Why does AT&T suck lately? I’ve noticed this not just from the way they treat their customers but even in their advertising battle with Verizon. My reasons for leaving AT&T were involuntary, my fault, and AT&T’s fault. First off, let me introduce myself as a student. This summer, I got a line with AT&T and an iPhone because, well, I could. I could afford it and I loved it. Then, I experienced what many Americans have faced: unemployment. Although I could see the end of my employment since I was contracted until November 1, 2009, I did the smart thing and started job hunting. In September. I didn’t get hired until the middle of November at a store 45 minutes away from home! Of course, I couldn’t pay my bill and my service got suspended. Well here it is in January, I’m going to be starting a new job soon and AT&T canceled my account! I thought they didn’t do that until 6 months later?
AT&T is a good provider – when they choose to be. But that kind of selective service isn’t good enough for me. Their rates are ridiculous and there is no excuse when other providers are much lower. T-Mobile is half! I’ve given up completely on AT&T because they want me to register to browse their site. Sorry, no thank you. What justifies charging $100 for 400 minutes, Unlimited Text & Web when T-Mobile charges $60 for 500 munutes, Unlimited Text & Web? There is no justification!
I already have a T-Mobile G1, unlocked as I was using this on AT&T. However, this is why I plan on switching overt to T-Mobile once I get my debts paid down. I can pay $60 a month a lot easier than I can $100. After all, I am a college student. After I pay my half of the bills, how much do you think I have left over? Not very much as any student will tell you. In fact, I’m lucky. My parents made a wonderful deal with me: while I’m in school, they’ll pay my half of rent, electric, and cable. I guess since I never had anything handed to me and was taught to work for what you want.
So my message to all of you is this. Don’t go for AT&T because they have the “fastest” 3G – those pesky iPhones will suck the network dry. Don’t go for Verizon because all they can say is they have a larger 3G network. Go for the middle guys like T-Mobile and the smaller guys like Boost.
AT&T, you suck.
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