Should i switch to Verizon just for the droid ?

[Jaysil18]

I got the g1 on day 1 . So i had to sign a 2 year contract with tmo . Tmo is the absolute worst . I always get poor signal and i dont think we have 3g in maryland yet . And some days my texts dont send and i cant call anyone till i restart my phone . I think that might have to do with the phone tho . I been wanting to switch to another phone company ( between at&t and verizon ) . I played with the droid and its amazing . I love the big screen and it just looks sexy ( well i kinda wish it had a track ball . But would it be worth it to spend money to switch to something else ? Should i wait for a droid phone for at&t or is verizon good ? Thanks

[morgan]

I switched to VZW. I have had a great experience with TMo and I did in the past, but this phone made me switch. I had problems with Vzw in the past so i am hoping those are history but time will tell. Either way, Vzw does have a good network regardless of their questionable billing methods and the feeling that you are simply a number.

[Leemp]

Although i didn't have a contract to break, i did. Infact, i switched partly to get the droid, and partly to get the hell away from tmobile.

Unlike you, i was not unhappy with my service or phone. I loved my phone, and the service itself was.. usable. My issue was with the complete lacking of 3G anywhere i went. Since switching to Verizon, i've had 3G everywhere i go, and in places TMobile didnt even cover. I hate to say i was impressed with a big evil corporation (hehe), but i was.

And, as far as the droid goes, i am in love. It's everything i wanted from my G1. The Keyboard is small, too small imo, but aside from that, its my G1 on steroids.

[hondamx525]

Normally, you shouldnt switch a carrier that you are happy with for a phone, but since you are unhappy it might not be a bad idea.

Only you can decide if its worth the money though, but verizon is definitely a good company for signal haha.

[morgan]

The droid so far has been everything I was hoping for in my G1. TMo has good coverage in the Phoenix area so seldom was I without 3g. But one place I got the worst coverage? My house, yep, Vzw is oing better in my place in addition to the droid being sickkk.

Ill switch to any carrier for a phone though at this point. I may go back to TMobile after I check out the n900

[pgm8705]

Absolutely. I loved the G1 for what it was. But T-mobile's network was garbage. I've been enjoying my droid on 3g everywhere. (un-related to verizon - the battery is 10x better then the G1 on the droid)

Verizon's network is far superior and im paying the say amount that I was with Tmo. I managed to get out of my contract simply by proving a change of address. Good luck.

[morgan]

pgm, can you tell me more about this address change? Did you really move or just tell them?

Also, I have found the battery to be on par with the G1 or a little better but not notably better. But, thats supporting a bigger screen and faster processor. I imagine there are still some refinements that will help with battery. I should note that I haven't been using any power saving apps either like I did with the G1.

[pgm8705]

I signed up with tmo while in college. After graduation I had my bank statements sent to my parents house where I received little service, although it was still in their coverage area. I asked tmobile if I could get out of the contract and the rep said if I took proof of address to a store they wouldn't charge me with early termination. I did so, and they let me go without even attempting to get me to stay. From what I've heard from other people, I got lucky.

I guess my g1 battery was just lacking. I've been using the droid for 3g browsing, gps, navigation, pandora, and texting all day. That kind of action on my g1 wouldn't of lasted 4 hours

[Kantaris]

I switched to Verizon for the droid (and because I am living in an area with no good AT&T coverage). So far I am loving the droid

[kitsunisan]

I'd hold off for the passion, personally.

[Sesso]

I switched from iPhone to Droid. :)

[rdfry]

I read on consumerist that Verizon was charging you an extra 29.99 a month for tethering on top of the regular data charges and that you can't opt out of it. This phone is not enough of an improvement to have to put up with Verizon in my opinion.

[morgan]

You may have read that wrong, its 30 if you want to tether but in no way is it mandatory. plus were talking android here, im already busting pdanet and look forward to wireledd tether once root is gained like i had on my G1

[Jaysil18]

I think im going to switch to verizon . I have nothing to lose . It cant be worse the tmo . And tmo is a kids company . All the lame ass looking kids phones are for tmo and you see most kids with it . Im done with them . I loved the g1 but its time to move on

[morgan]

I think im going to switch to verizon . I have nothing to lose . It cant be worse the tmo . And tmo is a kids company . All the lame ass looking kids phones are for tmo and you see most kids with it . Im done with them . I loved the g1 but its time to move on
I know what you mean and agree / disagree

tmo has great customer service and better pricing, in the phoenix area, no reasonn not to have them for the most part. thier phones, yeah not the best but I see tmo changing tthe game up a bit, looks like theyre moving to a bit more Euro style provider which im all for.

