Verizon Vs. AT&T: End Time Has Begun

Verizon or AT&T? I can tell you that I've course had countless complaints about AT&T's service throughout the time that I've had my iPhone. I can also confidently say that the product as outweighed any complaints that I might have had during that time. As far as the tool, being the iPhone, I once heard it said from a T-Mobile rep in the (Birmingham AL, Galleria) mall that "it's good for games and such" -- well I would have to say that's ludicrous. As any hard core smart-phone user will tell you that ANY phone at this level is a business, personal and social extension of who you are. To say I only use it for games is like saying I only using my TV to see the weather. But I digress.

So should you switch providers? Here's what we know:

• Existing AT&T customers who want to switch carriers will need to purchase a new device -- and they'll face early termination fees of up to $325 to break an ongoing contract.

• You can't talk and use data on the Verizon iPhone. Verizon's CDMA network only allows one at a time. You can do this on AT&T.

• The antenna on the Verizon iPhone is slightly different. Does that mean it's a better antenna? Does it fix the "Antennagate" problem? It's too early to tell. We have photos for you here.

• The Verizon iPhone acts as a mobile hotspot. Verizon will let you share your 3G connection with up to five users. No word yet on pricing.

• Verizon's iPhone will not work overseas. There's no GSM in the Verizon iPhone, so it won't work internationally. Apple's Phil Schiller confirmed this with us earlier.

• Data plans will probably be different. There's still no word whether or not Verizon will offer unlimited data for the iPhone. AT&T's highest plan caps data at 2 GB. (Early reporting says Verizon has a $30 uncapped monthly plan versus AT&T's $25 monthly plan.) ~ COMPARISON: Verizon Vs. AT&T iPhone

I see no real compelling items within this list that would make me jump ship at this time. I will say that any network is going to face issues and with the bandwidth vortex that is the iPhone and will more than likely bog any network infastructure. To what degree reamins to be seen.

Now if you start changing the iPhone itself you might compell me to leave. That being said here's a couple if things that immidately come to mind that I would like to see:

• Tazer function
• Ice Scraper
• Clairvoyance
• Carbon fiber anything
• Scuba pack (optional)
• Glow paint rave mechanism
• Self cleaning screen
• Chinese star defense mode
• Pocket shaver
• Lock pick
• Hover mode
• Theme music function
• "Lucky Cat" chip
• Cloaking ability (optional)
• "The Clapper" lost and find sensor
• Programable 'dropped call' message -- like "BOOYAH!"
• +20 to hit on any roll
• ...and lasers.

Comments

[Jessica]

I am very excited about the Verizon Iphone, although I am going to give it about a year or so so Verizon can work out some kinks! I love my android phone, but the user interface of the Iphone is better in my opinion. Not being able to talk and use data at the same time will be fixed within a year (if not in June when Apple releases their latest Iphone version as they have done every year). I also think that you should add to your list : ATM money dispenser, able to project a holographic Chuck Norris to give you daily affirmations, and diaper changing abilities. CHEERS!

[Justice Mitchell]

Jess,

All your points are more than fair to say. I also think that there are many great products out there in the Android market. It's also fair to say that I'm just an "Apple Snob" and have been since the first PowerPC I bought almost twenty years ago when you needed a small business loan to afford them. I'm [really] excited to watch the tablet market heat up this year; this level of competitive nature of development can only improve the overall products.

I love your additions to the list. Keep em' coming!

love ~ JM

[liz]

I love Apple AND Verizon :) I'm with Jessica... gonna wait for some kinks to be worked out, though.

[Justice Mitchell]

Liz,

I love being an "early adopter" but I think it's fair to say that with the mass exodus that I assume wi occur I think your both smart in waiting. Even though I must say I'm trying to hold out for the iPhone 5 as I type away on a 3GS. And the iPad 2, we have one know but I want one with FaceTime ability. Oh, the waiting! June! Meh.