Sprint VS Verizon - Page 2

**kyle4269** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Its all about the coverage. Verizon works better for me in my area.

agentjonnyb · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Well, put it this way, Sprint coverage can easily be just as good at Verizon's by putting roaming on the plan for only $3/month, and you'll still be paying a lot less to use Verizon's network (if you ever have to) than even normal Verizon users themselves (this is really kind of a scam to them)...

As for the rest, well, over the years, Sprint customer service has improved dramatically, not that you should need it often anyway. Sprint's mobile broadband is the fastest out of all (ATT's commercial's are inaccurate, and proven so by so many live comparisons, yet they can get away with it since they're so rich).

Overall, best pricing (exception: Tmobile, but their tech isn't so good, web is slow, coverage worse, etc) fastest web, can use Verizon's network if ever necessary for only an extra $3 per month, additional minutes when going over the plan limit still doesn't add up to Verizon and ATT rates...why not Sprint?

I've been with Sprint since the old days when their coverage in the Eastern US was terrible, but I was stuck in contract...Sprint greatly improved before my contract ran out...I've been eligible to upgrade or abandon Sprint for 3 years...

...But I haven't for a very good reason--they give quality service at a reasonable price!

frazell · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:08 AM

As mentioned above, it can vary greatly by location...

For me, in Philadelphia, PA, I prefer Sprint. I came from T-Mobile and I have more coverage with Sprint in Philly than I ever had with T-Mobile. In the very faint coverage areas I get Verizon for no extra cost...

The price I pay, $30 sero, beats anything Verizon can give me to boot. Not to mention the Verizon Touch Pro makes me want to stab my eyes out.

**kyrumo** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazell

As mentioned above, it can vary greatly by location...

For me, in Philadelphia, PA, I prefer Sprint. I came from T-Mobile and I have more coverage with Sprint in Philly than I ever had with T-Mobile. In the very faint coverage areas I get Verizon for no extra cost...

The price I pay, $30 sero, beats anything Verizon can give me to boot. Not to mention the Verizon Touch Pro makes me want to stab my eyes out.

Is it easy to get SERO ?

frazell · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyrumo

Is it easy to get SERO ?

I got in a few hours before the closed it down... But it is easy to get SERO if you know someone with SERO. I got my wife my $30 SERO plan maybe 2 weeks ago or so by just adding a new line to my account. Same SERO plan and all...

So if you know a SERO user you should be able to get in really easy. You just need to buy a new phone.

**kyrumo** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazell

I got in a few hours before the closed it down... But it is easy to get SERO if you know someone with SERO. I got my wife my $30 SERO plan maybe 2 weeks ago or so by just adding a new line to my account. Same SERO plan and all...

So if you know a SERO user you should be able to get in really easy. You just need to buy a new phone.

I already have phones, would I need to buy a new 1 ?

coolwhip1220 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:14 AM

I left verizon for Sprint and have never looked back. Sprint service for me is much better, and Customer service is much better.

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:16 AM

For me Verizon has amazing coverage and Sprint's is bad around here. But, Sprint has much better phones. Buy an Omnia and clone the ESN...

AmazingLarry · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDAPhoneJunkie

For me Verizon has amazing coverage and Sprint's is bad around here. But, Sprint has much better phones. Buy an Omnia and clone the ESN...

If you're going to pay for Verizon, why not just go to AT&T and get a nice, unlocked GSM phone? The only reason I'm on Sprint is SERO. Their network, in my area, is as good as you can ask for but they have the usual CDMA phone selection. Luckily, I'm fine with Windows Mobile and they carry the real Touch Pro (not whatever Verizon is calling the Touch Pro).

On AT&T, you can get some really nice unlocked Nokia phones or a Fuze if you want Windows Mobile. And it's the same price as Verizon for service but you get a SIM card so you can change phones easily.

Just my 2 cents.

DaRedLight · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 01:14 AM

Sprint since 1998!!! (Sprint Spectrum) First phone Qualcomm something - or - another...lol! Worked for Verizon...back when they were Bell Atlantic, work for Cellular One, and Sprint. Your phone is only as good as the TOWER IT'S CONNECTED TO! Sprint hands down!