Anyone who is unhappy with their carrier, Do NOT EVER, EVER, EVER sign a 2 year contract with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint or even the regional providers I have researched. There is almost no advantage to signing a contract, there isn't. Yes, Verizon has the best network (TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE!), AT&T has overzll a great network in many cities, T-Mobile is the fastest and cheapest but has coverage issues and the 1900 mhz GSM band is unusual, and Sprint is the only company offering "true" unlimited date(at least via cell). However, even if 1 friend of yours says "I had a great experience with (insert company here) you should check them out," I bet you find 5 other people right away who have had a negative experience. In other words, they all simply SUCK!
Sadly most people in the country don't realize that it's the price and restrictions of the contract and the ridiculously high ETF (even though there are many ways around that too that most people don't know). Anyway, when I explain the truth about cell phone contracts in the good-ole' USA, they are shocked to find out the following two clauses:
1. Your provider does NOT grantee that you will have service (voice and data) in any particular location.
2. Your provider does NOT guarantee your phone, even when purchased at their corporate stores. They all tell you "it's the manufacturer and all they do is sell them.... UNREAL !
Although it has only been only a week since i have switched to Pre-pay and I am learning the slight differences that are limiting, the good thing is that the Pro's definitely outweigh the Cons. Why ? Because an unlocked, medium to high-end Android phone that supports HSPA+ and the radio bands on ATT and T-Mobile, you are golden and there are many options available. You buy a SIM, you configure the APN and BOOM your phone works for voice and data and the HSPA+ speeds are good. At some point in the future, you have issues with said service. All you have to do is get a SIM from another pre-pay GSM provider, configure an APN, reboot and BOOM , you have voice and data. NO, ETF fees, no activation fees and in some cases, no or low taxes compared to post-paid.
I choose Net10 $50.00/month unlimited and i'm using a new Unlocked ATT Galaxy SII and it friggin rocks ! LTE will be great one day, but honestly HSPA+ is plenty fast and more power efficient and having the freedom to switch out SIMS anytime, as well as a monthly provider, give you FREEDOM, connectivity, less headaches and of course more $$$$ in your pocket.