Joe Maring / Android Authority
There’s no sugar coating it, the cellular industry is a mess right now. Verizon is bleeding subscribers, T-Mobile has come under fire for betraying its un-carrier spirit, and AT&T is just downright forgettable at this stage. Unless you’re locked into a legacy plan, it’s really hard to recommend any of the big three anymore. Still, if I had to pick one option, it would be T-Mobile.
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T-Mobile remains the best option among the major postpaid carriers, despite its security breaches, tax and fee policy changes, and other less popular shifts in its strategy. That said, the bar is remarkably low. Let’s take a closer look at how T-Mobile still manages to stand out, and where it’s now more or less the same as the rest.
Do you think T-Mobile is still a better deal than ATT and Verizon? 4 votes Yes, by a wide margin. 50 % Yes, but the gap is quickly shrinking. 0 % No, they are all about the same. 25 % Yes, but prepaid is still better overall. 0 % Yes, I'd take T-Mobile over any other prepaid or postpaid network. 0 % Undecided/Other (Tell us in comments). 25 %
T-Mobile vs the rest: Here’s how it still stands out
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
T-Mobile might not have the reputation it once did, but it still offers a few advantages over AT&T and Verizon. Here are some of the ways T-Mobile stands out: Pricing : While the value gap isn’t as large as it used to be, T-Mobile generally costs a bit less than AT&T or Verizon, though it depends on your exact plan and number of lines. Still, no postpaid plan can match the value of some of the best T-Mobile alternatives unless it’s a legacy plan.
: While the value gap isn’t as large as it used to be, T-Mobile generally costs a bit less than AT&T or Verizon, though it depends on your exact plan and number of lines. Still, no postpaid plan can match the value of some of the best T-Mobile alternatives unless it’s a legacy plan. Streaming perks included: AT&T no longer bundles streaming services, and Verizon charges extra for them. T-Mobile remains the only major carrier that includes options like Netflix, Apple TV, and Hulu in select plans.
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