Report: Verizon Wireless rejected iPhone deal

[kelly]

I'm sure there's plenty we don't know about the whys of the eventual deal.  

http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/01/29/verizon/index.php

[Gregg]

Cingular to Verizon:
"Can you hear me now?"

[krissel]

Apparently they are counting on their other phone suppliers (Samsung, LG, etc.) to provide new models that will somehow complete with the iPhone.

Kind of like Hulk Hogan turning down endorsement  of a small grill...

...which was picked up by George Foreman.

[sandbox]

I don’t blame Verizon, Service can make or break a business and to be held by contract from servicing your customers and paying for the privilege seems to be a stretch.
iPhone may ride the tide of iPod, but I suspect better ships will find more harbors.

Apple may challenge the world to build a better Swiss Army phone,  the world will respond, and they will give it away for free, or with a 1 year contract. The Blackberry Pearl is miles ahead of iPhone. For a 1 year contract and $149 you can have one.

One ones to watch out for are http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_p4350.htm

http://www.htc.com/product/03-products.htm
HTC November Sales Hit Record High Again


Taoyuan, Taiwan, R.O.C. Dec. 8, 2006 - High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498) today announced that total revenues for November 2006 reached NT$ 10,956 million, up 4.91% YoY. Total revenues from January to November 2006 were NT$ 98,030 million, jump 52.53% YoY.