Is it worth switching to Verizon from AT&T?
Many have wondered for some time if they should transfer personally from AT&T to Verizon for their cellular phone and broadband requirements. One should take several important considerations before evaluating if switching makes sense.
Coverage & Reliability
Verizon also has slightly better 4G LTE coverage than AT&T Internet and this is especially true in the rural regions. Verizon had the biggest coverage among the four major American carriers with the approximate 75-80% 4G LTE coverage across the country. This can mean that when you are on the road or the move with Verizon, you may be able to get service in more areas such as a remote town. Verizon’s network also appears to be consistently better than that of AT&T with few or no complaints of network breakdown or dropping of calls. But if it is essential to have more coverage gaps and a more stable network, then Verizon might be the one suitable for you.
Data Speeds
Data obtained from the latest speed tests does show that while there may be slight differences in download and upload speeds, Verizon and AT&T are almost at par on a national level. NOTE: However, the speeds of Verizon are higher in some regions while there are regions where AT&T is faster. If you are in a place where Verizon has a significant lack of speed compared to AT&T’s, then switching may give you faster browsing and streaming. However, it is advisable to test your speeds on those places that you mostly frequent to get the real experience.
Plans & Features
Both the service providers AT&T and Verizon have multiple service plans that are available with different amounts of data, added features, etc. It is up to the customer to choose the best plan according to their usage requirement. Overall, with individual unlimited data plans, AT&T is more likely to have more options of a more affordable and flexible nature. But Verizon typically offers superior family/shared plans and/or incentives like a free year of Disney Plus. So, always look at the pricing and additional benefits offered by the plans for a particular network and choose accordingly.
Device Selection
Apple and Samsung are the major brands that are available on AT&T and Verizon and they sell most of their popular models. However, there could be occasional instances where a certain make or model of a device will be available only from one carrier. Therefore, if there is a particular device that you are interested in, it is wise to first check the compatibility of the carriers. Verizon usually offers a more comprehensive range of exclusive devices such as Google Pixel which may not always offered in AT&T.
Customer Service
According to consumer satisfaction polls, Verizon is ranked higher than AT&T when it comes to customer service – helpfulness, technical support, issue solving, retail store experiences, etc As such, if you have had some issues with the poor AT&T customer service and their representatives’ unwillingness or inability to assist, switching to Verizon could be a better internet service experience. Just remember that Verizon’s phone support often longer wait times than some of their competitors.
Switching Costs/Hassle
Well, changing your wireless carrier is never a major overhaul and always requires some effort – paying off your device, transferring your phone number, activating new SIM cards, and so on; in case of change you have to return the subsidized devices to AT&T. There might also be switching costs, such as $45 for canceling a subscription contract before the agreed period with AT&T. Switching cost means the cost of changing from a current supplier or service provider to another and it has two parts, which are direct and indirect costs that the consumer has to bear to change from one supplier to another and hence the phrase ‘do the math.’ The possible advantages listed above might overshadow such obvious drawbacks as, for instance, financial or organizational ones.
In summary, here are some key reasons to consider switching from AT&T to Verizon
+ You travel to the countryside/areas with little or no signal connection more often than you would in an area with Verizon’s signal.
Some of the things that may make you deem AT&T’s network as slow are;
Other companies have unlimited data plans better suited to your usage patterns and wallet.
You seek the opportunity to own new generation phones such as Google Pixel.
> AT&T’s customer care has been somehow poor in meeting your requirements
- On the flip side, it may not be worth the hassle to switch if: On the flip side, it may not be worth the hassle to switch if:
- Also, you don’t often travel out of metro areas that already have a good signal of AT&T.
- That’s why now you’re satisfied with the speeds and reliability of AT&T up to this point.
- Your data usage aligns itself more with what AT&T offers in terms of plans and rates.
- You desire portable from other carriers so that you can be flexible with what you want to use
- Changing the logistics will come with certain charges and will be very inconvenient.
As always – check what shop service, coverage, and plan cost in your scenario before deciding to switch to the wireless provider. However, many people can see that Verizon provides certain reliability and capability superior to AT&T which deserves attention.
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