Grow up! Self pity? Give me a break! Those are your words, not mine. I am just agreeing with many, many others that it is time for Verizon to put out some kind of press release so that their customers can be informed as to what may or may not be in the works. It is marketing 101, keep the customer informed.
I am happy with Verizon's cs and network which is why I am hoping they will offer a product that is exciting and can compete with the i(want something like it)phone. That is not a lot for their customers to expect. Whoever is running their show has screwed up big time and I am certian we will see heads rolling.
You neeed to stop preaching here. Go to rightous.com!

I'm not preaching anything. If you're unhappy, go somewhere else. Verizon will eventually get the message. If you're unhappy but stay with Verizon, they won't care enough to make any changes. We really won't know the effects of the iPhone until the third and fourth quarter numbers. Until then, I don't see Verizon making any changes. They had the lowest churn rate. Why would they change anything?

I never said I was unhappy, just looking for information. That is what these forums are for.
Verizon's churn rate was low pre iphone. We'll see, time will tell. Personally I wouldn't buy a 1st gen phone but 500,000 other did.

There is plenty of information on this site. We know about the new Q that's coming to Verizon. The 6800 will be out soon. We don't have anything that's similar to the iPhone coming out, but again, I don't see Verizon trying to obtain something similar until the market speaks (Q3 and Q4 numbers).

The market spoke! 500,000 iphones in a few days and the undeniable popularity of ipods.
1)73% of all households in US have cell phone accounts.
2)Nearly 49 million ipods sold in US, 100 million world wide.

The corporate execs do not need to wait for the actual numbers. It is obvious. Verizon needs to to counter launch with some info for its customers. Very simple.

They need to see what effect it has on the market though. They sold 500,000 phones in 48 hours, but how many of those were returned? How many people are going to give up on AT&T and switch back to a different carrier? There are a lot of long-term factors that you're not considering.

Of course they need to see the long term effects. All indications are that the iPhone will be a hit. I am simply stating it is now time for Verizon to "throw a bone" to its customers. Not that difficult.

verizon doesnt need to "throw a bone" to anyone...you guys just have to complain about everything. robtheman is right, they need to see what effect the iphone really has on the industry. And you can't see that in 2 days (and yes I know they sold 500K). If they wait they can release a true iphone killer and make sure of all of the down falls of the iphone are fixed on a vzw touchscreen phone

If they did release a statement, all you people on this site would just complain about how they released a statement, but the phone isnt actually out. And then when it comes out, you will complain about how its not good enough.

Just be patient, and if you don't feel like this is the carrier for you, then port.

Chris

No one is complaining. Just looking for info. and doing some research. But can't even agree with the original post or inquire without all of you Verizon groupies getting defensive. Suggesting to port is so lame and weak.

Verizon owes it to its customers to inform and then offer the latest and most advanced phones (no I'm not talking iphone). And you are wrong, if they released a statement then perhaps some of those 500,000 at&t people would come back especially because of at&ts awful network and the battery problem with iPhone. And the current Verizon customers like myself and many other who getting frustrated with their poor phone choices would be hopeful that something worth waiting for is in the works and perhaps be confident ab...
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If you don't like it port!!! 🤣 🤣

Weak, very weak.

you dont even know how many people ported and you already want to win them back??? This is why you arent a CEO or a VP or marketing. Verizon will be fine in the long run and they know this. They don't have to do anything. They have a strategic plan and they can't just abandon that because att released the iphone.

I understand your frustration and you want info, but Verizon has a plan and they have goals. And just because your ideals theirs might not align, doesnt mean they're doing something wrong.

And the reason why everyone is saying "port" is because your initial argument sucks. What do you want? Some verizon ceo to stand in front of podium and spout out release dates so you feel more confident about ur cell carrier? Please, ...
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"We don't have anything that's similar to the iPhone coming out, but again, I don't see Verizon trying to obtain something similar until the market speaks (Q3 and Q4 numbers)."

Are you with Verizon? If so you are in heavy denial.

I'm work for an indirect Verizon store. AT&T doesn't work where I live so personally, I could care less about the iPhone. They really do need to wait to see the impact that it has on the market. Just because something is hyped up doesn't mean that people are going to buy and/or keep it. I think I read someone say that there have been 300,000 returns so far.

No wonder your comments are so biased. What a loyal employee. This is the new millinium and the numbers are in...1/2 million in just a week. Surely those numbers will continue to climb. You read where that there ahave been 300,000 returns? That is BS. If that was even close to the truth, that would have been all over sites like cNET, here, all over.
I do admire your employer loyalty. Wish I had more like you!

What did I say that makes you think I'm loyal to Verizon? I'm good at what I do, but I personally have no interest in the iPhone. Does that make me bias against the iPhone? Maybe. I'm not really a Verizon fanboy though.

"We don't have anything that's similar to the iPhone coming out, "

It was the "we" at the start of the sentence. I have nothing against Verizon at all. Been with them for 12 years. Don't want a 1st gen iPhone either. Just really believe that Verizon needs to start dangling some carrots in light of the iPhone craze. Why not? What harm could it do? They are long over due to offer a new smartphone not a redone Q or chocalate. I have done a ton of research and either they don't have anything coming out that is worthy or they are keeping a tight lid on it. Just looking for info and agreeing with the original post.

