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 T-Mobile has a fast-growing subscriber base using its nationwide GSM network. T-Mobile is well-known for its aggressive pricing and innovative features such as myFaves and Hotspot @Home. T-Mobile is also well-regarded for its customer service, as shown by its long-standing position at the top of JD Power's customer care survey. |
 AT&T, formerly Cingular, operates a nationwide GSM voice network as well as extensive 2.5G and 3G data networks. AT&T features a wide variety of cell phones and service plans for both individuals and families. AT&T also offers exclusive features such as Rollover minutes and Unity plans. |
 Sprint operates a CDMA voice network as well as Nextel's iDEN network, and intends to eventually move all subscribers to the CDMA network. Sprint is a leader in push-to-talk voice services popular with business users. Sprint offers a number of innovative features such as free night calls beginning at 7pm. |
 Verizon Wireless operates a CDMA voice network and offers consumers a large selection of cell phone plans. Leveraging its 3G EVDO data network, Verizon offers multimedia features with its exclusive VCast service. Verizon was ranked atop JD Power's 2007 retail satisfaction survey. |
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| Carrier stats | T-Mobile | AT&T Wireless | Sprint | Verizon Wireless |
| Subscribers | 30.8M | 71.3M | 51.9M | 67.2M |
| Market share | 17.8% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Network | GSM | GSM/UMTS | CDMA/iDEN | CDMA/EVDO |
| Number of currently available phones | 28 | 43 | 40 | 48 |
| Number of currently available plans | 0 | 31 | 14 | 62 |
| Service fees | T-Mobile | AT&T Wireless | Sprint | Verizon Wireless |
| Early termination fee | $200.00 | $175.00 | $200.00 | $175.00 |
| Activation fee | $35.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $35.00 |
| Service policies | T-Mobile | AT&T Wireless | Sprint | Verizon Wireless |
| ETF proration policy | Fee reduced to $100 in last 6 months of contract and to $50 in last 3 months of contract. With less than 30 days left on contract, fee is lesser of $50 or remaining bill. Effective only for contracts activated on or after June 28, 2008. | Fee is reduced by $5 for each month of the term completed. Effective only for contracts activated after May 25, 2008. | Fee is reduced by $10 for each month of term completed, starting after the 4th month, and can drop to the minimum fee of $50. Effective only for contracts entered into after November 2, 2008. | Fee is reduced by $5 for each month of the term completed. Effective only for contracts activated after November 16, 2006. |
| Trial-period policy | If service is cancelled within 14 days (30 days in California), early termination fee will be waived. Phones obtained at time of activation may also need to be returned. | If service is cancelled within 3 days, activation fee will be refunded. If service is cancelled within 30 days, early termination fee will be waived. Phones obtained at time of activation may also need to be returned. | If service is cancelled within 30 days, activation fee will be refunded and early termination fee will be waived. Phones obtained at time of activation may also need to be returned. | If service is cancelled within 3 days, activation fee will be refunded. If service is cancelled within 30 days, early termination fee will be waived. Phones obtained at time of activation may also need to be returned. |
| Contract options | One Year, Two Year, Month-to-Month, Pre-Paid | One Year, Two Year, Pre-Paid | One Year, Two Year | One Year, Two Year, Month-to-Month, Pre-Paid |
| Customer service | T-Mobile | AT&T Wireless | Sprint | Verizon Wireless |
| Contact number | (877) 334-7069 | (800) 331-0500 | 1-800-SPRINT1 | (800) 922-0204; *611 from Verizon phone |
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| FAQ | FAQ | FAQ | FAQ | FAQ |
| User forum | Not included | User forum | User forum | Not included |
| Customer service hours | 24/7 | 24/7 | 7am - 1am EST | Monday-Sunday 6am-11pm |
