AT&T Again Moves to Downplay Reports of Imminent Tiered Data Pricing for iPhone

[kdarling]

Sprint was also contacted, but turned down Apple's offer. Very short-sighted on their part. A Senior VP paid for the mistake later.....

Got a link for that? Thanks!

It's not really surprising that other carriers turned down Apple at the time.

1) Apple had no device to show off, just a vague plan.
2) Apple's previous "iTunes phone" was the pitiful ROKR. Even Jobs hated it.
3) Apple wanted to keep the subsidies for itself, instead of helping customers.

Not to mention all their demands, such as limited sales outlets which they later changed their tune on.

 

[carlgo]

yeh exactly I don't know why people still keep reading in between the lines that aren't there and coming up with "doomsday" conclusions. The fact that Vega refuted the claim twice should be enough. How many times does at&t have to keep putting out statements for people to accept it?

Suppose the naysayers just want something to gripe about (much like I'm griping now about the gripers, fancy that).


Very wise words. People forget that coverage is partly based on zoning laws and who can schmooze the decision makers. It often takes years for local ordinances to approve new towers and equipment. The ironic part is that probably many folks complaining about coverage are also in the "not in my backyard" crowd.

The fact is that it seems that every tower, everywhere, is being contested. People don't like the aesthetics, the lowering of property values and many think they will get cancer from them. It is just a fact that meaningful expansion is going to be very difficult to achieve.

Some sort of innovative technology is going to be needed, something other than simply trying to erect thousands and thousands of traditional cell towers. That simply isn't going to happen.