Veri$on is kinda fulla sh$$. Good coverage, but $$. I would never get CDMA service anyway. Also consider that since it's CDMA service: 1. No 3G data usage while on the phone, same as 2G (Edge) with GSM service. IOW, if you have GSM 3G and you're checking emails or doing a file download when you get a call, you answer the call and the 3G data keeps flowing. Not so with CDMA 3G, the data stops 'til you hang up. And many users seem to have problems resuming where they left off. 2. No SIM cards. 3. CDMA is a dead-end technology. Veri$on may be greedy and controlling, but not stupid. They'll lead the way to the changeover to next-gen LTE service, 'cause they know they've gotta dump CDMA soon to stay competitive. 4. T-Mo's 3G network is building out a a furious pace, and will have the most modern equipment - and so is the fastest.