In an attempt to address customer questions regarding why they don't carry the iPhone 3G, Verizon has concocted a document that attempts to debunk several myths about the iPhone 3G. And though the document could be a fake, it has quite an attacking tone.
The document acts as a briefing to Verizon employees who may not inherently know the iPhone's shortcomings. The myths that are debunked include that the iPhone is now twice as fast, half the price and that the data plan covers all data.
I know these are meant to be jabs at the iPhone 3G, but don't they seem more like jabs at AT&T? They all pretty much have to do with the phone service aspect, not the device itself. So much for attacking the iPhone!
[via Gizmodo]
Actually, UNFORTUNATELY, this document is 110% CORRECT! These are pretty much the SAME words I used on an eager ATT rep in the store while I was buying my 3G. Yes, I bought it, I LOVE it, too. But, ALL OF THIS DOC’S INFO IS TRUE! Especially the cost shift towards paid messaging, sneaky and back-stabbing move. BTW, rep just turned away and walked, what else was there to do? Oh, yes, not to mention all the info they haven’t included, like missing video app, no notes syncing, no to-dos, no MMS…all features that aren’t necessarily CARRIER-related but definitely define the iPhone non-experience.
Are you getting butt hurt because it is true? The fact is, you can’t buy an iPhone without service, so attacking the service is certainly justified.
I own an iPhone, but everything stated above is very true.