I got my cell 1 year and a half ago. I got a lot of information before making up my mind. The coverage is exactly the same for all companies.
I chose T-mobile because it uses european technology, to which other companies are tending too, and so that it works when I travell to Europe.
It works pretty well. Never had a problem. Actually the cell broke and got it changed right away.
We have T-Mobile too...... LOVE IT!
Husband travels a LOT!!!
Last year he was all over the 48 states.
Now he travels 2400 to 3000 miles a week.
We talked all the time then and now!
I keep the phone in my hand, because we are calling each other for one reason or another during the day!
He has had his for 8 or 9 years, back when it was Power-tel. Then it went to Voice-Stream, and then landed on the name T-Mobile, and I got mine 4 years ago. We've stayed with them. Our programs are "grandfathered", and we don't change like some folks.
I will not change and neither will my husband. The service is good and the coverage could be wider, but so could all of them. It suffices for everything we need.
Any time we have wanted to get a new phone, they send us one. If it gets dropped, which my husband does frequently, they replace it, and mine too. No cost. That suits me.
I think they are great! And NO, I don't work for them, and don't know anyone who does. ;-)
We very simply, have had great service!