AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless)
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AT&T is the biggest wireless carrier in the United States, with 62 million subscribers.
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AT&T is the second largest wireless carrier in the United States after Verizon Wireless, with 73 million subscribers. ... Expand full review
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AT&T is the second largest wireless carrier in the United States after Verizon Wireless, with 73 million subscribers. Today it offers a widespread network and arguably the largest and most varied selection of cell and smart phones. Originally formed in 2001 as Cingular Wireless, it changed its name to AT&T in 2007 to reflect its parent company. In 2004, Cingular acquired the now defunct AT&T Wireless.
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"Every carrier has issues" By djtan
Pros Not any worst than T-mobile or Verizon or Sprint
Cons Great phone selection, service has greatly improved since the original AT& T wireless.
Summary Cingular is naturally not the best carrier. However, I've been with Verizon, who when they decided to discontinue a cheap plan at the time to just upgrade me to the next level up without telling me until I got my monthly invoice. Verizon's stores are like a flea ... Expand full review
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