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2022-2023 Network Issues!!
I have been with T-Mobile for years and never encountered any problems/issues until the beginning of 2022 and throughout 2023. I can not connect to the internet even though I have full bars on my cel...
I had issues with VZW in the past - and don’t have any intention of going back.
Nextel was ‘ok’ when I had it - patchy coverage due to its spectrum band, and a battery eater.
Sprint was decent, but its EVDO / 1x connection killed my SSH tunnels when text/calls came through, and I often ended up roaming on Verizon in many places (which was OK) - it was a work device (originally Nextel)
AT&T wasn't bad - it was dirt cheap, and had Canada roaming/calling/LD with 9.99 bolt on back in 2003. Coverage wasn't great, and performance was 'meh'. It became ugly with original iPhone + Cingular until they built out a lot (and they ditched the Canada deal). They got expensive very fast, and I went to T-Mobile.
Locally, T-Mobile has great performance and their coverage is more dense than AT&T and Verizon.
Rurally, their coverage density is ½ of that in many areas, and some places non-existent where the other 2 exist. This isn't everywhere - a few places, T-Mobile is better. I'm not loyal to any carrier, and typically pick what works best for me overall. If I had AT&T (I do for work), home service isn't as good, and cost is higher. If I was on the road a lot, I would not have T-Mobile
