I have been with T-Mobile, since 1999. should i change? why?

T-mobile most likely will not be teaming up with Verizon and any other cell companies in the near future. There were rumors going on of a Sprint/T-Mobile merge last year but those have died down. T-Mobile operates on GSM while Verizon and Sprint both operate on CDMA. Those are two completely different standards of cell service. Such a merge would not only be costly but also a huge step backwards for both companies since they have already invested so much time into these standards of cell service.

As for sticking with T-Mobile, it all really depends on the service in your area and what kind of phone you want. T-mobile’s cell service is usually great in cities but they generally have less coverage than Verizon and AT&T nationwide. On the other hand, they are also a lot cheaper than any other major cell service providers in the country.

Finally, if you want a smartphone, T-mobile’s selection is not the greatest. Yes, they do have Blackberries with 3G now, but their Android models are outdated. Their 3G coverage is also limited to only major cities right now. You would be better off with Verizon or AT&T.

Basically, if you don’t need a Smartphone with 3G coverage outside major cities and/or are happy with the coverage in your area, you should stick with T-Mobile because they are still the cheapest option.

I just read they are likely to be on the way to bankruptcy. I would consider it.

I had no idea t-mobile was going through hardship. I am also a t-mobile customer and they have worked out great for me for the past 4 years! I would hate to change companies because everybody else is so over priced. I’m just going to wait it out and hold on to them for as long as I can. I hope they don’t merge with anybody. I really like their service and I’m afraid that would bring their quality of service down and their prices up.

I’ve been very pleased with T-Mobile for the past 5 years. Before that, Sprint was horrid.

My techy friend told me they were to get IPhone some time next year, albeit after Sprint and Verizon though. My son uses a hacked iPhone on T-Mobile currently with great success, though he does not get 3G.

I’ll be sad to see them go.

Actually, I should not have said bankruptcy. It’s that T-Mobile itself is likely to disappear as it is known now. Here’s the link:
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-brands-that-will-disappear-in-2011-2010-7#t-mobile-4

Hm.. I’m not sure how credible that prediction is. Tmobile is one of the larger cell phone providers in Europe. True, it is in last place out of the 4 major providers in the US, but that’s not to say they’re simply giving up.

Currently, Tmobile is actually upgrading their 3G network to HDSPA which allows download speeds up to 7.2 Mbps, close to current 4G speeds. At the same time, they still have millions of customers. Simply pulling out of the US market after spending so much money just doesn’t make sense.

Not yet. Just keep up on the news just to make sure that it is really happening. If the new arraignment isn’t working out for you, then jump.