[aprilkayyy]

I switched to vzw, but my contract was up with tmo the day after the droid came out. I have never had 3G despite being in a rather big city with tmo, but with vzw I've never not had 3G. I'm loving the phone but more importantly Im loving the service. I even had 3G in the middle of the ocean on a cruise, now that's amazing.

[ren857]

I even had 3G in the middle of the ocean on a cruise, now that's amazing.

Holy cow! That sounds like some pretty expensive roaming charges!

[InsightGoalie]

They probably had a VZW tower built into the ship.

[ZepGG]

I'd hold off for the passion, personally.

Any idea on how much that's going to cost when it comes out? As of right now I was leaning toward an Eris, but with Android 2.0 available on the Passion (and a drop date of around Black Friday/X-mas) I'd prefer to wait but I kind of want an idea of the price point as well.

[aprilkayyy]

Holy cow! That sounds like some pretty expensive roaming charges!

Well, I never actually used it and technically I was still 25 miles within land. Of course i didnt risk overage charges so I ended up just turning my Droid off. There are towers built within the ship but it was still a lot of money to use it.

[Jaysil18]

How much is it to cancel tmobile when you still have a year left ? Too lazy to look it up . Also has anyone bought a phone from wiredfly ? I might do everything there , i can port my number and all that on that site it says .

[Jaysil18]

How much is it to cancel tmobile when you still have a year left ? Too lazy ook it up . Also has anyone bought a phone from wiredfly ? I might do everything there , i can port my number and all that on that site it says

[ministersin]

$200 early termination fee for me.

[Jaysil18]

$200 early termination fee for me.

Dang thats a lot . But i guess it might be worth it

[LMacNeill]

I absolutely love my Droid -- except for the lack of Bluetooth-activated Voice Dialing. That's driving me nuts...

But I was already with Verizon, and my "new-every-two" discount just happened to kick in right before they released the Droid. So it was a no-brainer to grab it when it came out. Of course, I had to renew my contract for another two years, but I've been with Verizon since 1994 (back when it was called Bell Atlantic Mobile) and I've always had wonderful service from them. So I have no issues with sticking with them for another two years.

I would definitely weigh the cost of terminating an existing contract very heavily, though. If you're truly THAT unhappy with T-Mobile, then maybe it would be worth it to you to pay the termination fee and switch.

But, as awesome as the Droid is, I wouldn't switch JUST for the phone if you have to pay an early-termination fee. If you're out of your contract, then by all means, go to a Verizon store and grab a Droid. The Verizon network is the best in the country, the phone is awesome; and if you can live without the Bluetooth-activated Voice Dialing, you'll be VERY happy with your choice. The more I use this phone, the more I love it.

But I wouldn't ever pay an early-termination fee just for a new phone.

[Machineheadg2r]

Well, if you are that unhappy with tmobile, the $200 termination fee averaged out over your new 2 year verizon contract is only $8 a month ;)

[Tsquare]

I did. I switched from T-Mo to Verizon. I paid the early term of $200, an ungodly deposit to Verizon, and am paying twice as much a month as I was with T-Mobile. Having said that, I also have an excellent device, 3G coverage, and excellent call quality. Had T-Mobile ever rolled out 3G in my area I probably would have stayed with them, but whats the use of having a web based android phone without 3G? I am glad I switched., I just went all out and got an unlimited everything plan.

[steven s]

I'm a long time Verizon user and before that, Bell Atlantic.
The Droid is my first smart phone and I am loving it.

I listen to Pandora on the way to work. Don't need XM radio now. :)
I have my work calendar and email at my finger tips.
Some really cool apps.

I think it is worth switching.

[melagan]

I may have a way around the early termination fee. I was on the phone with t-mobile askin about their new plans. I was told that it would only cost me 70 dollars to switch to the plan with no contract. So you could pay what they are calling the "migration fee" and then cancel. Seems much cheaper then the early termination fee.

[djunio]

Hate to say it because I like the phone alot but the Droid is not worth going to VZ, its nothing special on it, 2.0 is just a newer version and in its current state its not really better than 1.6

[crumvoc]

No. You should switch to the verizon network. Then get the droid because it's the best they've got. And it is really good.