Thanks for all the info. Yes deep down I know you're right about Verizon. I've been with them for 8 years albeit with basic phones. I just don't like someone limiting me data wise. I'll probably go for this phone this weekend.
I thought the same thing with regards to limited data, however, you have to think of it this way, what's the point of unlimited data if you can't access it because of a crippled network?
Once I finally got fed up and did research, I took a look at my past usage for the last 12 months as listed on my Sprint account. Because I am covered by WiFi 90% of the time (both work and home), I never once exceeded 1.6 GB of data per month. Granted, this is going to vary greatly depending on your personal situation, but for me, a 2GB plan would be sufficient per month. It just so happened that when I made the switch (and I think this may still be going on), Verizon was running their "double your data" promotion where you pay for the 2GB but actually get 4GB per month. That basically just ensured that I'll never have to worry about going over ever.
Additionally, when I ran the numbers with regards to costs, basing the Verizon costs on a 2GB plan for both lines on my account, it came to a difference of $10 more for Verizon over Sprint. Another surprise I found out, is that I actually get a corporate discount with Verizon of 18% off of my line's data and voice/text services. When all is said and done, my Verizon bill for data and voice/text will actually be less than my Sprint bill.
Again, this will vary for individual needs, but if you look at it with regards to the 2GB plan, for 2 lines, you'll probably be a lot closer to what you'd pay at Sprint than you think.
I was actually pretty shocked when I looked at the "big 4" and compared the plan prices for what my needs would be based on my usage and needs. Everyone was pretty much within $10-15 of each other. Personally, and coming from me, this says a lot, I'd rather plunk down an extra $10/month for a service I know will work when I need/want it.
I can't stress enough that everyone is different and what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander, but my situation determined that Sprint was no longer serving my needs, and it was time to move on. I'm sure there are plenty of people that can respond to this saying the same thing about Verizon/AT&T/TMob/Etc..., but that's just my experience.
