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On a two-line family plan, T-Mobile saves approximately $240-480 annually. T-Mobile's 'Magenta' plan undercuts AT&T's 'Unlimited Elite' by roughly $15-20/month for identical data allowances."},{"question":"Which has better 5G speeds?","answer":"T-Mobile delivers 40-50% faster 5G speeds, averaging 250-350 Mbps versus AT&T's 150-250 Mbps. T-Mobile's aggressive 5G rollout across midband spectrum (C-band) provides superior performance in urban and suburban areas. Speed advantage is most noticeable for video streaming, gaming, and large file downloads."},{"question":"Which is better for rural areas?","answer":"AT&T has marginally better rural coverage at 87% of US land area versus T-Mobile's 86%, though the difference is minimal. However, AT&T's legacy network infrastructure provides more reliable service in truly remote areas where both carriers have limited coverage. For rural users, AT&T is the safer choice."},{"question":"Is there a difference in network reliability?","answer":"AT&T scores higher on OpenSignal's reliability index (81/100 vs 78/100), with fewer dropped calls and better performance during peak hours in dense urban areas. T-Mobile experiences occasional network congestion in high-traffic zones. AT&T's longer-established infrastructure provides more consistent service, though T-Mobile is rapidly improving."},{"question":"Which carrier has better customer service?","answer":"AT&T has more traditional customer service channels and physical retail presence. T-Mobile emphasizes digital support and self-service tools, with J.D. Power rating T-Mobile's overall satisfaction 2 points higher (74 vs 72). 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