What harm could it do? Not much. Unless they end up with another Chocolate which got a lot of advertising and ended up with a lot of problems/disgruntled customers.

I'm just telling you not to get your hopes up. I seriously doubt their methods will change unless the iPhone has a HUGE impact. Nice phones have come out in the past. I don't think that Verizon will be changing their policies unless they see a damaging, long term effect.

Changing what policies? Policies that don't keep their customers wondering when a new products will be available. Policies that aren't keeping up with the times in terms of available technologies? If that proves to be the case they will lose many. And you may not want to believe it but the iPhone is and will have a huge impact! I will stay with Verizon if and only if they can deliver the latest and greatest products. I don't think I am the only customer feeling this way. Many others like myself may just be waiting for their contract to expire. For me it is next month. I do hope they make some announcements before then. If not it's adios for me.

Rlest8 said:
"We don't have anything that's similar to the iPhone coming out, but again, I don't see Verizon trying to obtain something similar until the market speaks (Q3 and Q4 numbers)."

Are you with Verizon? If so you are in heavy denial.

If you spent the same amount of time researching what verizon has on the horizon, you wouldn't need to be whining on this forum. Do your homework!

I have researched and nothing too great out there that can be confirmed. So inform me if you can.

"yeah there are several comin out within the next few months, some dropin this month, just hang tight there is an onslaught of new pda's comin down the pipe." ..cellenator

Not very credible or specific. That why I agreed that Verizons customers need to hear more.

If his company knows his screen name on here, he could be fired for releasing inside information.

Are you saying he is also Verizon employee and he knows what is really going to be available but Verizon is choosing to keep it a secret except for their employees?

You'll have to ask him. I don't know. I have seen people get in trouble at work for sharing information on this site though.

Like I thought-you have nothing!

Actually, I work for Verizon. I'm not a "Verizon-cult" person. Why did the tone of your message go south by the end of it?? At the beginning you were presenting a rational argument with considerable points and by the end of it, out of the blue you tell me to get a life? WTF??? As far as wondering if Verizon will be releasing "anything exciting".....do you think we would be the second largest company, who is just about to pass the first largest company if we didn't ALREADY have exciting phones??? I am telling you as a person in the business, THE IPHONE IS NO BIG DEAL! Sure it is a nice phone/multimedia device but the voice and data network that backs the phones capabilities is crap. Period. If you want to know the truth...Verizon Wireless cou...
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What, do you expect Verizon Wireless to start jumping up and down, saying "I swear we've got something like the iPhone coming out soon! Oh, we're so scared of the iPhone. Please, have mercy!" DANIEL80

Your the one with the tone problem. I am just looking for information as to what can/cannot be expected and all of you Verizon employess are so defensive!

You are a loyal employee and I have a very strong and successful background in marketing and consumer products. I know Verizon passed on the iPhone with some legit reasons. They should have then begun to develope a competitive product as soon as they passed. Business Strategy 101. They should be offering their customers equal options regarding the phones they carry. Their custom...
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Port your ass 🤣

KISS it first!

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i was just going to read a few answers but felt i should write a response to a few things i have read. OK robtheman, seriously? calm down. i never said that verizon let us know what phones they are going to get, what i was saying is that due to this site and others we all pretty much hear what is going to which company and when as far as quarters {ie. quarter one,two, three}.

i was just surprised that aside from the chocolate redux we haven't heard any rumors or seen any pics for phones that MAY be headed to verizon.

you seem to be so annoyed with the question..well you didn't half to read or answer it did you? i am no trying to pick a fight mind you, just curious as to why your answer seemed hostile?

another perso...
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Well said.

The products thhey release are tested extensively so they actually work when you use them (see first gen razr). And all you keep saying is that you want to know what is coming out in the future. How many companies actually tell you whats coming out in the future? Its all hear say. You say its marketing 101 but Iphone a very marketable product didnt release any info or anything about their phone until 3 weeks before. Bottom line.... phones will come out and you wont know anythign about them until they do.

Many companies issue press releases to keep the consumer interested and the iPhone was announced like last Jsnuary, not 3 weeks ago.

vzjones said:
...And all you keep saying is that you want to know what is coming out in the future. How many companies actually tell you whats coming out in the future? Its all hear say. You say its marketing 101 but Iphone a very marketable product didnt release any info or anything about their phone until 3 weeks before. Bottom line.... phones will come out and you wont know anythign about them until they do.

Maybe. Unless you look here: 😎

https://www.phonescoop.com/carriers/forum.php?fm=m&f ... »

Saw it already thanks. Some of these dates have come and gone without the release. Makes me wonder how credible.

Rlest8 said:
Saw it already thanks. Some of these dates have come and gone without the release. Makes me wonder how credible.

Meh... release dates are always going to slide around some, they're not always going to be accurate.

However, even given that, the spreadsheet did say that July 9 would be the release date for a new LG Chocolate, and that it would come in Red, Black, and Blue.

Sure enough, the new Chocolate did launch today, in Black Cherry ('Red'), Black, and 'Blue Mint'. So it seems like the doc in question wasn't just made up by someone. 👀