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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Jan 2, 2010 6:34pm
lol These commercials are funny. Lately they keep throwing jabs at each other. How did this all started and which side is winning this beef? 
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 2, 2010 7:02pm
It started because they are pretty much the only 2 phone companies left. I think the iPhone had GREAT ads to start. Verizon was struggling and made a BIG HIT with the "map for that/3g coverage" I think the recent Luke Wilson commercials re really weak. So currently in the ad campaign I think Verizon has an edge.
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Jan 2, 2010 7:08pm
Are you talking about this Luke Wilson Commercial - ?
When this Verizon commercial first came out, I started cracking up laughing! -
When this Verizon commercial first came out, I started cracking up laughing! -
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 2, 2010 7:44pm
all the luke wilson commercials are bad. They should have stayed the course with the "theres an app for that" but Verizon really did get em good with the "map for that" rebuttal. I suppose AT&T had to change, but they swung and missed so far.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jan 2, 2010 7:45pm
AT&T is misleading in their commercials. Verizon has them with the larger 3G coverage area. AT&T uses regular coverage maps in theirs..
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jan 2, 2010 7:53pm
I don't know how people do it with the Iphones, both my roommates have them and the constantly drop calls. I have sprint and a smart phone and never drop calls. Once they open up the Iphone to Verizon, they will surpass AT&T.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Jan 2, 2010 8:05pm
I like Verizon. I've dealt with both companies and much prefer V. Also, in general, they are cheaper for their various services.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 2, 2010 8:14pm
Between the 2 I like AT&T better..I get coverage in more areas with them than I did when I had Verizon..keep in mind..that was at least 5 years ago though. So I'm sure it has gotten a lot better since then. But if not...I'll stick with AT&T.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Jan 2, 2010 8:22pm
Verizon has AT&T pinned with the "There's a map for that" ad. AT&T's response is severely lacking.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 2, 2010 9:28pm
Yeah I liked the Island of Misfit Toys commercials that Verizon had.
I used to have AT&T but I had no coverage at home. Verizon came in about 6 months ago and I switched to them right before Christmas. Glad I did.
I used to have AT&T but I had no coverage at home. Verizon came in about 6 months ago and I switched to them right before Christmas. Glad I did.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 2, 2010 9:44pm
I use Verizon so naturally I like them better.
Once the iPhone goes to Verizon, ATT is done, and you can take that to the bank.
Once the iPhone goes to Verizon, ATT is done, and you can take that to the bank.
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Jan 2, 2010 9:54pm
Verizon actually was approached by apple first for the iphone. They turned it down because of the rules apple was making for them to carry the phone.
T-mobile will get the next Iphone. Many people already unlock iphones to use on tmobile. Not to mention tmobile parent company deutsche telekom already carries the European iphone.
To answer your question. Verizon is winning the ad war and the total customers war.
T-mobile will get the next Iphone. Many people already unlock iphones to use on tmobile. Not to mention tmobile parent company deutsche telekom already carries the European iphone.
To answer your question. Verizon is winning the ad war and the total customers war.
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elbuckeye28
Posts: 919
Jan 2, 2010 9:55pm
I think a lot of Iphone customers will jump ship to Verizon if/when they get it.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jan 2, 2010 11:05pm
For the record, I can make calls AND browse the web on my Storm at the same time. I hate liars.
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mtrulz
Posts: 2,905
Jan 2, 2010 11:47pm
+1sleeper wrote: Once the iPhone goes to Verizon, ATT is done, and you can take that to the bank.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 2, 2010 11:50pm
The day the iphone goes to a different carrier (hopefully Verizon) I will be dropping AT&T like a bad habit. What a piece of crap company.
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mtrulz
Posts: 2,905
Jan 2, 2010 11:53pm
^^I've got AT&T, and I agree. You hardly get any coverage. Never 3G unless you're in a big city. If the iPhone was to go to Verizon, AT&T is pwned.
Emmett Brown
Posts: 478
Jan 3, 2010 12:23am
People at work that have the Iphone always complain about bad coverage. I have verizon and have no complaint.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jan 3, 2010 12:24am
VZW is clobbering AT&T right now.
And I wouldn't be too sure about the iPhone going to Verizon just yet. While they do have the most cash, it doesn't make as much sense for Apple to have to completely reconstruct the phone to suit the CDMA network. It makes more sense for them to go to T-Mobile where it's just a few alterations to the chipset to get it to work on that network. However, that would spell disaster for Apple as TMO's coverage isn't so hot.
Within the next 5 years or so...I see Sprint dropping Nextel (probably selling all the towers and the technology to the government), and then Verizon buying out Sprint. Soon after, AT&T will join with T-Mobile...and we'll have two choices: CDMA or GSM.
