the iphone5 should be out by June.
-ETF...more money to spend money.
-Calls: In general, Verizon will drop less calls. It's unclear what impact the iPhone will have on its network, but we don't expect it to be as bad as AT&T was in its early years. Verizon's network has proven itself to be more robust.
-Speed: In general, AT&T has the faster 3G network, and in some cases it's a great deal faster than Verizon.
-Simultaneous voice and data: Only AT&T is capable of talking on the phone and surfing the web at the same time, but Verizon is working on a solution, saying the fix might be implemented by the end of this year.
-GSM and UMTS technology is widely used worldwide. UMTS phones can be easily moved from one UMTS network to another, making them ideal for international use.
-[CDMA] can't use a SIM card, making it far more difficult to switch handsets.
-I need a Hotspot, and the Viphone will do it, AT&T won't.
-Rates: gonna be about the same, but would hope to see some competitive discounting.
Dropped calls hasn't been my big beef, it's been accessing data...but even that's not clear cut. For instance; Chicago and the beach, couldn't get a damn AT&T signal. Home & Atlanta, no problem. So do I give up speed everywhere to have a better chance at data everywhere? I'm just not sure. Need more thoughts and opinions, check these links:
The Verizon iPhone Is Here
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What’s the Difference Between AT&T and Verizon’s 3G Networks?
Can Verizon Handle The Traffic?
Verizon iPhone Can Act as a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Don't Buy the Verizon iPhone 4
Here's How to Ditch Your AT&T iPhone and Switch to a Verizon iPhone for Free
