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AT&T vs. Verizon IPhones which network provider is better? It is the iPhone battle AT&T vs. Verizon for over three years, iPhone owners have grumbled about drop calls and slow service and prices on AT&T the exclusive cellular network for Apple’s iPhones. Now they have a chance to see if Verizon can do any better. On February 10, AT&T will no longer be the only network offering the iPhone. With Verizon also offering iPhones, it is leaving many users wondering if they should switch. In the economy today everyone is always looking for ways to save money. By comparing AT&T vs. Verizon iPhone 4 cost, plans, services and speed. The user will be more knowledgeable on which carrier is best for you and your budget.
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In comparing AT&T and Verizon and the cost of their iPhones one of the first things to look for when buying anything is the price how much it will cost. AT&T and Verizon are both great networks that offer the iPhone and iPhone4. Verizon customers will …show more content…
The first plan is called the 450 minutes plan priced at $39.99 a month, 900 minutes plan priced at $59.99 a month or you can go with the unlimited voice plan priced at $69.99 a month. Text plan when looking at the text plan for AT&T it is as following for $10 a month you can get 1000msgs or $20 a month for unlimited text. Verizon text plan is as following $10 a month you get 500msgs or $20 you can get the unlimited text .Overall AT&T cost has dropped since Verizon announced it was getting the iPhone. AT&T dropped its cheapest SMS plan, but Verizon dropped its cheaper data plan and now offers an unlimited plan that cost twice as much as AT&T introductory
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