And I wouldn't be too sure about the iPhone going to Verizon just yet. While they do have the most cash, it doesn't make as much sense for Apple to have to completely reconstruct the phone to suit the CDMA network. It makes more sense for them to go to T-Mobile where it's just a few alterations to the chipset to get it to work on that network. However, that would spell disaster for Apple as TMO's coverage isn't so hot.
Within the next 5 years or so...I see Sprint dropping Nextel (probably selling all the towers and the technology to the government), and then Verizon buying out Sprint. Soon after, AT&T will join with T-Mobile...and we'll have two choices: CDMA or GSM.
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kiksfomikee
Posts: 12
Jan 3, 2010 12:38am
I have an iPhone and live in the middle of nowhere, I get 3G almost anywhere I go and get great service with my phone..
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Jan 3, 2010 12:40am
Within 5 years, 3 of the 4 carriers have already committed to LTE for their 4G networks, leaving Sprint alone with Wimax.So the GSM vs. CDMA will be a thing of the past pretty soon. I don't see the FCC allowing the Mergers of said companies. You are more likely to see the Germanssherm03 wrote: VZW is clobbering AT&T right now.
And I wouldn't be too sure about the iPhone going to Verizon just yet. While they do have the most cash, it doesn't make as much sense for Apple to have to completely reconstruct the phone to suit the CDMA network. It makes more sense for them to go to T-Mobile where it's just a few alterations to the chipset to get it to work on that network. However, that would spell disaster for Apple as TMO's coverage isn't so hot.
Within the next 5 years or so...I see Sprint dropping Nextel (probably selling all the towers and the technology to the government), and then Verizon buying out Sprint. Soon after, AT&T will join with T-Mobile...and we'll have two choices: CDMA or GSM.
(T-Mobile)buying up Sprint which has been a hot rumor both in Europe and the US for some time now.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 3, 2010 12:41am
ATT does have faster 3g when it's up and running, though they have reliability and coverage problems. Their voice network is pretty solid however.
They need to quit being babies and either invest in their infrastructure now or plainly admit that they don't want to invest a bunch of money now when they're switching to LTE (a different network technology like GSM or CDMA that most carriers are headed to) in 2011/2012.
They need to quit being babies and either invest in their infrastructure now or plainly admit that they don't want to invest a bunch of money now when they're switching to LTE (a different network technology like GSM or CDMA that most carriers are headed to) in 2011/2012.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jan 3, 2010 12:42am
Iphone for work and blackberry for personal. Blackberry is with ATT now b/c when I had Verizon, I usually had the fake 1 bar that couldn't make calls. ATT is MUCH better.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jan 3, 2010 12:43am
I have Tmobile and their 3G coverage is absolutely horrible. I almost upgraded to their new droid phone until I looked at the coverage map....only major cities in Ohio. Verizon is probably where I am going after my contract is up in October.sherm03 wrote: VZW is clobbering AT&T right now.
And I wouldn't be too sure about the iPhone going to Verizon just yet. While they do have the most cash, it doesn't make as much sense for Apple to have to completely reconstruct the phone to suit the CDMA network. It makes more sense for them to go to T-Mobile where it's just a few alterations to the chipset to get it to work on that network. However, that would spell disaster for Apple as TMO's coverage isn't so hot.
Within the next 5 years or so...I see Sprint dropping Nextel (probably selling all the towers and the technology to the government), and then Verizon buying out Sprint. Soon after, AT&T will join with T-Mobile...and we'll have two choices: CDMA or GSM.
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Jan 3, 2010 12:49am
By that time you will be surprised with T-Mobile 3G network. They are late to the game but first half of '10 they are going straight to 7.2mbps HSPA + which will blow Verizon/Att 3g out of the water. Current Test Market in Philly is getting T-Mobile up to 21mbps. This basically is bridging the gap until the carriers get to LTE (4G)wes_mantooth wrote:I have Tmobile and their 3G coverage is absolutely horrible. I almost upgraded to their new droid phone until I looked at the coverage map....only major cities in Ohio. Verizon is probably where I am going after my contract is up in October.sherm03 wrote: VZW is clobbering AT&T right now.
And I wouldn't be too sure about the iPhone going to Verizon just yet. While they do have the most cash, it doesn't make as much sense for Apple to have to completely reconstruct the phone to suit the CDMA network. It makes more sense for them to go to T-Mobile where it's just a few alterations to the chipset to get it to work on that network. However, that would spell disaster for Apple as TMO's coverage isn't so hot.
Within the next 5 years or so...I see Sprint dropping Nextel (probably selling all the towers and the technology to the government), and then Verizon buying out Sprint. Soon after, AT&T will join with T-Mobile...and we'll have two choices: CDMA or GSM.