Comments on: Verizon Is Still Verizon When It Comes To Locked Down BlackBerrys

By: Tony Alvarez

Tony Alvarez — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:37:37 +0000

I just switched from Sprint to Verizon and I have to tell you its like night to day!! I love Verizon, don’t care about the locked down stuff, I also have a.GPS in my car, don’t need one in my phone.
I bought the blackberry Curve and I love it!!!
Can you read me now???

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Wed, 21 May 2008 16:16:16 +0000

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By: James

James — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:24:29 +0000

I have to say Verizon is the best cell service that I have used. Right now I’m in the middle of “nowhere” MN & the only thing that gets better service in my truck is my XM radio. I’ve just picked up a BB & I’ve had service in very remote locations. Being over the road truck driver, my phone is my link to my life at home. I’m always on it for email, news, & phone calls. The only time that I’ve had a weak signal has been because of the building I’m in at the time. Yes, it does cost a little more but in this case you truely get what you pay for.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:21:12 +0000

Why do I use Verizon? Because I like to be able to talk to whoever and whenever I want. Because I don’t want to worry about having dropped calls. Because Verizon Service is SOLID.

I can care less about the GPS on my phone I have a car that has navigation. Its not important. The important factors on a Cellphone provider is Service in coverage and customer.

By: New BB User

New BB User — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:46:00 +0000

And that’s why I dropped Verizon and will NEVER use Verizon ever again.
Verizon is the worse company on blocking all phone features.
If you use Verizon, you better to just get the cheapest phone without any features because you won’t able to use them anyway.
In Verizon’s mind, they only have money in their mind (how to squeeze the most money from their customers), not customers’ satisfaction. Why should you use Verizon then?

By: bluehorseshoe

bluehorseshoe — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:22:45 +0000

@ PB

A couple of years ago I used Cingular and actually had good service, then they decided to buy AT&T and that’s when it all began going downhill, at least for me. Oddly enough, I had joined up with Cingular at the time because VZW sucked where I moved, but now it’s the reverse. The best part is that I reside where AT&T is now headquartered.

By: ellemem

ellemem — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:08:12 +0000

I have things I like and dislike about Verizon. For the last two years, I’ve never had to worry abut dropped calls, or not having a cell signal. On the other hand, I feel like I pay out the rear for my service, especially when I see the costs of other carrier’s plans. But then, I guess I’m paying for having the best coverage available.

As for Verizon Navigator – - I’ve used it a couple of times, but would never pay $10 a month for the service. I prefer to use my GPS for directions, and my Blackberry for e-mail, messaging, and phone calls.

By: BB_Smurf

BB_Smurf — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:16:20 +0000

Good point Robb. VZ NAv if a good program, which I have used on occasion, but I prefer to use 3rd party apps b/c of the add’l features as well as cost.

@Tom, I see what you’re saying but I have an AT&T Curve through work & the services sucks. My new VZW is faster & the call quality is better. This morning, I called my assistant on way in from work using my new VZW Curve & he noticed the better quality right away.

At the moment, I have two Curves sitting in my office, in downtown Oakland. The At&T curve is not getting EDGE service, only 2 bars with voice. The VZW Curve is getting full voice & EVDO. So, I’ll put up with VZW’s lockdown BS until AT&T improves their network.

By: PB

PB — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:45:32 +0000

Tom- I actually had ATT back in the day and loved them. Then Cingular came along and screwed it all up. Thus I switched over to Verizon and have no real complaints that I would have with other carriers. So until another true ATT Wireless can come along I don’t foresee changing anytime soon.

When it comes down to it, I think its based on personel preference. Obviously people in different locations have different feelings towards the reliability. However when it comes to those that travel vast amounts would more likely agree that Verizon ends up being better than the others.