Verizon Share Everything VS AT&T Mobile Share - Which Is Best
Verizon is offering a new type of family cellular plan called “Share Everything” whilst AT&T is launching its own version named “Share Mobile” on August 23rd. Both plans feature unlimited voice minutes and text messaging. You simply have to choose the amount of data that the family will share. However, there are so many variables to the plans that is difficult to figure out who has the best plan. Let’s see if we can make some sense of it.
At first glance, both plans are similar. Besides unlimited voice and texting, both allow you to connect 10 devices, including laptops, tethering, tablets, cellular modems and other mobile devices. Where the two plans very is on the data side, the amount of data you get at what price.
AT&T appears to be the clear winner with 1gig at $40 a month, whilst Verizon’s 1gig rate is $50 per month.
They say that Verizon's largest plan is 10GB for $100 a month, although you can up that in 2GB increments after the contract is signed. However, if you know about Verizon’s “Secret Menu” (only available from Verizon Phone Stores OR if requested from a Verizon phone), you can get data options from 12gig for $110 all the way to 20gig for $150. AT&Ts 20gig option is $200 a month.
So now we see Verizon pushing ahead of the game, but wait, there’s more! Once you have chosen your data plan size, it's time to add gadgets and other devices. On Verizon, each SmartPhone is $40 per month, basic phone are $30 each, and tablets are $10 each. Other devices like laptops, notebooks, and USB cellular modems are $20.
Example: A 1gig Verizon data plan with 1 SmartPhone and 1 tablet would cost $100 a month.
AT&T follows a similar pricing scheme, except the SmartPhone and other device prices varies with the selected plan. They range from $45 per 1gig to $30 for 10gig….
How do you get apples for apples out of that??? Let’s start off with what an average family might need.
4gig a month data plan is a good starting point for most families. At this level, both services will cost the same amount, so you can go with the carrier you prefer.
For larger plans, AT&T is going to have a slight edge if you have more devices. If you only have one or two devices that need to connect, you'll probably be better off with Verizon UNLESS you know about Verizon’s “Secret Menu”
Keep in mind, this is just a starting point. Avoid overages at all cost, because overages are ridiculously high!
Fortunately, both services provide warning when service limits are approached. In addition, here is a link to a mobile calculator that my assist you in determining the right plan for your family.
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