AT&T iphones faster than Verizon iphone.

[mark_rivers19]

AT&T iPhone beats Verizon in nationwide 3G speed tests - CNN.com

It is what it is!

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[theitfactor]

I saw it the other day, and in all honesty I think the AT&T iPhones just beat the Verizon ones on other features too.

[mark_rivers19]

so the question now is, which do you prefer in your iphone 4. Coverage or Speed.

[theitfactor]

Don't forget to add multitasking while on a phone call. I read that Verizon's doesn't let you use the browser while on a call.

[mark_rivers19]

Originally Posted by theitfactor

Don't forget to add multitasking while on a phone call. I read that Verizon's doesn't let you use the browser while on a call.

that's True.
GSM phones (AT&T) use different radio for their calls and data.
so that's why you can be on a Call and at the same time browsing.
CDMA ( Verizon) uses the same radio for both.
so if you're on a call, you won't be able to use Data.
if you are using data.. say web browsing and someone calls you.. it will go straight to voicemail.
there's a work around here.. if you're using Wi-Fi then you're not accessing the radio and you can then use the phone function

[Mister Xiado]

But the iPhones are still trash compared to other phones on either network, so this is like saying drowning is better than burning to death because swimming is fun.

[aab81901]

Originally Posted by mark_rivers19

that's True.
GSM phones (AT&T) use different radio for their calls and data.
so that's why you can be on a Call and at the same time browsing.
CDMA ( Verizon) uses the same radio for both.
so if you're on a call, you won't be able to use Data.
if you are using data.. say web browsing and someone calls you.. it will go straight to voicemail.
there's a work around here.. if you're using Wi-Fi then you're not accessing the radio and you can then use the phone function

Complete and utter nonesense! Verizon's CDMA network gives priority to voice over data, so if you're browsing and someone calls you, the call will get patched in and you will lose browsing abilities for the duration of the call. After you hang up, you will go back to browsing again. GSM allows for simultaneous voice and data usage. However, it doesn't handle it very well. Therefore, you get a lot of dropped calls. So, while AT&T does have the fastest 3G network in America, I will sacrifice a few milliseconds waiting for a mobile site to load than give up clear and continuous reception.

With the introduction and evolution of LTE, Verizon will soon offer the same convenience of simultaneous voice and data capabilities to it's customers.

[joeldf]

Originally Posted by aab81901

Complete and utter nonesense! Verizon's CDMA network gives priority to voice over data, so if you're browsing and someone calls you, the call will get patched in and you will lose browsing abilities for the duration of the call. After you hang up, you will go back to browsing again. GSM allows for simultaneous voice and data usage...

But only with a 3G connection. Get bumped down to EDGE, and you're in the same boat as CDMA - data or voice, but not both. And voice given priority over data if a call comes through while doing something that uses data.

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[alaskanbo]

Verizon's 3G network may be slower but it's coverage is much larger. Compare 3G Verizon to Edge. The main reason I have a phone is to talk. Clearly verizon's is much more reliable overall.

[aab81901]

Originally Posted by alaskanbo

Verizon's 3G network may be slower but it's coverage is much larger. Compare 3G Verizon to Edge. The main reason I have a phone is to talk. Clearly verizon's is much more reliable overall.

Truer words could not be spoken.

[gaganchow]

It really comes down to your location & what kind of coverage your provider has around home, work, school etc.