Verizon's May 22nd Announcement

[davidnc]

I dont think it will be an announcement ending unlimited data.
I'm thinking it may be about the HTC one as others have mentioned .
Either way todays the day we find out

 

[PhiPsi32]

No interest per se, but they do charge a $2 fee each month. So if you spread it out over the 12 months, you'd pay them an extra $24.

On a $600-$700 handset, that's very reasonable.

 

[steveinil]

any idea on what time the big anouncment will go down?

 

[Mooem]

any idea on what time the big anouncment will go down?

The event starts at 2:15 PM EDT. At least that's what Verizon just tweeted.

Verizon Wireless ‏@VZWnews 3m

Watch the Verizon Wireless #CTIA2013 news event live at 2:15 p.m. EDT today. Verizon Wireless News and Announcements #VZWatCTIA

 

[steveinil]

The event starts at 2:15 PM EDT. At least that's what Verizon just tweeted.

cool thanks so around one here just after lunch

 

[mookiekillsit]

I have a feeling that the Verizon announcement will be a let down....

Same. I'll be pissed if it's the HTC One. I'm done w/ HTC phones dying on me before a year (happened twice). I want a new phone... I want a stock Android phone on this carrier that won't cost a ton of money. I was hoping it would be a Nexus 4 w/ maybe some minor hardware improvements.

 

[moosc]

All over but the crying HTC Droid 1. Loaded with DROID bloat and only available in 16 GB version. It's all over xda

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[PhiPsi32]

Links?

 

[DreamSTi]

All over but the crying HTC Droid 1. Loaded with DROID bloat and only available in 16 GB version. It's all over xda

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Got a link?

 

[paintdrinkingpete]

Same. I'll be pissed if it's the HTC One. I'm done w/ HTC phones dying on me before a year (happened twice). I want a new phone... I want a stock Android phone on this carrier that won't cost a ton of money. I was hoping it would be a Nexus 4 w/ maybe some minor hardware improvements.

That is simply not going to happen. Google tried working with Verizon with the Galaxy Nexus, but delays in updates infuriated users (and probably Google as well)...until Verizon allows *Google* to control the updates, I seriously doubt Verizon gets any more Nexus devices. Verizon was probably forced to make this concession for Apple since the iPhone is such a huge seller, but as long as the Galaxy S line and other non-nexus Android phones continue to sell, they don't really have incentive to cave into Google the same way.

Not necessarily stating fact, just my opinion.

 

[mookiekillsit]

That is simply not going to happen. Google tried working with Verizon with the Galaxy Nexus, but delays in updates infuriated users (and probably Google as well)...until Verizon allows *Google* to control the updates, I seriously doubt Verizon gets any more Nexus devices. Verizon was probably forced to make this concession for Apple since the iPhone is such a huge seller, but as long as the Galaxy S line and other non-nexus Android phones continue to sell, they don't really have incentive to cave into Google the same way.

Not necessarily stating fact, just my opinion.

And that makes complete sense..... shame too.

 

[fatboy97]

Same. I'll be pissed if it's the HTC One. I'm done w/ HTC phones dying on me before a year (happened twice). I want a new phone... I want a stock Android phone on this carrier that won't cost a ton of money. I was hoping it would be a Nexus 4 w/ maybe some minor hardware improvements.

If rumors are true, Motorola might deliver their X phone as a close to pure Android experience... but again, this is only a rumor since we have not seen this new X phone.

 

[PhiPsi32]

I've posted this on other threads, but it may be worth repeating. VZW Corporate needs to hear from customers if there is any hope of affecting policy. Particularly from customers who have left VZW for another carrier and customers who are out of contract (and ready to switch).

You may initiate contact via their website

Leadership | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless

Pick an executive, click "view profile", and look for the "contact" link at the end of the bio. I usually submit handset and service plan feedback to the Marketing division. You can reach Tami Erwin's office (Chief Marketing Officer) here

Contact: Tami Erwin

 

[Pakbackr]

Interesting how many top HTC executives have left recently. My take - if Verizon doesn't carry HTC's flagship phone, regardless of the reason, HTC may have one foot in the grave and one on a banana peel. As much as I like the HTC One, the availability of long range support concerns me with a company that seems to be imploding.

 

[tarnak]

So was there an announcement?

 

[PhiPsi32]

In about two hours

 

[andpaul657]

if it's only 16GB I'll be buying an S4. 16GB is the reason I wouldn't even consider the DNA even though it was a great looking phone and performed well.

 

[fatboy97]

Verizon tweeted the announcement is scheduled for 2:15pm EDT.

 

[Richard66]

I think they will announce the HTC One and they will announce the end of 2 year contracts.

 

[Dreamliner330]

As much as I like nearly everything about the One, it will be tough to decide between it and a S4 with a Google Edition ROM.