OBJECTIVES
• Compare 7universal features across 3 carriers
• Normalize real data
• Apply rating system (A–F)
• Compute totals and determine ranking
• Recommend top-performing carrier
ANALYSIS:
Ratings
Applied
Verizon:
C (Price), B(5G), A
(Coverage), B
(Speed), B (Hotspot),
C (Intl), B
(Satisfaction)
AT&T:
B (Price), C (5G), A
(Coverage), C
(Speed), B (Hotspot),
B (Intl), B
(Satisfaction)
T-Mobile:
A (Price), A (5G), B
(Coverage), A
(Speed), A
(Hotspot), A (Intl), A
(Satisfaction)
10.
ANALYSIS:RankingsDetermined
Final total scoreranking:
1) T-Mobile – Highest performance & value
2) Verizon – Strong reliability and coverage
3) AT&T – Solid overall but not top in key
metrics
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https://www.t-mobile.co
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ap
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13.
Thank you fortaking the time to review this comparison. After evaluating all seven core features and
applying a consistent scoring system, it’s clear that each carrier brings valuable strengths to the table.
Verizon stands out for reliability and broad coverage, AT&T provides strong consistency across several
categories, and T-Mobile delivers the best overall balance of speed, price, and nationwide 5G
performance.
This analysis highlights the importance of comparing real data across multiple factors rather than
relying on marketing claims alone. As technology and network infrastructure continue to evolve,
periodic reassessment will always be beneficial. For now, based on the data available,T-Mobile offers
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