It's time to upgrade to an iPhone

Approaching the second year with my current phone plan, it's almost time to "upgrade" service plans. I have been rocking the SPRINT Optimus with a decent history of success. Sprint's reception at my home and work is outstanding (expect for on the south side of my apartment complex—but no network is perfect). Honestly, that's the biggest thing that matters to me about a phone.

However, Sprint's data plan was as slow as molasses. For me, the user interface was garbage; I barely used any of the apps that weren't on the initial page because the navigation was to clunky for me. The operating system was messed up. I couldn't download more than 250 mb of stuff on my phone because everything had to be stored locally; I didn't use my data card at all. Also, I had to reset my phone three times.

So now, I'm in the market for an iPhone. The Mac iOS is tried and true. I already love the UI. The only thing that remains is finding which service to buy. How do I decide?

SPRINT

I am already on this network and know that the reception is good in the areas I need it. (However, I am curious if the grass is greener.)

AT&T

This is the most expensive. And there is probably a reason for that. And I'm not paying for the data plan. (However, I ought to consider what I would prefer to pay if I leave Church employment.)
Maybe I ought to speak with AT&;T users around where I live and see what their experience it.

VERIZON

I don't know anything about this provider, good or bad. Simply based on their commercials, I'm interested in their coverage and call quality.

T-MOBILE

Only rumored at this point. (Personally, I don't think it will happen. They are definitely setting themselves apart in the market.)
This is my parent's plan. I should check and see if they will be switching anytime soon. Probably not. What about the rest of the family?

If I were to buy an iPhone today, I would purchase this $200 4S from Sprint:

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