AT&T sold twice as many Apple iPhone 5 units as Verizon did in the third quarter
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AT&T activated 4.7 million units of the Apple iPhone in Q3 |
Overall, AT&T now has 44.5 million smartphone using its pipeline, most of which are the Apple iPhone.
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1. nwright94 (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 12:51 11
I think everyone on Verizon buys droids.
7. nwright94 (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:15 8
Especially that droid razr maxx HD, just played with one and it was wonderful. I went with an iPhone 5 because being in college away from family who all use iPhones, I really benefit from iMessage and FaceTime. I don't hate droids at all. My circumstances called for a different device.
43. networkdood posted on 24 Oct 2012, 23:18 0
AT&T has a better 'Droid' lineup, but its customers still associate an iphone with AT&T. The wife and I came to Verizon last November. Love my RAZR with JB 4.1.2.
46. nwright94 (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 23:39 0
Most are called Droid on Verizon, I'm not grouping together all androids. I know how annoying that is haha.
22. theoak posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:09 6
AT&T's i5 can do data and voice at the same time.
Verizon's can't. This can be huge for some folks.
29. JunitoNH posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:55 1
Lol I just wrote the same, +1 for you. To some people it seems as an important feature.
33. sithvenger (banned) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 16:08 3
I sure as hell do.
35. speckledapple posted on 24 Oct 2012, 16:11 1
Actually that is something that most people care nothing about. The only ones who really do are the same people conversating on this board. The average consumers cares less which is why Verizon has more subscribers, meaning that all those people do not care about data and voice at the same time.
36. nwright94 (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 16:12 0
There's that too. I switched from AT&T because they aren't so good in the Pittsburgh area where I moved to and really miss that feature.
42. BattleBrat posted on 24 Oct 2012, 22:40 1
On Verizon, If you are getting data from a 4g connection you CAN talk and surf at the same time, if you drop to a 3g connection you cannot. And on AT&T it is IF (and that is a big if) you can GET voice and data at the same time. I've had many a friend jump ship to Big Red.
47. tha.fox posted on 25 Oct 2012, 13:33 0
theoak you are wrong all verizon 4g phones including iphone 5 can talk and surf at the same time. on lagit 4g to haha
25. The_Innovation posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:17 1
Yea people on AT&T were pretty much forced to buy an iPhone. Really no other good phone out there.
But soon as the Optimus G, the Lumia 920, and the XPERIA TL come out...things will change.
26. ZayZay posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:49 0
I will have to disagree. From dealing with their android line up I would say The S3, One X are pretty good phones. I played with the new HTC X8, Samsung Note 2 and, Xperia, 920, Optimus G and one other Lower end HTC and they were all pretty sweet.
30. The_Innovation posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:56 0
Yea the SIII was a great seller no doubt. But when the iPhone came out, just like every year, it's the hottest selling product. We're talking about beating the iPhone, whether by marketing, or other means. Not really talking about the quality here.
34. sithvenger (banned) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 16:10 0
Gs2, gs2 skyrocket, Htc vivid, Htc one x, gs3, gnote, iPhone 3GS, 4. All great phones all on AT&T.
27. JunitoNH posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:52 1
You can be correct and I might be wrong, but also there's a sizable group of AT&T users, whom value using voice and data simultaneously. Therefore, remaining with the carrier is a no brainier, where as Verizon isn't supported.
40. Nadr1212 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 18:16 0
crappy iphone and apple got richer, that is SOOOO NOT ironic
2. abdane posted on 24 Oct 2012, 12:51 3
4Q11 AT&T have 7.6 is when iPhone 4S was released...
3Q12 AT&T have 4.7 is when iPhone 5 was released... ( decreased )
same thing with verzion and i guess it will also go with sprint
so, people are getting smarter ;)
4. Quezdagreat posted on 24 Oct 2012, 12:59 0
really? I thought it was because of the supply shortage
6. mc1191 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:13 2
It's probably because iphone 5 sold for 10 days (1 weekend) in Q3 2012 while the 4S had 18 days (2 weekends) in Q3 2011.
12. mc1191 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:45 0
oops.. my apologies. Let me make a correction about what I've said about the iphone 4S. 4S had 18 days and 2 months in Q4 2011. It was released in October 2011.
13. TheMan posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:53 0
Not quite. It's true that abdane's comparing part of Q3 with all of Q4, but sales are seasonal, so it'll be more meaningful when the two Q4's are compared.
14. sithvenger (banned) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:59 1
Supply shortage dude. Do your research buddy
23. theoak posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:11 0
4S was launched just a year ago.
Folks are still going to be in their 2 year contracts with their 4S.
39. srgonu posted on 24 Oct 2012, 17:30 0
Sorry..but you are wrong. I have whole lot of apple fans in my office. Even though they all have 4S, they still purchased iPhone5 returning 4S for just $200 back to AT&T and extending their contract to another 2yrs. They are saying its a great deal. I really don't see any big difference in their phone. Hope atleast one of them try android flagship device and then tell me what they did is correct.
