I'm with lsouth, this seems like it's strictly to gain more customers (and of course more money). It will give them the undisputed title of "largest carrier in the us" in terms of coverage area and customers.
My problem would be, Alltel has great ideas in MyCircle, their plans are generous and they've finally started getting cool exclusive phones while VZ not-so-much. What happens to all those positives that make Alltel look like a great carrier and all those negatives that make VZ not look so good.
Verizon may start getting better phones with this new semi-open network initiative. Also it is possible that VZW gives Altel (or even new and existing customers) some similar "circle" plans... time will tell.
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I'm with lsouth, this seems like it's strictly to gain more customers (and of course more money). It will give them the undisputed title of "largest carrier in the us" in terms of coverage area and customers.
My problem would be, Alltel has great ideas in MyCircle, their plans are generous and they've finally started getting cool exclusive phones while VZ not-so-much. What happens to all those positives that make Alltel look like a great carrier and all those negatives that make VZ not look so good.
They become VZW positives
Verizon may start getting better phones with this new semi-open network initiative. Also it is possible that VZW gives Altel (or even new and existing customers) some similar "circle" plans... time will tell.