About Verizon for international students

<p>Are there any international students using Verizon? Can we get a phone without BruinCard or SSN(immediately after I arrive at LA)? Will the deposit money work to replace the credit history?
Plus, what about the AT&T gophone plan? The school website says the signal is a little bit weaker than the normal contract one. Is that true?
By the way, I’m not quite familiar with the phone plan in US. Can I change plan type withing the 2-year contract?
What’s the best deal for students using Verizon?</p>