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Verizon is better in many very rural areas because they have spectrum in areas where others didn't simply because they were the legacy landline provider. AT&T is better in a great big number of markets especially ones where they are the landline provider. In markets where Verizon is the landline provider they will historically have better/more spectrum. This is a rule of thumb for those two carriers. Sprint and T mobile were never landline providers hence they'll tend to not have an advantage anywhere. So they compete on price.

Reception is all about spectrum, the amount of spectrum owned, the number of people on the network and the frequency used it. High frequency like 2100kHz and higher does horribly when penetrating structures and buildings, lower frequency like 800hz and lower does much better.

Pick the network that's right for you based on where you spend most of your time and fits your budget.

They are all great in some areas and they all suck in some areas. Choose wisely, don't be a complainer, educate yourself.