T-Mobile vs. Verizon: Is It Time to Choose a New Carrier?

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a lot of coffee in Seattle.

If you're looking to switch carriers or change your current phone plan, you're probably looking at prices first. But that's just the start, because perks such as hotspot data when you need to connect and streaming services when you want to relax also come into play.

Here, we're looking at two of the biggest cellular companies in the US: T-Mobile and Verizon.

These two aren't the only carriers, of course, but being among the biggest players means you're likely looking at them first before checking out ...