Verizon has not said a darned thing about service pricing - don't count on this to be free.
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Verizon iPhone Launches with Mobile Hotspot and Redesigned Antenna
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Major feature flaw (in the humble opinion of a current iphone user)
"However, as a CDMA device, you won't be able to use your 3G internet connection and Voice at the same time."
I feel a new ATT commercial coming on
"However, as a CDMA device, you won't be able to use your 3G internet connection and Voice at the same time."
I feel a new ATT commercial coming on
The hotspot is a nice shot by Verizon. That will make ATT counter or lose some ground. Did we hear anything about an unlimited data plan for Verizon?
Competition, we have waited so long for you.
not really since the speed is as slow as molasses. if it wasn't for the data limit you could dump your ISP and get cable speeds via AT&T Wireless. CDMA is as slow as ADSL
No sprint???
Was Verizon going to announce that the iPhone is available on Sprint's network?
lol.
I have to agree. There is no such thing as 'future-proofing', even in the world of gadget predictions.
No offense, but what, exactly, do you think the market for used AT&T phones is? The market is likely going to be flooded, I would think.
I like the voice/data thing myself, but 90% of my time is spent in a non AT&T 3G area and so even if I wanted, I can't on AT&T. I think their are people in the same boat and this won't be a problem.
I've never heard this version of the argument, one that is already pointless enough in my personal usage of a phone. There is rarely an event when I am like wow I really need to get a look at something on the internet while I'm on the phone. Maybe I just am not on the phone enough or something for it to really be a big deal.
Now, in terms of notifications, I'm pretty sure that they will still come through even while you are on the phone. I know my Incredible will beep as a new text message comes in while I am on the phone. I'm sure e-mails are different, but do you really get so many emails during calls that it is important that you see them the instant they come in? If so then I guess valid argument, but I think you are over-stating the impact greatly.
I personally won't be getting an iPhone for Verizon, I have both an Incredible through Verizon and an iPhone from work, so I'm all set as it is. But once my contract is up on the Incredible, I couldn't say I wouldn't at least consider getting the next iPhone on Verizon. In my experience Verizon's network performance far exceeds that of AT&T in terms of consistency and reliability.
Funny they told me that there is no Santa either
Weird, they told me Steve Jobs is Jesus. :/
Can't wait for the Verizon iPhone 5
I can't wait for my 3GS contract to end in July, just in time to get the Verizon version of the iPhone 5.
I can't wait for my 3GS contract to end in July, just in time to get the Verizon version of the iPhone 5.
If you cant get your iPhone 4 to be a hotspot on AT&T - it is your fault.
All this is old news people, get out from your cave from time to time
Their mouths are full of crow right now... Won't be able to speak until they finish their meals.
As far as phone calls......when I was with a CDMA carrier it would just push the call to voice mail if I was using data. Not sure about SMS.
You will NOT miss calls when using the hotspot. If somebody calls you on Verizon during an active data connection the connection is paused and the phone call goes through like it normally would.
No mentioning about plans which is the real interesting part - and if there is another chip in there otherwise as soon as you travel to Europe it is a dead brick... (or a mini iPad WiFi only)