AT&T or Verizon LTE? Which One is Better?

[bornslacker]

I don't really care which carrier I go through for my iPad. Changing carriers on your phone is a bit of a pain, but on the iPad, it's month to month.

I'm going to be ordering the new iPad 3, but which carrier should I go with?

I live in Dallas, TX. They have LTE for both carriers where I live. Does anyone know who the networks compare? I've watched videos on youtube comparing and it's about a 50/50 split.

Can anyone advise on which one is the better network to go with?

Also, does anyone know what the pricing is going to be?

 

[kch50428]

If you leave DFW, Verizon will have LTE available in more places than AT&T.

 

[bornslacker]

I don't really leave DFW all that often, so that's not that much of an issue for me. Plus, I know it's just a matter of time until AT&T catches up.

Any idea which one is faster generally or are they about the same?

 

[cardfan]

I'm hearing AT&T is faster. Probably depends on area.

 

[sting7k]

Depends on the area and network conditions. Also, for now there are far fewer customers on AT&T's LTE network so you could enjoy wide open lanes for a little while before everyone else jumps on board.

 

[Hot94Z28]

I'm hearing AT&T is faster. Probably depends on area.

I keep hearing Verizon toting that they are faster? OP I think Verizon because they have LTE in more places regardless it will be fast on either one.


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[bornslacker]

I thought I remember reading somewhere that AT&T's LTE wasn't "real" LTE, that it's some sort of doped up HSPA+ and therefore couldn't really compete with Verizon's "real" LTE. Anyone heard anything about that?

 

[sting7k]

It's LTE; but they also call their HSPA+ network "4G". They call their new one "4G LTE". Nothing fake about it.