Best Buy: Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T

Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Sprint (NYSE: S), and AT&T (NYSE: T) are three of the big names in the U.S. wireless industry. In recent years, Sprint has been putting pressure on the economics of the two giants -- Verizon and AT&T -- in the form of aggressive pricing and other competitive moves like early adoption of equipment installment plans and smartphone leases. What's more, while AT&T and Verizon are investing in areas outside of their core wireless businesses, Sprint is focused exclusively on wireless.

Investors may be wondering whether Sprint makes a better buy than a stalwart like AT&T or Verizon. Or if Verizon and AT&T are better positioned, which of them is best among the three wireless carriers. Let's examine each one a bit more closely to determine which stock is the best buy.

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