After what seemed like years of rumors, Verizon has confirmed that it will offer the iPhone starting next month. We polled our Twitter followers to see if they're going to take part in Apple and Verizon's joint venture.
It's official -- Verizon will now offer iPhones starting next month. With a new avenue of sales for Apple's popular cell phone line, we polled our 24,000-plus Twitter followers to see if they were planning on purchasing the phone now that Verizon will be doling out contracts. Here's the question we posed:
Are you planning on buying a Verizon iPhone next month (or later this year)? Why or why not? Sound off--we'll post the best replies online.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
GamePro
A few of our respondents are now planning on making the jump now that Verizon will be an avenue of iPhone distribution. Here's their thoughts:
@GamePro Absolutely. I actually want the ability to communicate with people while I travel.less than a minute ago via web
farre
@GamePro ab-so-lutely. We all knew it was coming. Finally can stop relying on my iTouch/ Wifi and my stupid LG phone.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone
allenibrahim
The majority of the comments seemed to indicate that Verizon isn't a lesser evil, and that they've entered the game a bit too late. Here are those replies:
@GamePro I'll keep my AT&T iPhone, thanks. If everyone jumps ship, my fast network only gets faster.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone
comradedrock
@GamePro All set. Soon to have HTC Evo Shift 4G. As a gamer, I game on consoles, not phones.less than a minute ago via Twitter for Android
MattyT83
@GamePro Its utterly redundant for Verizon to get the #iPhone this late in the game. Why try to stay on top when you were NEVER there?less than a minute ago via web
MrDirtySays
And finally, this wait-and-see response may be a bit pragmatic, but it reveals the upside to Verizon's iPhone announcement for everyone, regardless of carrier choice:
@GamePro I'm going to see what AT&T's counter offer/promotion is before deciding. Yeah competition!less than a minute ago via web
Obsession88
Yes, competition indeed.
What do you think of the responses above? Do you have an opinion you'd like to add to the conversation? If so, please comment below or reply to GamePro on Twitter.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Wednesday, January 12, 2011