In article <6n7hi.16221$Fo1.3467@bignews7.bellsouth.net>, Dr zara
<jackcal@aol.com> wrote:

> I have used ATT and Verizon for at least twenty years, concurrently. Let me
> assure you that ATT third rate. Verizon blows it away on a daily basis.
> FYI: The "new" ATT is not anything like the "old" ATT.

More accurately phrased: Verizon blows.
But, if you like crippled hardware so they can do open wallet surgery
at every turn...then go for it.