A Look Ahead: Verizon iPhone Repercussions
Welcome to the dawning of a new Verizon. Better yet, a new take on the same Verizon. The cellular carrier long lauded for its impeccable network, particularly by disgruntled iPhone users, will now get a chance to make good on its promises of speed and reliability, as Apple has reached an agreement with Verizon to roll out iPhone 4 products with Verizon service.Since the iPhone’s release, AT&T has had a monopoly on the technology, meaning in order to purchase a working iPhone one would also have to sign a contract for AT&T service. Though the device itself has been wildly popular, renowned for its ease of use, simplicity and full-functionality, many iPhone devotees have felt its upside has yet to reach its full potential due to network on which it operates. Though advertised for its fewest dropped calls, iPhone users list this among several frustrations ultimately hindering their iPhone satisfaction.At the point, the only question left unanswered is, will Verizon deliver? Some critics admit that perhaps the AT&T network itself is not as bad as public opinion has let on, as the sheer amount of iPhone users all accessing it once will undoubtedly have negative consequences and result in less than optimum performance. Were a significant portion of AT&T iPhone users to make the carrier switch, not to mention legions of current Verizon subscribers and new sign-ups also opting for an iPhone, would Verizon’s iPhone network mark substantial improvement?The most likely outcome is that AT&T and Verizon share the gargantuan demand for data created my iPhone proliferation. While this will undoubtedly cut into AT&T iPhone sales, at least in the short run, it could actually be a blessing for AT&T iPhone users. It stands to reason with less users on the AT&T network performance will improve. Of course, one it does, AT&T iPhones will resume flying off the shelves.So what to expect? A strong swing in Verizon’s favor, followed by a balancing out between the two cellular heavyweights, with neither clearly emerging as the champion of the iPhone market. Still, for the consumer, with total service now split between the resources of two major companies, the deal is a win-win, whichever your provider.
Filed by www.discussphone.com at January 20th, 2011 under Service Providers, iPhone