Verizon vs. AT&T
My contract has expired with Verizon and I'm looking at new phones. I'd prefer to stay with Verizon for it's coverage and customer service, but there are two things that make me want to switch to AT&T.
Java:
I understand that you can download java applications, such as Google Maps for free on AT&T phones (not just the iPhone and Blackberries, but all handsets that support Java). Does anyone know if Verizon has plans to drop the overpriced and limited availability Brew software for the widely available and often free Java software support?
GSM/World Coverage:
I occasionally travel internationally and would like to be able to use my phone abroad. I know Verizon offers a few phones that support GSM through Vodafone internationally. Does...
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Java:
I understand that you can download java applications, such as Google Maps for free on AT&T phones (not just the iPhone and Blackberries, but all handsets that support Java). Does anyone know if Verizon has plans to drop the overpriced and limited availability Brew software for the widely available and often free Java software support?
GSM/World Coverage:
I occasionally travel internationally and would like to be able to use my phone abroad. I know Verizon offers a few phones that support GSM through Vodafone internationally. Does...
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Java: Verizon announced a few months back that they were going to start supporting Java devices. no ETA on when the first devices will come out, but it is on the horizon.
GSM:
Verizon chose CDMA because it is superior for Voice and allows for more simultaneous users (meaning less towers needed to cover a given area). Modern GSM phones use a Variant of CDMA (known as WCDMA or HSPDA) for all their data transmissions because it is more efficient and far more secure. CDMA is the better technology. GSM is the global standard because in countries like those in the EU, it was a government mandated standard (and one of the first "digital" services). When CDMA was developed, these countries didn't get the option to adopt it, while in the U...
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GSM:
Verizon chose CDMA because it is superior for Voice and allows for more simultaneous users (meaning less towers needed to cover a given area). Modern GSM phones use a Variant of CDMA (known as WCDMA or HSPDA) for all their data transmissions because it is more efficient and far more secure. CDMA is the better technology. GSM is the global standard because in countries like those in the EU, it was a government mandated standard (and one of the first "digital" services). When CDMA was developed, these countries didn't get the option to adopt it, while in the U...
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Stay with Verizon. Every single Verizon person who switched to AT&T has regretted it. Tis better to stick with the devil you know than to trade him for the devil you don't know.
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Verizon will be switching to Java for our new 4G network. Also, 4G LTE will be what GSM is now. Verizon will launch there 4G network this year. Next, GSM coverage in the US is horrible. It makes the GSM network look horrible, and not only that but we do not get any good phones. We never get any high end nokia phone like they do over seas. You are better to stick with Verizon and get a phone that supports GSM.
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VZW611LA said:
Verizon will be switching to Java for our new 4G network. Also, 4G LTE will be what GSM is now. Verizon will launch there 4G network this year. Next, GSM coverage in the US is horrible. It makes the GSM network look horrible, and not only that but we do not get any good phones. We never get any high end nokia phone like they do over seas. You are better to stick with Verizon and get a phone that supports GSM.
GSM coverage is not that bad, just in certain areas. I have had good experiences with GSM when I was with T-Mobile. With AT&T it was decent until this year because of the area I live in has degraded towers. I am moving next year so we will see what happens. Ok, have a nice day.
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