Verizon Activates 2.2 Million iPhones in Q1 2011

[ftaok]

So, let's see how this breaks down:

AT&T: 3.6 million over a 13-week period.

Verizon: 2.2 million over a roughly 7-week period.

That works out to roughly:

AT&T: 277,000 iPhones per week.

Verizon: 315,000 iPhones per week.

Yeah, I'd say Verizon did quite well despite the naysayers who think AT&T was selling more of them (when it took them almost twice as long to get those numbers).

Hard to say, but I'd think they're about equal.

The AT&T iPhone had been about 7 months old for the recent quarter, so I'd expect the numbers to be lower than they had been around the launch. Verizon's iPhone was brand new, so there was that launch-spike.

On the other hand, there's likely a lot of Verizon users waiting for the iPhone5 since the Verizon iPhone, while brand new, was essentially a 8 month old phone.

 

[oban14]

Considering that in 4Q10 it was "common knowledge" that Verizon was getting the iPhone and that it was officially announced on Jan 11, this was a very weak sales report for Verizon. I think that most people realized that Verizon is more expensive, slower, lacks international coverage, and that they castrated the iPhone (no data/voice multitasking).

This 30 second video says it all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUaFywhywjA

On the plus side, it works. As in I can get a signal (data or voice) and maintain that signal for several hours in several locations.

AT&T just sucks. I can't imagine why anyone in NYC or SF would even consider them.

 

[Rodimus Prime]

Both AT&T and Verizon have flaws, but Verizon is, by far, the lesser of two evils. If an Early Termination Agreement wasn't an issue, why on earth would anyone choose AT&T over Verizon?

umm people like me who have been screwed by Verizon and on top of that were I tend to go AT&T has better coverage.

Go ask Jav his feelings on Verizon. He hates them.

So, let's see how this breaks down:

AT&T: 3.6 million over a 13-week period.

Verizon: 2.2 million over a roughly 7-week period.

That works out to roughly:

AT&T: 277,000 iPhones per week.

Verizon: 315,000 iPhones per week.

Yeah, I'd say Verizon did quite well despite the naysayers who think AT&T was selling more of them (when it took them almost twice as long to get those numbers).

well Verizon had pent up demand AT&T did not have that pent up demand. It will more have to wait until iPhone 5 to get a better read on the numbers.

 

[ciTiger]

Having the iP4 so late what did they expect?

 

[mattwallace24]

AT&T just sucks. I can't imagine why anyone in NYC or SF would even consider them.

I'd have to disagree. I'd agree that AT&T USED to suck in NYC, but I've been getting great reception there lately and very fast data speeds. Appears AT&T heard the complaints and have stepped up their game.

Can't speak to SF, but will be there next month and can test the AT&T network then.

 

[FloatingBones]

Comparing Apples to Apples

I'm surprised nobody noted that AT&Ts sales totals include the $49 3GS sales for a large amount of this quarter.

Has AT&T broken out their sales figures for the 2 iPhones? Did any sites make any estimates about the breakdown?

 

[Taz Mangus]

The Thunderbolts doing well

Apple sold three times as many in the same time period. Plus Apple made more off each one they sold. The Thunderbolt, the latest Andriod favor of the month. How many flavors is that now?

 

[oban14]

Most of the people on AT&T currently are locked into contracts and don't want to pay the early termination fee. Lots of people who aren't didn't want to buy an iPhone 4 when the 5 was coming out a few months later. I fall into that category.

I got a Droid X to see if I like it more, and frankly I do. I'll see what the iPhone 5 has to offer but I doubt I'll go back to the locked down/closed/data snooping environment that the iPhone has to offer.

 

[NebulaClash]

I got a Droid X to see if I like it more, and frankly I do. I'll see what the iPhone 5 has to offer but I doubt I'll go back to the locked down/closed/data snooping environment that the iPhone has to offer.

Ah, the phone that people love to claim is locked down even though anyone can write a program for it or even unlock it any time they wish. That is "closed" by having more choice than any other phone. That "snoops" on you even though this is just a bug that goes nowhere but your hard disk.

Amazing the lengths people will go to make themselves feel better about their choices.

 

[AppleJunkiePA]

How many were new to Verizon, how many were just Android converts?

I was an Android user from T-Mobile. Glad to get rid of both.

 

[kdarling]

I'm surprised nobody noted that AT&Ts sales totals include the $49 3GS sales for a large amount of this quarter.

Also, AT&T's "sales" totals are actually "activations".

Which includes hand-me-down or resold iPhones being activated on a different line.

 

[LightSpeed1]

Both AT&T and Verizon have flaws, but Verizon is, by far, the lesser of two evils. If an Early Termination Agreement wasn't an issue, why on earth would anyone choose AT&T over Verizon?

Also, once Verizon releases an LTE iPhone with global capabilities At&t should just stop selling the iPhone all together. And it will happen.

 

[oban14]

Ah, the phone that people love to claim is locked down even though anyone can write a program for it or even unlock it any time they wish. That is "closed" by having more choice than any other phone. That "snoops" on you even though this is just a bug that goes nowhere but your hard disk.

Amazing the lengths people will go to make themselves feel better about their choices.

What should I do when Apple refuses to release the program I wrote for the iPhone? There are many reasons you could choose to defend the iPhone; freedom of choice and calling this rampant violation of piracy "a bug" are both beyond laughable.

You should be embarrassed and ashamed.

Also, once Verizon releases an LTE iPhone with global capabilities At&t should just stop selling the iPhone all together. And it will happen.

Agreed. The LTE speeds from Verizon are shockingly fast.

 

[NebulaClash]

What should I do when Apple refuses to release the program I wrote for the iPhone? There are many reasons you could choose to defend the iPhone; freedom of choice and calling this rampant violation of piracy "a bug" are both beyond laughable.

You should be embarrassed and ashamed.

I am neither. Nor should I be. What I said is true, and your exception is to the rule I stated. Yes, a few programs fall through the cracks, but it's rare compared to the norm. Sorry you are one of the exceptions. I'm sure it sucks to be in that situation. Work with Apple to figure out the problem and try again.

 

[catiger]

Also, once Verizon releases an LTE iPhone with global capabilities At&t should just stop selling the iPhone all together. And it will happen.

Except that Apple isnt coming out with LTE iphone till next year and it will be on both networks. ATT is rolling out LTE this summer.

 

[alent1234]

Also, once Verizon releases an LTE iPhone with global capabilities At&t should just stop selling the iPhone all together. And it will happen.

do you know how hard it's going to be to switch to verizon for most iphone users?