Gizmodo has posted an interesting list supposedly from Verizon about their talking points regarding the iPhone 3G.
Some of the more noteworthy points on this list include:
The new 3G iPhone will be twice as fast only where AT&T has 3G coverage!
Now this stands out as a big old DUH to me, but I am also aware that this is a pretty big deal. In many areas, mine included, 3G access is not available, but AT&T has no problem charging consumers for that non-existent coverage. I’d be more than happy to keep my current iPhone plan if I were to upgrade; keeping my lower price with included text messages, though “suffering” without 3G.
They cut the device price by $200 but raised the service price by $240!
Yup, I know, and it hurts a bit. I never really liked this lowered price marketing tactic when it’s not completely true.
Verizon Wireless’s Premium Plans include unlimited messaging with premium 3G data services with audible T-B-T dierecitons and OTA downloads!
Really? Okay, I’m kinda jealous. But I bet none of Verizon’s cell phones have Apple logos on them.
Verizon has pretty much compiled all of the reasons why I didn’t upgrade to the iPhone 3G...yet. But one thing Verizon can’t one-up is Apple’s hardware and software experience. As much as I hate paying AT&T’s monthly rates, I still do it, because I love my iPhone. It’s the first phone I’ve ever had that I haven’t completely hated. Do I get frustrated with the iPhone? Yes. But not so much so that I don’t routinely remind everyone I know how much I love it.
Are the points on this list keeping you from buying an iPhone 3G? What do AT&T or Apple have to do to get you to buy an iPhone 3G? Or do they just have to wait for you to give in?
Via [Gizmodo]
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