Comments on: My Big iPhone Break-up http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:01:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: watches http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-601842 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:15:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-601842 Backup phone on iPhone you mean, Cindy? Well, definitelly not the superphone none of them but at least much better from everything we have now available on the market.

]]> By: Guess Who’s in Love Again?: Tech News and Analysis « http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-593489 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:15:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-593489 [...] you might remember, I had broken up with my iPhone in disgust about two years ago. Frustrated by AT&T’s network coverage in the two metro [...]

]]> By: How to Cancel Your AT&T Contract: Apple News, Tips and Reviews « http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-573535 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:31:13 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-573535 [...] is now here when it comes to U.S. iPhone service providers, so if you’ve decided that you’ve had enough of AT&T, there are a few options available. But keep in mind that since AT&T put up some [...]

]]> By: SugarFree http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-570828 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:33:08 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-570828 That’s terrible! Damn AT&T!
The iPhone is not exactly perfect, especially as a business phone, but it’s pretty close! OK the battery life is shorter than your average commute to work, but the design, apps and UI make up for that…as long as your network allows you to make calls that is!
Maybe one day you’ll come back…

]]> By: At CTIA, AT&T — and Its LTE — Are a No Show: Tech News « http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-291563 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:34:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-291563 [...] asked me why I left out AT&T. My reasons for omitting them weren’t emotional, even though they are the network that stands between me and the iPhone. Instead, I’ve found their future wireless broadband plans less than [...]

]]> By: Why You Want Google Voice on Your iPhone: Tech News « http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-286515 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:46:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-286515 [...] although there were other factors involved, such as Apple’s control over the ecosystem, coverage issues with AT&T and better Gmail integration in Android. But mainstream consumers aren’t likely to see Google [...]

]]> By: Drew Hawkins http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-275242 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:53:50 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-275242 I have actually done the same thing. A year later but the same. I switched over to Sprint, which has a MUCH better network and clearer calls. I got the new Evo and it makes my old iPhone look Amish. Sure there probably isn’t a high demand on Sprint’s network like AT&T but for $20 less a month, totally worth buying out the contract for

]]> By: amanda http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160944 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:37:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160944 I completely agree i have the g1 and it works great via att or over wifi with skype. I bought the phone off of craigslist uner a hundred bucks and it works awsome and it is not jailbroken or the like. I love it!!!

]]> By: In Praise of the HTC Sense & Why the Nexus One Failed for Me http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160943 Mon, 17 May 2010 23:10:56 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160943 [...] On the Nexus One, some of the most basic tasks — such as sending instant messages or typing out email — feel tedious and not at all smooth. And imagine my angst when I missed an important call because the Google calendar pop-ups prevented me from switching to the phone feature. On a case-by-case basis, these are minor things but encounter them often enough, and it’s easy to get annoyed. In fact I got so annoyed that I dug up an old T-Mobile Motorola RAZR and for the past couple of days have been using that to call folks. (How I wish and pray that Apple would sell the iPhone on a network not called AT&T.) [...]

]]> By: Percy http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160942 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160942 I was at a conference today including about 80 persons. All of the At&t phones inside the buildind had no network service. It was a good opportunity to survey which network had signals and the result were as follow:
AT&T no service
Sprint 5 bars
Verison 5 bars
Tmobile 3 bars
Walmart cheap pay as you go phone 4 bars
Thanks AT&T for your lies about having the best network.

]]> By: MicroNix http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160941 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:40:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160941 I have to disagree with you austinandrew. Verizon Droid has been completely solid as a phone and data device for me on Verizon. And the Droid is definitely not a second class citizen. Besides voice and data at the same time on the AT&T network, the Droid matches the iPhone feature for feature minus a little polish of the interface. Whats more, the most important feature that I purchase a phone for, the actual “phone” has been absolutely rock solid on calls. I would much rather have a reliable phone that really can multitask apps than one with shotty service and the ability to do voice and data at the very same time.

I ditched AT&T before the iPhone was even popular because of dropped calls, horrible service and down right rude customer service. The iPhone would be darn near the ultimate phone but is severely crippled by AT&T’s network. Maybe this flies for teens and 20-somethings, but when you have kids of your own that you need to stay connected with, dropped calls or no service at all just isn’t an option. The longer Apple stays exclusive to AT&T, the more time the competition will have (Android) to come up with the “iPhone killer”. They are almost there now.

]]> By: mcorbett26 http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160940 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:53:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160940 sounds terrible, bb is a good choice, if ya get a chance, check out the droid :) great replacement for iphone

]]> By: Paul Johnson http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160939 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:35:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160939 What nonsense! Iowa City should have had 3G service at least a year ago, when Verizon upgraded.

]]> By: The iPad Could Mean Big Trouble for AT&T’s Network, FCC Warns | Mac Bargains http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160938 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:15:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160938 [...] This problem is one that affects the fundamentals of mobile communication in this case, unlike before with AOL’s home Internet access issues. Even though it doesn’t make as much sense from a profitability perspective, AT&T has to make every effort not only to anticipate demand, but to over-prepare for the iPad’s release. If there’s one lesson the telecom should’ve learned from its ongoing iPhone usage problems, it’s that half measures will only continue to exhaust the patience of its subscribers. [...]

]]> By: The iPad Could Mean Big Trouble for AT&T’s Network, FCC Warns http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160937 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:14:25 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160937 [...] This problem is one that affects the fundamentals of mobile communication in this case, unlike before with AOL’s home internet access issues. Even though it doesn’t make as much sense from a profitability perspective, AT&T has to make every effort not only to anticipate demand, but to over-prepare for the iPad’s release. If there’s one lesson the telecom should’ve learned from its ongoing iPhone usage problems, it’s that half-measures will only continue to exhaust the patience of its subscribers. [...]

]]> By: Systous http://gigaom.com/2009/02/11/my-big-iphone-break-up/#comment-160936 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:42:14 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=39121#comment-160936 I just unlocked my iphone and put a T-Mobile chip in it. Problem solved.

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