First off, thanks for taking the chore of watching BGR for WP stories. I have very little interest in BGR, even if they have some occasional correct information.
Second, I do not think there is one person using Big Red that would be surprised by this. There have been all kinds of discussions popping up on threads, and usually it boils down to this:
-You are paying for the network on Verizon. Their LTE is widespread, and whatever the next version of that network is (LTE+, I think), Verizon will have it first. Their rural coverage is by far the most widespread. But you pay a little more and may have to be a little less demanding on devices.
-You get the widest and most complete selection of phones on AT&T. I also applaud them on their recent attempts to add value to the cost of their plans. Their network is easily #2, but well behind Verizon. Still- all things considered, AT&T's only weak link is their customer service.
-Sprint is.... well... unlimited, I guess. Really, I am kinda lost on how Sprint is competing. Their network is larger then T-Mobiles, but their indoor performance is horrid and their pricing has always been a little high for what they offer. Since WebOS bombed and the HTC Arrive was unsupported, they are all iPhone/Android, and their phone selection isn't that great at all.
Unlimted. Yep, they are unlimited.
-T-Mobile is aggresive in pricing and has a lower end but respectable phone selection. But, boy does their rural coverage blow chunks. And paying full price for their phones can be a real burden.