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Ask Slashdot: Best Cell Phone Carrier In the US?

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday October 2, 2012 @01:59PM from the bring-on-the-anecdotes dept.

martypantsROK writes "After nearly seven years of living abroad, I'm planning to return to the U.S. in early 2013. Last time I lived there, smart phones weren't out yet. Dropped calls were common, and poor reception (can you hear me now?) was an ad campaign. I'm used to South Korea's wicked speeds, both for internet and wireless networks, and I'm wondering what the Slashdot community believes to be best carrier in the U.S. Which is fastest? Which offers the best deal for lots of data? Nationwide roaming and coverage? Prices? Service?"

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Is there one? by suso · 2012-10-02 13:59 · Score: 5, Insightful

That's like asking what the best fast food restaurant is.
They all suck by Flounder · 2012-10-02 14:05 · Score: 5, Insightful

Just accept that and find the plan that best suits your needs.

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Re:True by LurkerXXX · 2012-10-02 15:37 · Score: 5, Insightful

But Sprint has unlimited data.
It's a seriously stupid Ask Slashdot. Unless you state where you will be living, how often you will travel and where, how you use your service, and what your priorities are, no one can answer. Different carriers would be better for two different families living in the same city depending on a whole bunch of factors.