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How to pick a carrier for the iPhone 4S (infographic)
For the first time ever, Apple is releasing the iPhone 4S on three carriers: AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. If you're out of contract, it's a good time to rethink your provider. But how do you choose? Use this infographic to decide.
After a year and a half of silence, Apple announced the latest iPhone: the iPhone 4S. The new phone will be available October 14, with preorders starting October 7.
But this time, the iPhone 4S is available on three carriers: AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.
If you're one of those people who's been saving your upgrade, it's a good time to rethink your cell phone provider. Each carrier offers a unique advantage--like unlimited data or lightning-fast downloads--so you'll have to decide based on your lifestyle and needs.
To help you pick, we put together this no-nonsense flowchart that will guide you through the decision-making process.
Click for the full-size graphic.
(Credit: By Sharon Vaknin/CNET)The infographic was modified on October 6, 2011, to add pricing details about Sprint's unlimited plans.
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