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AT&T Seeking to Extend iPhone Exclusivity in U.S.

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Bring Iphone to Verizon!!!

dead zone

Apr 15, 2009, 10:28 AM
c'mon Verizon.....double what ATT will give. 😎


any agree? Iphone on Verizon Network.
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Menno

Apr 15, 2009, 10:58 AM
Make the iphone a good PHONE instead of a fancy media device with phone capabilities and verizon might consider it.
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bluecoyote

Apr 15, 2009, 12:40 PM
Right, because with phones such as the Boulder, G'Zone, HTC Apache, Blackberry Storm, UTStarcom Blitz, Motorola Q, and Pantech crap Verizon considers nothing but the best.
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Menno

Apr 15, 2009, 12:59 PM
Storm does everything it was told to do, it was just slow at launch. with the new software (especially the stuff off crackberry) it is fast, and is a VERY capable device. The Storm did signifigantly more at launch than the iphone did, and yet people gave it negative reviews while if the iphone gliched, they would say "oh, at least it looked pretty when it did so"

The boulder had battery issues, so now it ships with a free extended battery. If you want a phone that will stand up to almost anything you can throw at it, you'll be hard pressed to find a more capable device than the boulder.

Pantech makes cheap stuff, you get what you pay for.

But on top of that, those companies:

1)Allow asurion to insure their phones
2)Allow V...
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bluecoyote

Apr 15, 2009, 2:12 PM
As a former owner, the Storm doesn't do a damn thing it's supposed to. It's a mash of horrible wannabe design that Verizon ordered when they realized they missed the boat. It's a terrible Blackberry and it's a terrible iPhone knockoff.

As a current iPhone owner, the signal strength is outstanding. I have a Sony Ericsson K550i and Blackberry Pearl on AT&T for comparison and the iPhone trounces both handily. As a phone it also works better than anything Verizon has on their network in the real world. It's not even close.

As for the others, Apple's pricing strategy was extremely successful. It has kept the device from being RAZR-discounted and has also allowed Apple to add new features instead of just abandoning the original. No other p...
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euroegyptn

Apr 15, 2009, 8:05 PM
I agree with you bluecoyote , the iPhone is an amazing device and i have never enjoyeed using a phone as i did on the iPhone, Maybe AT&T network is not the best, but i have no problem what so ever, and i hope AT&T keeping selling it. screws Verizon 🤣
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mellowlen62

Apr 16, 2009, 5:02 PM
Not really. In fact, Verizon could probably care less whether they get an iphone. They don't need it. AT&T does. Why? Because it's the only device that pulls otherwise seemingly normal people to make the switch to them...
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bluecoyote

Apr 16, 2009, 5:57 PM
... and it's done that to the tune of millions of subscribers- good ones. That leaves Verizon with the 'free flip phone' crowd.
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Overmann

Apr 17, 2009, 2:20 AM
Verizon Wireless phones that perform well...

Most LG phones except the VX8700, VX8600, and on occasion the Chocolates.

Blackberry Pearl, Curve, World Edition

NOKIA Mirage, Intrigue

These phones, according to user experiences, perform better in the reception department than the sea of phones available on Verizon.

Blackberry Storm performs average. Also, it has more powerful features than the iPhone, and if you spend more than 10 minutes cussing at its button click touchscreen and learn to use it there is a lot of potential. And if typing is too slow, you need to get a phone with buttons because that unlimited texting plan isn't going to make it easy on ANY touchscreen only phone.

iPhone Advantages
Shiny, Made by Apple
566+...
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bluecoyote

Apr 17, 2009, 9:19 AM
Whoa, the Storm definitely does not have more powerful features than the iPhone. And a lot of your points are bogus as well.

1) I've had excellent AT&T customer service

2) Apple's replacement plan isn't any worse than Lock/Line in terms of price, but far better in terms of service.

3) The Camera on the Storm is worse than the 2MP unit on the iPhone

4) Text input on the iPhone is far superior- it's actually usable, the Storm's isn't.

5) Way more robust applications with the iPhone. The Storm basically runs glorified Java, which is very weak by comparison. That's why the Storm is never going to offer the breadth of applications of the iPhone, because it simply runs a weak OS.

6) iPhone offers no MMS (though I guess t...
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Roadkill

Apr 15, 2009, 12:48 PM
Yeah, except that then Verizon would insist that Apple drop the iPhone's user interface in favor of Verizon's craptastic system. 🙄
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Menno

Apr 15, 2009, 1:05 PM
Besides that the iphone qualifies as a smartphone and verizon does nothing to change a smartphones UI. Blackberry, Palm, and Windows Mobile devices all have complete control of their UI.


