“With the Apple iPhone launch less than two weeks away, Verizon sees its services and not a new iPhone-killing handset as the way to compete against rival AT&T, said CEO Ivan Seidenberg,” Marguerite Reardon reports for CNET News.
“When asked if he thinks the company will take a hit from subscribers ditching Verizon Wireless’ service for AT&T’s he said he believes that Verizon is in a very good position. Verizon Wireless has long enjoyed strong customer loyalty with one of the lowest churn rates of any major wireless operator in the country,” Reardon reports.
MacDailyNews Take: You’ve got about 9 days left of enjoyment, Mr. Seidenberg.
Reardon continues, “‘The iPhone will add excitement and stimulation to the market,’ he said. ‘If we have done our job, then we will be a beneficiary. I hope it does reasonably well.’ But a ban imposed earlier this month by the International Trade Commission on handsets that contain some 3G, or third-generation, Qualcomm technology could throw a monkey wrench into Seidenberg’s plan, if the issue isn’t resolved.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Adam W.” for the heads up.]
iPhone, b1tch!
I’m a transitional employee to Verizon from MCI since the merger and will leave any carrier (currently US Cellular) for the iPhone. AT&T and I will be good buddies.
MY GOD, What if?
Seidenberg has 383 days left until my contract expires.
“my god… it’s full of scars…”
I’d wager very few of you knobs could even afford an iphone and even fewer of you will acually buy one?
I’d wager very few of you knobs could even afford an iphone and even fewer of you will acually buy one?
I’d wager very few of you knobs could even afford an iphone and even fewer of you will acually buy one?
I’d wager very few of you knobs could even afford an iphone and even fewer of you will acually buy one?
“With the Apple iPhone launch less than two weeks away, Verizon sees its services and not a new iPhone-killing handset as the way to compete against rival AT&T”
Well that says it all, folks. Services.
The Misunderstanding of the American Consumer Market is complete.
This is gonna be a blood bath.
I’m a verizon customer, and he’s toast. Along with every one of my friends and family that are on verizon. He delusional or lying.
In Denmark the carriers can only bind you for a period of 6 months, so once (if) the iPhone is released here, the waiting time to cut loose from your carrier is a lot less. Actually I get my phones unlocked and use a cheapo sim card. Better in the long run.
@ ChrissyOne
what’s going to be a ‘bloodbath’?
talk sense you fu**ing idiot!
@ ChrissyOne
what’s going to be a ‘bloodbath’?
talk sense you fu**ing idiot!
@ ChrissyOne
what’s going to be a ‘bloodbath’?
talk sense you fu**ing idiot!
@ ChrissyOne
what’s going to be a ‘bloodbath’?
talk sense you fu**ing idiot!
I’m a Verizon customer and I’m jumping ship for the iPhone. I’ll be interested to see how many others will do the same.
@ pudding & pie
My AAPL gains could currently purchase several cases of iPhones, thank you. Would you like to explain how 50 million people could afford a RAZR?
Narrow minded thinking.
Verizon’s customers aren’t going to jump ship, but Sprint and T-Mobile customers (myself included) are going to run to every Apple store and At&t store come June 29th.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
“what’s going to be a ‘bloodbath’?”
…and I’m the idiot? Time to clean your drool pan.
I had an issue once
I had an issue once
I had an issue once
I had an issue once
In other words, Verizon isn’t even going to try to fight it. At least the guy is more realistic than these other idiots out there claiming they will have an “iPhone equivalent” coming out within 2 months….