Please don't hurt me.

I’m really rather tired of explaining what I think about the iPhone and Verizon. So I’m putting together this nice little FAQ about what I believe.

Q: Is the iPhone even coming to Verizon?

A: Yes. I mean in all seriousness, it makes no sense for Apple to completely ignore the largest carrier in the Western Hemisphere. There is also no reason for Verizon to refuse the world’s best selling phone. Yes, it will happen.

Q: So when will it happen?

A: Well, let’s narrow it down by the month, first. Apple launched the first iPhone in the summer time. Along with that, was the iPhone 3G, and the iPhone 3GS. Fiscally, they have to launch the iPhone during the summer months. Not only that, but they have to launch it immediately after announcement. Any break between those event and sales are lost as people wait for the new model. So it’ll happen in June or July. When it comes to year, no one knows. Rumor has it that AT&T and Apple are reaching the end of their agreement this year. Don’t correct me on that, or agree with me. It’s rumor. Speculation. No one knows. It’s secret. They did, however, negotiate the deal earlier in the year, around April or May, so if it expires this year it’ll be in time for a new model on Verizon during the summer. My best guess? June of this year, as Verizon has been rather vocal about it’s want and has been snatching up a lot of other phones as of late.

Q: Is Verizon really better?

A: See, here’s the thing. A lot of people think the excitement is over Verizon being better. In reality, only those in large cities like SF or NYC specifically, really want off of AT&T, who’s network seems to be unable to handle such large and dense traffic. Because of the multitude of people on Verizon, there is, most likely, just a large group wanting the iPhone but not wanted to switch networks. When it comes to price, they’re really about the same. Not to mention the fact that Verizon’s CDMA network uses more battery than AT&T’s GSM network. 

Q: Should I get the iPhone?

A: No, you didn’t ask this, I know. However, I’d like to do some ranting right about… now. I love technology. I really do. I value advanced hardware and software that comes together in a beautiful package that shows what us nerdy humans can produce. However, there are some times when I really want to hurt someone. When I see the idiotic person walking around with a really nice phone with a punch of “fart” apps on it, I die a little inside. Yes, yes, technology is great now because a lot of it is accessable and easy to use so we can all play! Well, I don’t want you playing. Someone who fully understands what makes a product great and can make an informed decision is someone who I want to have this phone. When the iPhone comes on Verizon, every single person that wants it, will have it. That means I will literally be dead on the inside and my soul will die, because about 80% of those people have no idea what makes their phone the best.