Comment 2 independant studies say AT&T better than Ver (Score 1) 572
Despite the Verizon ads it appears from 2 independent studies (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/business/13digi.html?_r=1&em) that, at least in the major metropolitan areas, AT&T does have a more reliable and faster network and the iPhone's "electronics in the phone that connect it to the cell towers, had shortcomings that 'affect both voice and data.'".