Enclosed is a graph showing whats on the minds of prospective mobile phone buyers, what they might buy in the future. It might be a little skewed, I’d be more interested in “what did you research and then REALLY sink your money into, when the time came.” People love the iPhone, but the one thing that drives people away – reluctantly so – is AT&T’s scrappy coverage. Maybe AT&T didnt realize or invest properly on what a hit iPhone would truly be and its the result of someones poor planning. Even I knew after getting one and ignoring my computer for a week, its an incredible deal to have the internet access so cheap. Every now and then it rings and reminds me, its also a phone…
Apple needs to let other mobile services sell the iPhone. AT&T is doing a 2nd rate job of it. Instead of investing in expanding service and quality they have suggested punishing or getting subscribers to quit using it so much. Stupidest business idea I’ve heard in a while. “Hey we’re glad you love our product – can you not use it as much, you’re way to loyal to it?” Does AT&T know how hard it is to have a hit product in todays world? WTF? Apple: let another Carrier carry the ball or it may cost you in the end. AT&T knows its service is so bad – “yep theres an App for that” – the Mark The Spot App, where you can lodge a complaint on dropped calls. It seems completely masturbatory that probably the Apps sole function is fooling me into thinking that anyones listening to the App. Given their public communication that seems to show their beliefs that its everyone else’s problem for overusing the system. I know companies that would kill to have that product over usage problem.
Anything Google touches with their brand carries with it so much hype and some credibility. They do have a good track record. People seem to overly get caught up in Google’s hype and the new Google Phone does have a couple unique things, like selling unlocked phones that could change the markets modus operandi. iPhone should quit losing people to other phones over service, which has nothing to do with its great product. Most people that goto other phones just want good phone service and an iPhone or an iPhone copycat. Bottom line.
UPDATE: AT&T Announces will spend $2 Billion to improve it service Gee was it my post? LOL.
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Not a copycat. Just a better phone.
iPhone isn't as good as you think. Multitasking? Adobe Flash?
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I love the iPhone hopefully new updates will b announced this month
I'd like to see the iPhone come to Verizon because I like the iPhone, but I have been much happier with Verizon than I ever was with ATT. Now that Verizon's got the Droid, I think I'd rather just get a Droid. In the long run, I think that's where competitiors are going to eat Apple alive even if Apple has the better phone.
Wow look at that chart!! Makes me want to drop my iphone and run quickly to sign up for Verizon or TMobile!!! PLEASE read the sarcasm in that. It's NOT just the phone! It's the whole experience. And with the number of apps continuing to be developed for the iPhone, nobody is taking any wind out of any sails.
I had AT&T back when it was Cingular and hated it! All I ever hear is how bad they are. I refuse to go back. Verizon Wireless is far superior. I have a Smartphone and plan on upgrading to a “Google phone” when my plan is up. I may never get an iPhone.
I blame Apple as much as AT&T because they are the ones who signed the contract. Stupid move on their part.
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Cool phone, but worthless if the network isn't there to support it, then it's just an iTouch, which I have anyway. Look, mobility is what we're after here, and if you can't offer a product that even compares to your competitor (talking service, not device) you'll loose share. We want connectivity, then cool devices. The Google device has the unique advantage of both, and is consuming AT&T's market share because of it.
When you're sitting in downtown ATL and can't get a signal (happened to me), you realize just how cool a normal flip phone with service would be much less an iPhone. Remember, you just want to make a call……
In the end, the company providing the infrastructure that supports the product will win. We'll see who that is, but I have my guess.
Well done Chris, keep it up.
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Cool phone, but worthless if the network isn't there to support it, then it's just an iTouch, which I have anyway. Look, mobility is what we're after here, and if you can't offer a product that even compares to your competitor (talking service, not device) you'll loose share. We want connectivity, then cool devices. The Google device has the unique advantage of both, and is consuming AT&T's market share because of it.
When you're sitting in downtown ATL and can't get a signal (happened to me), you realize just how cool a normal flip phone with service would be much less an iPhone. Remember, you just want to make a call……
In the end, the company providing the infrastructure that supports the product will win. We'll see who that is, but I have my guess.
Well done Chris, keep it up.
Matthew Schmitt
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What amazes me is there is only one formulation of Apple iPhone: Quad-band GSM and WCDMA 850/1900/2100. That means it will work on a basic level with many networks, but is ill-suited for use on a great many more. By contrast, Android is appearing on smartphones that can – across the range of phone makers – run on any network out there. Sur, the US is a huge market, but AT&T's 3G network spec isn't the only one in the world or even the most common.
HTC – for example – are making phones for CDMA, UMTS 850, 900, AWS, 2100…and every other thing out there that moves voice and data.
Another issue for Apple is the sealed unit with the battery that can't be swapped. Serious phone users always have a spare battery if the day gets too long and/or they want to actually USE all that cool functionality (GPS, etc) all day long. This issue alone is a show-stopper for me where iPhone is concerned.
What amazes me is there is only one formulation of Apple iPhone: Quad-band GSM and WCDMA 850/1900/2100. That means it will work on a basic level with many networks, but is ill-suited for use on a great many more. By contrast, Android is appearing on smartphones that can – across the range of phone makers – run on any network out there. Sur, the US is a huge market, but AT&T's 3G network spec isn't the only one in the world or even the most common.
HTC – for example – are making phones for CDMA, UMTS 850, 900, AWS, 2100…and every other thing out there that moves voice and data.
Another issue for Apple is the sealed unit with the battery that can't be swapped. Serious phone users always have a spare battery if the day gets too long and/or they want to actually USE all that cool functionality (GPS, etc) all day long. This issue alone is a show-stopper for me where iPhone is concerned.
I am a perfect example of this. Longtime Verizon customer. They are great here, great coverage, and very few dropped calls. I wanted an iPhone, but we have a family plan. I am not about to uproot my entire family to go for an iPhone when the whole family is happy with Verizon. I love my Droid X.
Droid X is awesome. I have wanted an iPhone too but now that I have my Droid X I am good for the long haul!
that said, devs can’t ignore android for much longer… we aren’t 😉
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