Smartphones and other data-intensive devices have been taking down the service provider networks right and left. With more and more Smartphones (Droids and iPhones) being sold, cell phone service providers are understandably concerned. But not Verizon….
Verizon confident in its network
Verizon is very confident in its infrastructure. Verizon’s chief executive, Ivan Seidenberg, assured investors regarding this issue. “To the extent that usage picks up, I think our guys have done a very good job in making sure that we stay in front of that issue,” Mr. Seidenberg said. “And I know most investors are worried about that. But over the course of the last 10 years, this is what we pride ourselves on doing. So I’m comfortable that we are in good shape on this.”
“Can you hear me now?” Verizon has the best coverage in our neighborhood but still drops calls in isolated spots on the highway. We can only hope that with the higher usage coming with the Smartphones, Verizon will continue to give us fairly dependable coverage.
Verizon may soon carry Apple’s iPhone. Although the Droid ads have poked fun at the iPhone, Verizon has hinted that it plans to sell the iPhone as soon as AT&T loses its exclusivity. I am still undecided if I would rather have an iPhone or a Droid, but until Verizon actually starts selling the iPhone, it’s a moot point.
