Comments on: 2 Reasons Today’s Verizon iPhone Rumor Are Likely True

By: With Today’s Smartphones, Carrier Loyalty Is Fleeting: Tech News «

With Today’s Smartphones, Carrier Loyalty Is Fleeting: Tech News « — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:30:58 +0000

[...] I’d argue that in the present day, choice of device is nearly as important to carrier choice as the network itself; indeed, for some “power users” of smartphones, the device itself may be even more important. Apple’s iPhone is a prime example of this concept. At one point, 73 percent of AT&T’s quarterly new subscribers activated iPhones. These new customers had ample opportunity to switch from their current carrier to AT&T at any point prior to that, but it took a hot “must have” smartphone to make the move. Yesterday’s report from Credit Suisse lends timely credence to the importance that devices have in choosing a carrier: The investment bank estimates that 23 percent of current AT&T iPhone owners would switch to Verizon if the carrier indeed offers the iPhone, which I expect to happen in 2011. [...]

By: Verizon iPhone—More Proof Than Ever… | JonSuh.com

Verizon iPhone—More Proof Than Ever… | JonSuh.com — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:31:07 +0000

[...] rumors out there. Right behind the tail of Bloomberg came other major sources like CNET, MSNBC, Gigaom, and Tech [...]

By: Data Hungry Droids Grow Verizon Revenues

Data Hungry Droids Grow Verizon Revenues — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:38:01 +0000

[...] keep hearing constant rumors of a mythical Verizon iPhone and in a recent survey, a majority of Verizon customers indicated they would buy such a unicorn. [...]

By: Deadcellzones.com

Deadcellzones.com — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:52:58 +0000

Here are 10 other reason why Verizon is not likely getting the iPhone
http://www.deadzones.com/2010/07/verizon-is-not-getting-iphone.html

By: Alec

Alec — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:48:51 +0000

Saw the interview on Bloomberg which the latest “report” (rumor) was based on. An INVESTOR speculated that Verizon will LIKELY carry an iphone early 2011. Bloomberg blew his speculation out of proportion and caused a new rumor overnight (once AGAIN). Leave it to Bloomberg to take a comment and make news sensation. I’d actually like to believe the rumor (since I AM a VERIZON subscriber), however the investor had no affiliation with EITHER phone company OR Apple. His word is not substantial enough for me.

By: iOS Battles Android for Market Share

iOS Battles Android for Market Share — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:19:09 +0000

[...] bad news is Apple will likely never dominate mobile operating systems. Even should a Verizon iPhone launch early next year, the chance to crush Android has passed. The good news is that even if Apple [...]

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:57:55 +0000

Have to agree with Yacko. Because the demand, market share, and margins are there: that's why Apple may choose to implement on an old CDMA network while waiting for Verizon to upgrade to its 4G in 2011-2012. That's my hope, anyway.

By: kevin

kevin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:27:37 +0000

Another reason the verizon iphone rumor is likely true, is that AT&T has finally begun to talk about selling other iPhone-like smartphones, such as Android. CEO Stephenson has been mentioning Android, instead of iPhone, at every conference or talk he goes to.

By: kevin

kevin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:21:21 +0000

And where is this 5-year exclusive confirmed?

By: kevin

kevin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:19:41 +0000

And how do you know that? Because USAToday reported it in early 2007. But in mid-2008, the same USAToday reporter said the agreement was modified to a 3-year exclusive due to Apple switching to a subsidized phone; 3-years would include the 2008, 2009, and 2010 iPhones.

Engadget subsequently recapped all of this earlier this year, but most other blogs/websites chose to mention only the original 5-year pact and skip the rest. Dumb idiots.