What's the worst cell phone carrier?

U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular had the lowest score of all the major wireless carriers on the ACSI list. Complaints from the company's customers include everything from poor customer service to hidden fees and penalties.
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Who is the #1 cell phone carrier?

1. Verizon Wireless: Best cell phone provider.
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Which cell phone carrier is the most reliable?

Verizon offers the most reliable network in most parts of the US, particularly outside of major metro areas. The 5 GB shared-data plan is a great value, with more than enough data for most people.
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What is the lowest rated cell phone customer service?

Sprint, at 65, finished at the bottom of the rankings. Sprint's mobile app ranked below its competitor's apps — customers rated it the lowest for both quality and reliability.
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Who are the top 3 Mobile carriers?

The best phone carriers overall
  1. T-Mobile. The best phone carrier overall. ...
  2. Verizon. A good alternative to T-Mobile. ...
  3. AT&T. Third place among the major carriers. ...
  4. Visible. A cheaper way to get unlimited data. ...
  5. Mint Mobile. Low rates if you pay upfront. ...
  6. Metro by T-Mobile. A good discount phone carrier. ...
  7. Google Fi. ...
  8. Consumer Cellular.
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Which is better T-Mobile or AT&T?

If faster speeds in most places top your list, T-Mobile will be a better fit. T-Mobile also has AT&T beat in terms of price. Its Magenta plan – $70, including all taxes and fees – bests AT&T's comparable offerings, and its $85 Magenta Max offers a similar edge over AT&T's Unlimited Elite.
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How good is T-Mobile coverage?

T-Mobile offers 62% nationwide coverage, while Verizon offers 70%, AT&T offers 68%, and Sprint offers 30%. Since T-Mobile's coverage area is 6% smaller than AT&T's, T-Mobile wins the award for third-best coverage in the nation amongst the Big Four networks.
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Which network has the most dropped calls?

Verizon has ranked No. 1 for having the fewest call issues per 100 mobile interactions and across six U.S. regions for 13 consecutive years, according to the J.D. Power study released Tuesday. AT&T ranked No.
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Which carrier has less dropped calls?

U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular had the lowest score of all the major wireless carriers on the ACSI list.
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Why is Verizon so slow 2022?

There are several reasons why Verizon is slow. One reason is that they have 5G turned on. Another reason is that you may be over your allotted data limit for the month. Additionally, there have been Verizon network outages.
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Which carrier pays you to switch?

T-Mobile and Verizon are now willing to pay your early termination fee or part of your remaining phone payment balance when you switch networks (check each provider's website for details).
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Is Sprint better than Verizon?

Verizon will get you better coverage and speeds than Sprint,1,2 but you can save even more money going with Sprint's 2 GB plan. Just keep in mind, if you or your family do a lot of things that use a lot of data (looking at you, teenagers), then an unlimited plan is definitely the better way to go.
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Is AT&T a good carrier?

AT&T operates the second-best 4G network in the country, covering 68% of United States. That beats out both T-Mobile (with 62% coverage) and Sprint (with 30% coverage). AT&T's coverage is only bested by Verizon, who takes the top spot with 70% 4G coverage.
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Is Apple better than Samsung?

Another major advantage that iPhones have over Samsung phones is the longevity of the devices. Although Samsung now offers four years of major Android updates for its flagships and mid-range phones, iPhones can easily last for five to six years. However, there's one important caveat to this.
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What is the best phone brand?

Top 10 Mobile Brands in World
  • SAMSUNG. Samsung is a big name in phone companies and has emerged as one of the top mobile brands in the world. ...
  • APPLE. It is one of the most premium mobile brands in the world. ...
  • HUAWEI. It's one of the wide-ranging smartphone brands in the world. ...
  • XIAOMI. ...
  • OPPO. ...
  • LENOVO. ...
  • LG. ...
  • NOKIA.
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What happened Sprint?

Sprint will be absorbed by T-Mobile, and eventually Sprint customers will migrate to the T-Mobile network. T-Mobile will not raise prices for existing customers in the next three years. This includes people on T-Mobile, Sprint, and prepaid plans.
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What is the best cell phone company in the United States?

With an extensive national network, Verizon is the leading wireless provider. It receives top scores for network coverage, speed, and reliability. Verizon's plan and device flexibility, combined with excellent business features, makes it the clear winner in our best overall cell phone provider category.
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Is AT&T and T-Mobile the same?

T-Mobile is not on the same network as AT&T. There are three major cell networks in the country. AT&T and T-Mobile are two of these three networks; Verizon is the third. All are totally separate from each other.
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What's the biggest cell phone company?

AT&T a global market leader

AT&T is the largest telecommunications company in the world by most measures. AT&T generates more revenue than any of its counterparts around the world, bringing in a whopping 161.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, ahead of nearest-rival Verizon's 117.5 billion U.S. dollars.
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Does T-Mobile own US Cellular?

T-Mobile is powered by T-Mobile and US Cellular runs on US Cellular.
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Is T-Mobile 5G any good?

For what it's worth, OpenSignal's April 2021 report says T-Mobile has the fastest 5G speed — the testing firm says T-Mobile has an average 5G download speed of 71.3 Mbps. While that may not seem as fast as what you'd expect from 5G, it's ahead of the averages for AT&T (54.9 Mbps) and Verizon (47.7 Mbps).
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Is Verizon a good carrier?

Verizon is still the best mobile network carrier for overall quality, according to a new report. The nation's biggest consumer wireless company placed first by sweeping all six categories (with one tie) for the second half of 2019, according to mobile evaluator RootMetrics.
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Who is better Sprint or T-Mobile?

We'll spoil that answer quickly, because it's honestly an easy choice: T-Mobile has a faster network (#1 for speed in recent years), noticeably better coverage, and better perks. But, the lower-tier Sprint plans can still be worth looking at if you want to save a few bucks.
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Does T-Mobile use Verizon towers?

Does T-Mobile use Verizon towers? No, they do not use the same towers. Verizon uses the CDMA network and T-Mobile uses GSM.
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Is switching from Verizon to T-Mobile worth it?

When should you pick Verizon or T-Mobile? Budgeters: Pick T-Mobile. T-Mobile offers cheaper unlimited plans than Verizon at every tier of service. If you're looking for a non-unlimited data plan, then Verizon is actually better (we would also recommend these plans).
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