push to talk
😕 Does anyone have an inside source when Verizon is going to roll out there push to talk again. I have seen there are new phones coming but when. I heard that verizons PTT is going to be bigger than sprint/nextel?
I want to get a PTT but I don't want to wait for ever either. Sprints customer service sucks other wise I think I would switch to get there Ready link which is the same as ptt.
I want to get a PTT but I don't want to wait for ever either. Sprints customer service sucks other wise I think I would switch to get there Ready link which is the same as ptt.
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Soon, very soon. I'd say by 2Q2005. In fact, VzW already held mandatory training for PTT Phase II for all its customer service reps. This was back in late October. Launching was cancelled at the very, very last minute, for two reasons - still a few minor minor bugs (as opposed the the major major ones which have been fixed) and equipment launch (Lg4700 and the Motorola.
And yes, the network is going to be much better, though I won't go out on a limb to say more...
~Steve
And yes, the network is going to be much better, though I won't go out on a limb to say more...
~Steve
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Hey Steve,
I have heard that LG VX4700 is supposed to be out in Feb and if that is true I would assume that maybe PTT will be out then also. I don't understand all the Hush Hush on stuff with verizon everyone knows they are going to have it why not let people know so they can make plans if your contract is up so they can get even more business or keep there current customers
I have heard that LG VX4700 is supposed to be out in Feb and if that is true I would assume that maybe PTT will be out then also. I don't understand all the Hush Hush on stuff with verizon everyone knows they are going to have it why not let people know so they can make plans if your contract is up so they can get even more business or keep there current customers
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scooter1 said:
Hey Steve,
I have heard that LG VX4700 is supposed to be out in Feb and if that is true I would assume that maybe PTT will be out then also. I don't understand all the Hush Hush on stuff with verizon everyone knows they are going to have it why not let people know so they can make plans if your contract is up so they can get even more business or keep there current customers
The reason I'm a bit hush hush with what I know is because the 2 main people I get some information from are very hush hush with me about these things and don't know I post on this site (probably wouldn't be too happy). The information is proprietary and VzW is stern with its employees about releasing info.
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Thanks for the info Steve. I really am looking foward to the PTT with verizon. I stopped by Sprint and they offered me any 2 phones and to buy out my contract to switch I was tempted but there customer service really sucks.
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scooter1 said:
Thanks for the info Steve. I really am looking foward to the PTT with verizon. I stopped by Sprint and they offered me any 2 phones and to buy out my contract to switch I was tempted but there customer service really sucks.
There are people on these forums that might think you're crazy for turning down such a deal, but you know what? I think you'll be pleased with the VzW PTT and I don't know about the PTT, but the rumor mill sounds like cheaper pplans coming out for VzW on 1/17/05, but I won't say more. 😉
~Steve
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I don't see any benefit in PTT. Why do you want PTT? Or why should consumers want PTT?
Are the carriers pushing it because it takes up only half the bandwith?
Are the carriers pushing it because it takes up only half the bandwith?
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jm9 said:
I don't see any benefit in PTT. Why do you want PTT? Or why should consumers want PTT?
Are the carriers pushing it because it takes up only half the bandwith?
Your first two questions sound like they should be posted in the Nextel forum. Ask a nextel customer why they want PTT. I don't personally, but some people really like it - probably because they don't use there minutes when walkie-talkying (if that's a word?).
As for your second question - I don't know if that in particular is the case, though it's an added benefit, I suppose. VzW in particualr really just wants to get into the niche market that is nextel customers. It's all about being competitive. And if you're a nextel custo...
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I guess you stated my point. If you have free IN calling or Mobile to Mobile, Why do you want to go backwards and use the walkie talking(your word)? I thought it was started by Nextel to give free mobile to mobile type service at no cost.
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jm9 said:
I guess you stated my point. If you have free IN calling or Mobile to Mobile, Why do you want to go backwards and use the walkie talking(your word)? I thought it was started by Nextel to give free mobile to mobile type service at no cost.
I will say this about the walky-talkying stuff. What you say is possible. But you're missing something I'm not sure you're aware of. One of the big advantages of the feature is the group chatting. For example, if I'm the supervisor of a contracting company and I have 30 people in my group, I can call up the droup list of a certain type or all employees, then push that little button on the side of the phone and say to all of these employees at one time "get...
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why do every one always talk about how verizon service is so supperior to the other carriers, thats bull, they have all there customers brainwashed with that can, you hear me now shi! i use to work for them as a tech, boy am i glad i got out of there the customer complaints , about the phones and service was getting to hot.
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I disagree I have had Sprint and that customer service sucked. Verizon has always taken care of me if a problem ever came up. Verizon was rated #1 again this year I feel they do more for there customers with out us (customers) having to ask to get taken care of
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I agree with you Steve about why someone would want it. I think it will be great to have PTT. I went to the Mall of America with the Family and everyone had a regular Walkie Talkie and you were getting other peoples conversations on your own personal walkie talkie. Just a pain.
The other option we had was sure we had free in calling but that is a pain to have to call someone to see were they were located at when a simple PTT would beep them in a Second you have a connection to them and no interuptions.
i hope it comes soon. Sprint wanted my business so bad they offered me any 2 phones in the whole sprint collection for free to switch but I didn't.
Verizon will out do them in the Market
The other option we had was sure we had free in calling but that is a pain to have to call someone to see were they were located at when a simple PTT would beep them in a Second you have a connection to them and no interuptions.
i hope it comes soon. Sprint wanted my business so bad they offered me any 2 phones in the whole sprint collection for free to switch but I didn't.
Verizon will out do them in the Market
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I can see a valid use for business applications with PTT.
I do not want to see people use PTT the way you are describing. I don't want to listen to your personal walkie talkie conversation. Only one person can talk at once, The conversation takes longer and are much louder than a cell phone conversation.
I disagree with you that it takes longer to make a call. You are connected in a Second but the person still has to grab the phone and respond to you. Then after they answer the conversation will take longer waiting for each to push and release the button to talk. If you use the dialing features on your phone you can call people by pressing 2 buttons.
I understand the major benefit of talking with more than one phone at once...
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I do not want to see people use PTT the way you are describing. I don't want to listen to your personal walkie talkie conversation. Only one person can talk at once, The conversation takes longer and are much louder than a cell phone conversation.
I disagree with you that it takes longer to make a call. You are connected in a Second but the person still has to grab the phone and respond to you. Then after they answer the conversation will take longer waiting for each to push and release the button to talk. If you use the dialing features on your phone you can call people by pressing 2 buttons.
I understand the major benefit of talking with more than one phone at once...
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well I can understand your thoughts but not everyone is retarded when they use there phone like you are saying I am. I myself am not planing on having hour conversations on a PTT connection. PTT if used correctly it is for quick answers like location if you are looking for someone and stuff like that. I agree that people need to learn not to use a cell phone in a eating establishment that is a real pain in my butt. But I feel this will be a great service if used correctly.
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Sorry if you thought I was complaining about you, I wasn't.
I took a computer ethics class years ago that looked at how technology has effects on society. At this point I feel PTT is a technology that will have more harm than good, if use by consumers in public areas.
I wanted to know why people wanted PTT, and how they thought they might use it to see if I was missing something.
Thanks for your answer.
I took a computer ethics class years ago that looked at how technology has effects on society. At this point I feel PTT is a technology that will have more harm than good, if use by consumers in public areas.
I wanted to know why people wanted PTT, and how they thought they might use it to see if I was missing something.
Thanks for your answer.
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You don't have to have other people hear your conversation with push to talk. You can turn off the speaker feature and use it just like a regular conversation.
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