For years, T-Mobile had a technological edge over AT&T and Verizon when it came to 5G. That gap is slowly closing as Verizon now lights up its standalone 5G (5G SA) or pure 5G network and AT&T follows suit.
With the key tech advantage fading, carriers will have to compete on cost. Since none of them are willing to lower prices on plans, Verizon has come up with a clever way to outdo its rivals. The company is offering to give you a better deal than AT&T and T-Mobile.
All you have to do is bring your recent postpaid AT&T or T-Mobile bill to Verizon. On its website, Verizon already claims to have done the math for you to prove that it's the cheapest option by comparing its priciest plan with plans from T-Mobile and AT&T. That may not be accurate for everyone, because Verizon took the liberty of assuming some specifics, such as phone financing. That's why the company is encouraging AT&T and T-Mobile customers to hand over their actual bills for a custom deal.
Verizon says it can offer lower rates than AT&T and T-Mobile.
What do you think of Verizon's offer to lower the bills of AT&T and T-Mobile customers?
As a Verizon customer, I want my bill lowered first.
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Best use of AI.
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We'll see if it actually makes good on the promise.
Verizon is using AI tools to offer more affordable rates than AT&T and T-Mobile.
Apparently, Verizon is using AI to beat AT&T and T-Mobile's prices. The tool seemingly scans your bill for any discounts or promos and applies a similar offer to its own plan to bring the price down.
While you have the option of switching online as well, anecdotal evidence suggests that going to a store might get the activation fee waived.
This is a great use of AI by Verizon. While the company may not be able to lower everyone's bills, it will use technology to look for every possible way to undercut AT&T and T-Mobile's pricing.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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