Comments on: The iPhone Research Has Got to Stop

By: J Phill

J Phill — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:58:35 +0000

Well I definitely made my switch to Cingular about a month ago, so I’m iPhone ready!

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 09 May 2007 18:31:25 +0000

Hi J Phill. I think if you purchase the iPhone outright when it comes out, it will be expensive, around $400.00 – $600.00 USD but if you go with a contract, it will be less.

I end up purchasing phones outright myself so I’m not stuck in a contract and can move around providers as needed.

Even though they look cool and all, I will not be getting an iPhone when they come out.

By: Brandon Wood

Brandon Wood — Wed, 09 May 2007 18:13:38 +0000

I’m currently with Cellular One, who have been notorious for poor customer service.

By: J Phill

J Phill — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:54:18 +0000

It’s funny that everyone thinks the iPhone is too expensive, when you have other phones like the Treo and Moto Q with retails of around the same price.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:23:21 +0000

You’re welcome Brandon.

Cingular and AT&T have some really nice coverage and they offer many GSM phones as well.

Who is your current provider?

By: Brandon Wood

Brandon Wood — Wed, 09 May 2007 16:09:25 +0000

Very cool, thanks for the info Sean. Like you said, the iPhone is not something I would likely buy – if nothing else, it will be nice to get some more competition up here in the cell phone market.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:47:32 +0000

Well it’s official, Cingular does have coverage in Anchorage, Alaska.

I checked the website and also called and spoke with a representative, so you’re golden for coverage.

However, the iPhone is not a phone I’d personally want.

Yeah, it’s going to be all shiny and fun but all the reports I’m reading, it’s going to be a sucktacular phone.

By: Brandon Wood

Brandon Wood — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:45:11 +0000

Lack of coverage isn’t my only reason for not wanting to get an iPhone – they are also dang expensive!

If Cingular is adding service in Anchorage, then it’s news to me. It would be a welcome addition, as our current options for cell phone providers are rather limited.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:14:49 +0000

Hi Brandon.

If your only reason for not getting an iPhone is because of coverage, heads up, Cingular now has coverage in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks.

Apparently they’re rolling out even more coverage in the coming months.

By: Brandon Wood

Brandon Wood — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:56:18 +0000

You are absolutely correct Sean – 6 months is far too long for Apple to allow consumers to dream and speculate about how great the iPhone could be, and there is almost no way for it to live up to the hype. I can understand them wanting to create a buzz for their product, but I think that this move could end up biting them in the end.

Personally, I won’t be getting an iPhone – not because I don’t want one, but because Cingular doesn’t offer service in Alaska…