5. g2a5b0e posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:03 1
Gotta love the way everyone feels the need to spin things their way by only telling half the story. Hey, AT&T, why don't you show us the chart that details how many Android phones you sold vs. the other carriers or better yet, total phones sold? Take the good with the bad & paint us the whole picture.
9. Ninetysix posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:32 0
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=23448&cdvn=news&newsa
rticleid=35518
* Strong smartphone sales of 6.1 million; postpaid smartphone customer base now 44.5 million, up 1.4 million from second quarter 2012
* 4.7 million iPhones activated; record sales quarter for Android and Windows smartphones
8. Jyakotu posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:30 0
Not surprising. When many people thing iPhone, they automatically think AT&T. When people think Android (aka DROID), they think Verizon. Sprint really doesn't have any phones that stand out other than their EVO line, but without the 4G LTE, getting an iPhone 5 is kind of pointless on Sprint, even for the slow unlimited 3G data.
10. ap1989 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:39 0
that's wat happens when u get rid of unlimited data verizon
11. gallitoking posted on 24 Oct 2012, 13:44 0
UI think because Verizon advertises more their household names like the RAZR brand, and ATT have the iphones..
15. DOGIEFRESH posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:10 1
Is no brainer Iphone 5 on Vz can't do voice and data at the same time....!!!!!!
16. MorePhonesThanNeeded posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:17 0
But somehow the Razr HD can...go figure!!
Nice numbers AT&T, now will they stop running that 4G LTE in 3000 more areas than Verizon, that doesn't even make sense unless your name is Billy Backwater and you live out in the boonies, I want my damn connection to work in cities since they have the most obstructions to kill your 4G signal.
Verizon needs to make some sense, killing off Unlimited is a stupid move because once everyone gets on the LTE page, just having a biggest network won't cut it. Having all that speed and no unlimited is like having a really powerful car but only a 1/4 mile of track and nothing more to use it on.
19. DOGIEFRESH posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:41 1
Razor HD can but not the Iphone 5 on Vz and that's a big turn off, if u live with a 1999 CDMA obsolete network that might not be an issue but on this days surf and talk is a must for any smartphone
20. bigdawg23 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:43 1
Its 3000 4G cites not 4G LTE. Data transfer rates allow for T-Mo and AT&T to declare HSPA+ as 4G. Personally if it is not LTE than its not 4G.
21. Quezdagreat posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:44 1
at&t never said 4g lte in more areas, they said "4g". In America 4g is hspa and lte.
Verizon does not have hspa
17. TheMan posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:20 0
Just remembered that the iPhone accounted for 75% of sales as much as 3 years ago, so that number hasn't changed much.
Am I remembering right that this was the first year that AT&T made an attempt to finally broaden its offering, or was that last year? Either way, it doesn't look like it's been effective yet.
18. theBankRobber posted on 24 Oct 2012, 14:40 0
Do they have these kind of comparison charts for the SGS III or other phones besides apple?
28. imkyle posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:54 0
When I hear iPhone I think of AT&T. Not Verizon or Sprint.
31. The_Innovation posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:58 0
Question for someone to answer, if you can please.
Since we are on the topic about AT&T, I noticed that on Verizon's website, the Motorola Droid Razr MAXX HD says that it's a global phone. It says it works on CDMA and GSM.
So, does that mean that if I walk into a Verizon store, and buy the Razr MAXX HD, (without a contract just pay for the phone), then take it to AT&T, I'll be able to use it?
32. xtroid2k posted on 24 Oct 2012, 16:02 1
Folks these are just numbers. Don't get carried away with numbers. While they are important these figures only paint a partial picture.
38. speckledapple posted on 24 Oct 2012, 16:44 0
If I were a carrier, I would rather have my sales depend less on one type of device versus depending on many different types. Its clear that the iPhone provides them with a large amount of revenue. Att depends on that revenue from that device.
41. theo14461 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 19:26 0
I'm one of the stupid SOB's, who waited in line at my local Verizon store for the iPhone 5. Let me tell you, Verizon's data service sucks!! I've had numerous smartphones with EVERY carrier, and where I live, AT&T is the best!! Verizon ripped me off $200.00 on a phone I returned through internet sales. They never gave me my money back.
44. jroc74 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 23:23 0
All I know is Android phones on Verizon have survived the iPhone coming to Verizon. So many ppl predicted the Death of Android on Verizon.....
Android id is like a cat.....wonder how many lives it has....
45. networkdood posted on 24 Oct 2012, 23:31 0
so 6.1 million smartphones sold, 4.7 million of them iphone model - that leaves 1.4 for everyone else. Kind of surprising, but, again, iphone means AT&T, and vice versa - probably 500k of them are galaxy S3s. People on that network have to wake up from their iphone zombie malaise.
