Comments on: Could the Palm Pre Run on Verizon’s “Open Network”? http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:47:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: angelo http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-60500 angelo Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:30:56 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-60500 Carriers depend on location. I live in San Diego where Verizon is really good and Sprint is horrendous. AT&t and Tmobile are decent. However, in some areas out of San Diego, my friends who have Tmobile or Sprint would have more bars and better call quality than me. Carriers depend on location. I live in San Diego where Verizon is really good and Sprint is horrendous. AT&t and Tmobile are decent. However, in some areas out of San Diego, my friends who have Tmobile or Sprint would have more bars and better call quality than me.

]]> By: diane http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-59319 diane Tue, 26 May 2009 23:59:44 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-59319 How can I get that 25% DISCOUNT. I want to switch How can I get that 25% DISCOUNT. I want to switch

]]> By: Erin http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-58612 Erin Mon, 18 May 2009 21:46:40 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-58612 I just created a petition for the Palm Pre to be offered on Verizon Wireless. Anyone care to sign? http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/palm-pre-for-verizon Please pass it on! Thank you. I just created a petition for the Palm Pre to be offered on Verizon Wireless. Anyone care to sign?

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/palm-pre-for-verizon

Please pass it on! Thank you.

]]> By: Ben http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49770 Ben Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:47:03 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49770 I will never understand why cellular carriers insist upon making you buy some stupid branded phone. They're all made by 3rd party manufacturers anyway! Just let us use any damn device we want! We're paying you for phone and data service, not for the physical device through which we access it! I will never understand why cellular carriers insist upon making you buy some stupid branded phone. They’re all made by 3rd party manufacturers anyway! Just let us use any damn device we want! We’re paying you for phone and data service, not for the physical device through which we access it!

]]> By: oneAwake http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49599 oneAwake Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:50:24 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49599 'IF' Verizon allowed it, some features will not work. Verizon uses VZ Navigator, the GPS chip would be locked out, Telenav would not work. The feature within Synergy which sends a message to colleagues notifying them of your whereabouts via GPS will not work. The Amazon store will not work since Verizon uses their own music service and Verizon does not have a partnership with Amazon. In fact, Verizon does not have a partnership with most (if not all) of the companies onboard with the Pre. You will not be able to add any application designed to run on Verizons network. Also, to my understanding the Palm Pre will be running on enhanced Rev-A, with a future upgrade to Rev-B. I've noticed many sites mentioning the alleged "exclusive deal through 2009". Let's be clear, neither Sprint nor Palm have said ANYTHING, about an exclusive deal, they haven't even released an official statement. In fact, Sprint said they will not comment on it. Besides, the original source which started all of this is unnamed and anonymous. Lastly, the so-called anonymous source did not mention anything about which other US carrier will "supposedly be getting the Pre. For all we know Sprint and Palm can simply extend the "alleged exclusive period." ‘IF’ Verizon allowed it, some features will not work. Verizon uses VZ Navigator, the GPS chip would be locked out, Telenav would not work. The feature within Synergy which sends a message to colleagues notifying them of your whereabouts via GPS will not work. The Amazon store will not work since Verizon uses their own music service and Verizon does not have a partnership with Amazon. In fact, Verizon does not have a partnership with most (if not all) of the companies onboard with the Pre. You will not be able to add any application designed to run on Verizons network. Also, to my understanding the Palm Pre will be running on enhanced Rev-A, with a future upgrade to Rev-B.

I’ve noticed many sites mentioning the alleged “exclusive deal through 2009″. Let’s be clear, neither Sprint nor Palm have said ANYTHING, about an exclusive deal, they haven’t even released an official statement. In fact, Sprint said they will not comment on it. Besides, the original source which started all of this is unnamed and anonymous. Lastly, the so-called anonymous source did not mention anything about which other US carrier will “supposedly be getting the Pre. For all we know Sprint and Palm can simply extend the “alleged exclusive period.”

