Everybody has been talking about the new Apple carrier Verizon that has become the major competitor and potential threat to AT&T. Although since its launch in 2007, AT&T was the only Iphone network provider, this year however, a new provider has emerged introducing potential opportunities as well as threats to future consumers. Upon reading different articles including the article on Wall Street Journal “Verizon beats AT&T in voice calls in Iphones,” I have learned the different features of each of the two providers. For instance, Verizon is said (according to article) to offer better data plans including monthly plans as cheap as 30 dollars for unlimited data as well as wireless hot-spot plans whereas AT&T are now offering 15 to 25$ plans with limited data only. Another feature that has distinguished Verizon is its voice calls. On the other hand, AT&T is said to have high speed downloading data, which could attract more consumers especially those interested in downloading their emails and other documents on their iphones. Also, AT&T could operate overseas whereas Verizon can’t.
After reading this article, I think I would still stick with AT&T mainly because I go back home to Jordan very often and I would like for my Iphone to work there even if it means higher roaming rates. Also, being able to check my emails and download large files fast enough is something very important to me and AT&T has given me the chance to do so.
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I was actually very curious about whether Verizon would now beat AT&T in sales because of the iPhone or not. The day the iPhone came to Verizon my friends woke up early with excitement to order them. I didn't realize that there were so many differences between the two plans. If I had to make the decision, I would also stick with AT&T. I would definitely want my phone to work when I am traveling. Unfortunately, I have T-mobile, which does not have the iPhone. Hopefully my family will decide to switch to AT&T sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting way of how these two are different. Also brings up the point of other android phones. I know AT&T is going to release some of these phones to replace some of the sales they might lose. Ultimately, I think this could be one of the first moves to create an iPhone for many networks. Although the inclusion of the iPhone took awhile, I think the iPhone will be available to other networks sooner than later.
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