Nice try though... at least you didn't waste your post on a creative retort.
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staiano

Apr 15, 2009, 1:07 PM
So when verizon stops wifi or google maps on other smartphones that doesn't count?
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Menno

Apr 15, 2009, 1:10 PM
Please list a phone where wifi is on the device but locked. I would wait, but you won't find one.

GPS is unlocked on all smartphones as of several months ago. Update the software to the new OS and enjoy Google maps on your phone to your hearts content.

And now, that doesn't count. Because both those features are hardware based. The "ROFL" guy was talking about the verizon UI that is standard on all dumbphones.
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staiano

Apr 15, 2009, 1:29 PM
So the Verizon 8830 blackberry with no wi-fi versus the sister 8820 that does have wi-fi but is not for verizon doesn't count?

Verizon wouldn't even let BB include wi-fi on their version.
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Menno

Apr 15, 2009, 2:36 PM
8830 is CDMA
8820 is GSM

Please show me where Verizon blocked wifi. If you find anything, it will be with a tinfoil hat.

Instead it was more likely that the 8820 was requested to have wifi because ATT and Tmobile both offer WiFi hotspots in addition to their cell towers to compensate for their (then) small 3g network. they have these hot spots built into their wireless plans, so it is a marketing point for them.

Not only did verizon roll out 3g faster, but they also don't have these WiFi Hotspots (that ATT and Tmobile generate a lot of revenue from no-subscribers who used their laptops their). Wifi is not a feature that Verizon requires on their phones, so it is up to a company if they want to include the feature, or save some m...
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Roadkill

Apr 15, 2009, 1:56 PM
Verizon earned their reputation for a craptastic UI - but nice try at diverting attention away from that.

One would hope that the iPhone would qualify as a smartphone, but since we're talking about Verizon there's no guarantee.

Plus then there's the whole VCast and VZ Navigator issue.
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mycool

Apr 15, 2009, 2:51 PM
Roadkill said:
Verizon earned their reputation for a craptastic UI - but nice try at diverting attention away from that.


You're post is made assuming that everyone hates the UI, when in fact a majority of users enjoy the UI and prefer it. I really had an easy transition going from my LG 7000 to my Samsung a950.

In the end, if a few wannabe techgeeks have to suffer so we get our wonderful UI, then so be it. And, if you are that adiment about having a phone with a different UI then stop being cheap and get a higher end phone, something along the lines of a Dare, Omnia, Blackberry, etc.
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Menno

Apr 15, 2009, 3:00 PM
the iphone requires an internet connection to function. It is a smartphone.

verizon's UI gets a lot of complaints, and i'm not a fan, but I've had a ton of customers who love the fact that they don't have to re-learn their phone everytime they upgrade. I do with they had an option to remove it, but a lot of people love it.

All smartphones now have their gps unlocked, so vz navigator is just an option and you can get blackberry maps is you want.


Vcast is mainly for dumbphones. You use BiS or Bes for blackberries.
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voiceofid

Apr 15, 2009, 12:49 PM
I really doubt this will happen till LTE, why would Apple make an iPhone specifically for CDMA when LTE is so close
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euroegyptn

Apr 15, 2009, 8:12 PM
as far as i know not 100 % sure, but LTE ( 4G) is data no voice and Verizon uses CDMA, so i would think even if apple makes 4G device it wouldn't work with Verizon Voice since its CDMA not GSM. Correct me if i'm wrong
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Menno

Apr 16, 2009, 11:39 AM
4g is the next network.

I'm guessing carriers will be using some sort of advanced VOIP program for voice transmissions.
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Radbard

Apr 16, 2009, 11:46 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if that's what happened. Correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that LTE would eventually replace GSM and CDMA in the US. At first it will be for data, i.e. aircards, laptops, etc, but would eventually carry voice as well.
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Roadkill

Apr 16, 2009, 11:58 AM
That's correct, at least as far as the planning goes. Verizon and AT&T have both announced that their 4G networks will be LTE based.

Technically, WiMAX and LTE are supposed to be compatible within the 4G specification, so 4G phones should theoretically be able to roam on any 4G network.
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staiano

Apr 16, 2009, 11:05 PM
Roadkill said:
... so 4G phones should theoretically be able to roam on any 4G network.

At a nice roaming fee I suspect ;)
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