iPhone coming to Verizon

ucla695 · 10-06-2010, 03:04 PM

Finally, the iPhone is coming to Verizon! I hope I'm glad I waited.

Read about it here and here.

Has anyone else been waiting for this?

Samsquanch · 10-06-2010, 03:26 PM

I'll believe it when I see it. I've been following these kinds of reports for years...

pektel · 10-06-2010, 03:27 PM

I have an iphone. nanananabooboo...

loki · 10-06-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

I have an iphone. nanananabooboo...

and i can make calls.....

10-06-2010, 03:28 PM

Oh good.

E.J. · 10-06-2010, 03:29 PM

I have been waiting and assume I will get one when they are available.... Best thing is, my contract is up....

AD720 · 10-06-2010, 03:34 PM

I hate to be a bubble buster but this is far from any kind of official announcement.

I read about 3 articles a week that say this exact thing and have been for years. WSJ is one of the biggest culprits. Pure speculation at this point. I’ll believe it when it is officially announced by Apple and Verizon, and even then, with a grain of salt. Remember when Google officially said the Nexus One would be coming to Verizon? And then 6 months later said forget it, just buy an Incredible…

Personally I don't really care. It would make my wife happy and that would make me happy but I'm sticking with my Droid.

marge796 · 10-06-2010, 04:06 PM

I read the same articles. It has to be true if its on the net, right?

Chris.....

Blueface · 10-06-2010, 04:05 PM

What difference does it make that it will eventually come to Verizon?
After all, iPhones suck!!!

(disclaimer for those that don't know: I am joking....I am an iPhone fan and love mine)

xlc12rf · 10-06-2010, 04:44 PM

A few months ago i wouldn't have cared. I just picked up an iPad, and now would LOVE an iPhone for Verizon.

stewshi · 10-06-2010, 05:19 PM

Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

Blueface · 10-06-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stewshi

Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

Why?

No one wants iPhones.
They suck!!!

bvilchez · 10-06-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewshi

Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

I'm 50/50 on this one. Verizon has a pretty stable network so I assume they might have learned from other carrier's mistakes and prepared for the time when the Iphone does come to them.

On the other hand I know many people will probably switch on over to Verizon because of their dependability and because they have the Iphone. All those users are sure to bog down the network.

Now as far as the Iphone on Verizon, I'm personally will not believe it until I see it. WAY too many rumors out there for it.

Even then I'll wait since it'll be the first IPhone on Verizon and I'll just wait until they get the bugs worked out of it.

RGD. · 10-07-2010, 12:25 AM

Really it won't matter to me. I currently carry two phones everyday: an iPhone for work and a Storm 2 for personal use.

Personally I like my Storm 2 more than the iPhone. Not that the iPhone sucks, I just don't like certain things about the way it works. Such as - my bluetooth headset. If I accidentally answer the phone by touching the iPhone then I have to select speaker, bluetooth, etc. The Storm automatically goes to the headset where it's suppose to.

And accessing items on the phone. On the Storm 2 I just connect it to my computer or laptop and use the file manager to add music, videos, documents, pictures, etc. With the iPhone I have to use the iTunes - enough said.

I don't play games or run a thousand silly apps. Actually the only app on iPhone that I'd like to have on the Storm 2 is "Around Me" - that one I like.

Although the web browser is slightly faster on the iPhone - the Storm 2 is easier to navigate with in my opinion.

So - iPhone coming to Verizon is of no concern to me.

As a side note I did read today that Verizon has started building their 4G network finally.

Ron

Stick · 10-06-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucla695

Finally, the iPhone is coming to Verizon!

http://www.pcworld.com/article/20011..._a_minute.html

ucla695 · 10-07-2010, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stick

http://www.pcworld.com/article/20011..._a_minute.html

I'm aware of the rumors, but didn't know the genesis of them. I guess I won't hold my breath either. My contract has been up for over a year now.

357 · 10-07-2010, 07:07 AM

Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait.

AD720 · 10-07-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait.

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

Blueface · 10-07-2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

Besides all that....................just keep one thing in mind.....................

WINDOWS!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!!

shilala · 10-07-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

I'd like to give a windows 7 phone a try.
I ran windows mobile on a touchscreen/stylus slider phone a number of years ago, and it was sheer hell. The phone was just horribly unintuitive.
It had promise, then they just kinda dropped it, or I was unwilling to revisit that hell, don't remember which.
I'm more than willing to try a windows 7 phone, but I'd like to wait a year or two.

10-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#1
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	iPhone coming to Verizon Finally, the iPhone is coming to Verizon! I hope I'm glad I waited. Read about it here and here. Has anyone else been waiting for this?

10-06-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon I'll believe it when I see it. I've been following these kinds of reports for years... __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

10-06-2010, 03:27 PM	#3
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon I have an iphone. nanananabooboo... __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-06-2010, 03:28 PM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Oh good.

10-06-2010, 03:29 PM	#6
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon I have been waiting and assume I will get one when they are available.... Best thing is, my contract is up....

10-06-2010, 03:34 PM	#7
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon I hate to be a bubble buster but this is far from any kind of official announcement. I read about 3 articles a week that say this exact thing and have been for years. WSJ is one of the biggest culprits. Pure speculation at this point. I’ll believe it when it is officially announced by Apple and Verizon, and even then, with a grain of salt. Remember when Google officially said the Nexus One would be coming to Verizon? And then 6 months later said forget it, just buy an Incredible… Personally I don't really care. It would make my wife happy and that would make me happy but I'm sticking with my Droid. __________________

10-06-2010, 04:06 PM	#8
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon I read the same articles. It has to be true if its on the net, right? Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

10-06-2010, 04:05 PM	#9
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon What difference does it make that it will eventually come to Verizon? After all, iPhones suck!!! (disclaimer for those that don't know: I am joking....I am an iPhone fan and love mine) __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

10-06-2010, 04:44 PM	#10
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon A few months ago i wouldn't have cared. I just picked up an iPad, and now would LOVE an iPhone for Verizon.

10-06-2010, 05:19 PM	#11
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

10-07-2010, 12:25 AM	#14
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Really it won't matter to me. I currently carry two phones everyday: an iPhone for work and a Storm 2 for personal use. Personally I like my Storm 2 more than the iPhone. Not that the iPhone sucks, I just don't like certain things about the way it works. Such as - my bluetooth headset. If I accidentally answer the phone by touching the iPhone then I have to select speaker, bluetooth, etc. The Storm automatically goes to the headset where it's suppose to. And accessing items on the phone. On the Storm 2 I just connect it to my computer or laptop and use the file manager to add music, videos, documents, pictures, etc. With the iPhone I have to use the iTunes - enough said. I don't play games or run a thousand silly apps. Actually the only app on iPhone that I'd like to have on the Storm 2 is "Around Me" - that one I like. Although the web browser is slightly faster on the iPhone - the Storm 2 is easier to navigate with in my opinion. So - iPhone coming to Verizon is of no concern to me. As a side note I did read today that Verizon has started building their 4G network finally. Ron

10-07-2010, 07:07 AM	#17
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain