iPhone to be exclusive to ATT/Cingular for 5 years

[Parrotheader]

Barring a dramatic change of coverage and all my friends/family switching to Cingular, then I'll still be exclusive to Verizon 5 years from now.

 

[QueBert]

I actually like the iPhone, it's a damn shame that Verizon had a chance to be the main carrier for it and fvcked it up with their silly demands. I HATE the Verizon UI, I hate how they crippled Bluetooth on most of their phones. Verizon has a stick up their ass and need to get it out. The iPhone will be a huge success weather you like the phone or not. Verizon screwed up, guess I'll just have to be happy with my half assed Moto Q *sigh*

 

[tigerbait]

I just can't believe they are releasing it without 3G/UMTS/HSDPA data. That kills it for me after using a Treo 750

 

[neutralizer]

Originally posted by: DLeRium
So what? People who get phones from the CINGULAR STORE are retards anyways.

Unlocked phones FTW. How do you think we were carrying Sony Ericsson W810is before Cingular started carrying them a whole year later?

Argh, you and your Sony Ericssons. Anyways, I hope these work unlocked.

 

[ballmode]

I hate it and hope it fails.

 

[Reckoner]

500 bucks for a phone? Yeah right.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: ballmode
I hate it and hope it fails.

Wow. Hate?

That's an odd emotion to have toward a consumer product.

 

[Wonderful Pork]

Originally posted by: neutralizer

Originally posted by: DLeRium
So what? People who get phones from the CINGULAR STORE are retards anyways.

Unlocked phones FTW. How do you think we were carrying Sony Ericsson W810is before Cingular started carrying them a whole year later?

Argh, you and your Sony Ericssons. Anyways, I hope these work unlocked.

I think that the phone portion and wifi part would work unlocked. I don't know about the Cellular Data and the "Visual Voicemail"

I'm interested to see what the monthly contract price will be. Seems like it could be around $100 per month ($40 voice, $40 data, $10 txt, taxes etc). I pay $26 for my service now, I will not pay 4x that just for a device.

 

[Captante]

Locking the I-phone into any one service-provider is a bad idea IMO ... while I can't see ever buying one of these for myself, its somthing both my daughters would love to have & Cingular/ATT coverage in most places I've been is nowhere near as good as Verizon.

 

[George P Burdell]

1. AT&T customer service is worse than hell itself.
2. $500 price tag
3. Non 3G

I'm hoping the second version of this phone is much better than this. Until then, I'm sticking to Windows Mobile 6.

 

[QueBert]

are any WM6 devices out? I ****** hate WM5, well hate is a strong word - I strongly dislike it. But, I'd be willing to give WM6 a spin.

 

[Dunbar]

Originally posted by: oogabooga
Where I live the quality of Verizon is much higher then cingular/ATT (socal). Not to say socal is terrible, but there is a reason I moved from ATT->Verizon and have been getting ass rap-err paying for it.

If you need the GSM verizon does kinda leave you high and dry

I have the same experience in SoCal, Verizon is much better. Everyone I know with Cingular out here, no matter where you are in the LA area, has crappy reception.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: QueBert
are any WM6 devices out? I ****** hate WM5, well hate is a strong word - I strongly dislike it. But, I'd be willing to give WM6 a spin.

There are plenty of WM5 devices that can be upgraded to WM6. T-Mo MDA, Dash, Cingular 8125, 8525. Check out xda-developers.com for more info.

 

[jpeyton]

This shouldn't surprise anyone. Apple simply committed their product to the company with the largest network and largest subscriber base, which is smart.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: johnjbruin
I have a feeling this is going to one apple product that is going to fail...

It'll be the equivalent of the PS3 in the cell phone world.

 

[her209]

And Apple is barred for that time from developing a version of the iPhone for CDMA wireless networks.

So can it connect to Cingular's 3G network?

 

[GeneValgene]

what would keep someone from unlocking this puppy for other gsm networks?

 

[Imported]

Originally posted by: Dunbar

Originally posted by: oogabooga
Where I live the quality of Verizon is much higher then cingular/ATT (socal). Not to say socal is terrible, but there is a reason I moved from ATT->Verizon and have been getting ass rap-err paying for it.

If you need the GSM verizon does kinda leave you high and dry

I have the same experience in SoCal, Verizon is much better. Everyone I know with Cingular out here, no matter where you are in the LA area, has crappy reception.

Odd, down in SoCal I had no problems whatsoever with Cingular even without the recommended 850 band.

 

[Duddy]

I think I'll stick with my more open HTC Hermes

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
This shouldn't surprise anyone. Apple simply committed their product to the company with the largest network and largest subscriber base, which is smart.

Actually they wanted to go with Verizon, but Verizon wouldn't budge on giving Apple complete control over the phone. AT&T is a 2nd choice Verizon's not far behind AT&T in subscriber base and the largest network thing means nothing when one of the largest markets in the country, Los Angeles has people with AT&T complaining. Hell I know a few who had Cingular and switched to T MOBILE! that's when you know the service is bad.

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: GeneValgene
what would keep someone from unlocking this puppy for other gsm networks?

unless they changed the stance, you'll have to sign up for a 2 year contract to get this phone - and still not get a discounted price. My guess is if somebody wants to pay full retail + a contract and still wants to unlock it and use it on TMobile or some other GSM network they could. But it would be pointless seeing how you'll be in a contract.

 

[mpitts]

I love all of the anti sentiment.

This phone will not fail. It will be a success and sales will be very high. The price is high, but it's not out of line with what HTC offers through T-Mobile or Cingular. I admit that I'd like it to have 3G capabilities, but I am sure that it will in the future.

I want to get one in my hands before I base any opinions. I think that it the only fair way to assess it.

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: George P Burdell
1. AT&T customer service is worse than hell itself.
2. $500 price tag
3. Non 3G

I'm hoping the second version of this phone is much better than this. Until then, I'm sticking to Windows Mobile 6.

QFT

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: QueBert

Originally posted by: GeneValgene
what would keep someone from unlocking this puppy for other gsm networks?

unless they changed the stance, you'll have to sign up for a 2 year contract to get this phone - and still not get a discounted price. My guess is if somebody wants to pay full retail + a contract and still wants to unlock it and use it on TMobile or some other GSM network they could. But it would be pointless seeing how you'll be in a contract.

Breaking a contract is not that cost-prohibitive.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: George P Burdell
I'm hoping the second version of this phone is much better than this. Until then, I'm sticking to Windows Mobile 6.

Check back in 5 years.