]]> By: Ignored_Stop_Sign http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49598 Ignored_Stop_Sign Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:44:43 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49598 In short answer, NO. Any device that competes with their retail presence, will be rejected. 1) VZ has specifically said in their Open Terms and Conditions and webcasts (see their Open website), is that they will not accept devices that compete directly with their retail channel / presence. Meaning, you can not take a Motorola Razr, carrier unbranded or branded razr, and activate via their Open Network, through some intermediary (cause they won't let you as the individual do it, you need to be an organization), because they sell the same product. 2) everyone expects they will get the PRE, albeit, not until way into 2010. 3) you are better off switching to Sprint since they are cheaper and have a great 3G network In short answer, NO. Any device that competes with their retail presence, will be rejected.

1) VZ has specifically said in their Open Terms and Conditions and webcasts (see their Open website), is that they will not accept devices that compete directly with their retail channel / presence. Meaning, you can not take a Motorola Razr, carrier unbranded or branded razr, and activate via their Open Network, through some intermediary (cause they won’t let you as the individual do it, you need to be an organization), because they sell the same product.

2) everyone expects they will get the PRE, albeit, not until way into 2010.

3) you are better off switching to Sprint since they are cheaper and have a great 3G network

]]> By: Griffon http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49572 Griffon Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:19:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49572 Maybe, but would you want to? Verizon data is CRAZY expensive. Maybe, but would you want to? Verizon data is CRAZY expensive.

]]> By: anonymous http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49555 anonymous Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:01:06 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49555 I'm switching from Verizon to Sprint. I was previously with Sprint. Verizon is not everything it's cracked up to be. Verizon does not have the best phone selection. I don't get any better reception at my home than I did with Sprint. (I'm getting Sprint's femtocell which is much less expensive than Verizon's and highly rated.) Verizon is overpriced. Sprint's customer service has improved dramatically (I've been in their stores three times recently.) I’m switching from Verizon to Sprint. I was previously with Sprint. Verizon is not everything it’s cracked up to be. Verizon does not have the best phone selection. I don’t get any better reception at my home than I did with Sprint. (I’m getting Sprint’s femtocell which is much less expensive than Verizon’s and highly rated.) Verizon is overpriced. Sprint’s customer service has improved dramatically (I’ve been in their stores three times recently.)

]]> By: Pre Dawn http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49513 Pre Dawn Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:26:53 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49513 I do not believe so.I has some device specific problems with my phone at first but i get great signal and clarity on my phone.The problem i had was no cool phones on Sprint,Pre solves thar. The Plans seem to be cheaper on Sprint also then most other networks.Mine is the SERO plan with 500 anytime,unlimited text,nights and weekends,internet,mobile to mobile,tv,radio all for ony $30 a month =)..Probably won't be able to get that but many can easiy get 25% off monthly charge a number of ways Corporate discounts for many many national companies abound and also discounts for credit unions,etc....just got a friend 25% off his plan which used to be 59.99 he calld and talked them down to 39.99 and now i got him 25% off so his ends up being $30 a month also. I do not believe so.I has some device specific problems with my phone at first but i get great signal and clarity on my phone.The problem i had was no cool phones on Sprint,Pre solves thar. The Plans seem to be cheaper on Sprint also then most other networks.Mine is the SERO plan with 500 anytime,unlimited text,nights and weekends,internet,mobile to mobile,tv,radio all for ony $30 a month =)..Probably won’t be able to get that but many can easiy get 25% off monthly charge a number of ways Corporate discounts for many many national companies abound and also discounts for credit unions,etc….just got a friend 25% off his plan which used to be 59.99 he calld and talked them down to 39.99 and now i got him 25% off so his ends up being $30 a month also.

]]> By: fraggo http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/02/could-the-palm-pre-run-on-verizons-open-network/#comment-49507 fraggo Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:12:17 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=30818#comment-49507 Would I have much to lose going from Verizon to Sprint if I get a Palm Pre? Would I have much to lose going from Verizon to Sprint if I get a Palm Pre?

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