[PLUG-TALK] Verizon opening their network to "any app, any device"

[Michael Rasmussen]

Rich Shepard wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007, Michael Rasmussen wrote:
>> Those f*kers. Now my reason for canceling my service is gone. Wait! This
>> is what I wanted from them!
>    Just out of curiosity, what do folks want supported by them that's
> currently not available?

In the order they come to my mind:

 - Full bluetooth functionality
Current Verizon phones have capabilities like file transfer crippled out of
existance.

 - CIM Card support
When you get a new phone you must "program" it to work with Verizon, a time
consuming PITA.  This involves either a trip to a Verizon store or a visit to
their (sub optimal) website and digging around to find the place where you can
program your phone.

 - Open phone choice
It's frustrating to have your handset choice dictated by the carrier.  It makes it
very difficult to get the preferred mix of features.



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   Michael Rasmussen, Portland, Ore, USA
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