Verizon or AT&T - which is the better carrier for MI?

[JonJones84]

Michiganders, I need your help on this one. I've previously had AT&T before, twice and the second time around their data was awful. I had the Samsung Galaxy S 2 and only had good service when I was near a wi-fi source.

Though, their voice network was an upgrade from 2008 when I had signed up with them. No complains there, and certainly no dropped calls either.

But, now both carriers have 4G LTE - which is a HUGE concern for me. Which carrier offers the better 4G LTE speeds and connection? Verizon is too expensive with their shared plan and it bothers me that they force you to choose this plan only.

But I can't go back to AT&T because I had too many issues with the SGS 2 and got out of my contract with them. All I did was, pay my bill of $68.00 and that was that. No early termination fee was charged.

Also, does using 4G LTE eat up more data than using standard 4G? Will I go though my data quicker if I use 4G LTE, is what I'm asking?

I use data mainly for internet, email, games and apps (not a heavy user), facebook, and other petty stuff like uploading pics and creating ringtones.

 

[SIII groupie]

Well if you can't go back to att what is the real question. Also if the Verizon share is out once again what is the question?

Data, 4g vs 4g lte? Data is data. No difference. Now if your service is good you might use it more.

 

[JonJones84]

Well if you can't go back to att what is the real question. Also if the Verizon share is out once again what is the question?

Data, 4g vs 4g lte? Data is data. No difference. Now if your service is good you might use it more.

Well, if I swallow my pride I *might consider going back. Now, Verizon has a discount program and I'm curious to know what it is and who is eligible to get it. If I find the discount worth it, I'd consider signing with Verizon. Though, I still hate the thought of having only 1GB of data to work with.

I just wanted to know who has the superior data network. Also, I've read on several articles and forums that using 4G LTE sucks up way more data and thus, your 2GB of data becomes obsolete really fast.