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IDC is wrong on Verizon iPhone…

Verizon will get an iPhone when they have LTE.  It will take time to implement because the evolution is not an overlay.  Once that happens, in a couple years (or sooner), there will be an Apple product on Verizon….

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Verizon-iPhone deal less likely after Google move, IDC says

Computerworld - SAN DIEGO — This week’s announcement by Verizon Wireless and Google that they plan to bring more Android smartphones to market means Verizon is less likely to sell the Apple iPhone any time soon, IDC analysts said today.

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Verizon taking it to AT&T online…

Verizon has been aggressive online - more than other carriers.  On a related note, I have a blog post in the works on this at mobilediner.com

Amplifyd from www.techcrunch.com
Verizon Uses Twitter To Trash Talk AT&T Too
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John Czwartacki, who is the policy blog editor for Verizon, sent the following public message on Twitter, “This what USA’s most reliable wireless network sends BEFORE a conference. #VDC“— complete with a TwitPic (below) of a giant Verizon truck parked outside the conference to bolster signal.

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BlackBerry Tour in high demand

Verizon and Sprint seem to have a winner with the new BlackBerry Tour!

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Tech Rumor of the Day: Research In Motion

It looks like Verizon (VZ Quote) has a rip-snorting success on its hands with the debut of its BlackBerry Tour from Research In Motion (RIMM Quote).

In the first 24 hours, Verizon and retail outlets sold between 275,000 and 300,000 Tours, according to analysts.
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