HTC Touch Pro coming to Alltel?
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No word as of yet from Verizon, although we're quite shocked that it's smaller rival (and potential acquisition) will most likely receive the device before them.
Source: Engadget Mobile
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21 Comments
1. (unregistered) posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:42 0 0
didnt they also get the HTC touch before verizon did?
3. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 12:37 0 0
it really does not matter if they do get because vzw already finalized the buying out of alltell n e ways
7. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 21:56 0 0
not true. yes, they are wanting to, but it's currently going under major scrutiny by the department of justice and the FCC. It's like saying "I wanna buy a car"... Just because I have the credit for it, it doesn't mean crap until I have the loan finalized and am driving the car. DUH
21. (unregistered) posted on 08 Dec 2008, 00:46 0 0
but they will still be two different services as they are now just under one company is what they told me. the phones won't be interchangeable b/t vzw n alltel.
2. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 12:07 0 0
eh doesn't matter... considering verizon is buying out alltel... weird that they would even bother releasing it though
15. C-Chicki posted on 20 Sep 2008, 09:41 0 0
They have to do something because what happens if the FCC says no to the merger? Alltel still has to stay on their feet because why give up now if the merger isnt guarnetted so when all is said and done you fall flat on your ass.
4. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 12:53 0 0
But.... are they getting the Verizon version or the Sprint version of the Diamond and Touch Pro. The Specs are different.
16. C-Chicki posted on 20 Sep 2008, 09:42 0 0
I'd assume something more along the lines of the Sprint version, or at least thats what me and my co-workers have assumed
5. doitall76 (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 12:57 0 0
I wonder if it carries the specs of the Sprint version or the Verizon verision. If Alltel is being bought by Verizon, and I were to buy the Alltel version, would Verizon carry it on their network?
8. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 21:57 0 0
Well, duh. They're not gonna replace 13 million customer's phones with VZW phones. and since VZW is already launching their "open network", allowing any device that's compatible to operate on it's airwaves... that would lead one to believe that the answer to your question is yes.
10. doitall76 (unregistered) posted on 19 Sep 2008, 11:10 0 0
Alright Mr. "well, duh". Let me clarify. I am on Verizon now. If Verizon doesn't even have the Touch Pro on their network for sale, and I buy the non contract Alltel version, will Verizon allow me to add it to their network. This question is posed because Verizon appears to be handicapping the Touch Pro (Raphael) in comparison to the Sprint version. But I have heard that they may not accept the Sprint version on their network if I were to buy it and try to put it on in a month or so. Unfortunately, you were so quick to jump on the Smart-A$$ boat, that you didn't even ask where it was going.
13. (unregistered) posted on 19 Sep 2008, 14:21 0 0
#8 already answered your question saying vzw is launching their open network. Not that anyone was has a definate answer for you, its probably yes. So your need to explain your situation was not needed and you are wasting the energy required to make my fingers move to type this (sad face).
6. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 12:58 0 0
WOW I cant believe that alltel is getting it before T Mobile that is shocking
9. (unregistered) posted on 18 Sep 2008, 23:06 0 0
there is no proof it is coming out before T-Mobile for one thing....
11. (unregistered) posted on 19 Sep 2008, 12:42 0 0
WHAT DO YOU MEAN T MOBILE ISNT GETTING THIS PHONE, ARE THEY?
12. scubadude (unregistered) posted on 19 Sep 2008, 12:54 0 0
well actually it's not that verizon is the lone ranger, tmobile hasnt announced any plans to carry the device other than the htc dream g1, so actually it's both tmo and vzw that are a lil behind..
14. (unregistered) posted on 19 Sep 2008, 20:21 0 0
verizon is getting the device but f that its gimped im switching to sprint i want that phone now my 6800 is slow
17. vzw fanboy (unregistered) posted on 20 Sep 2008, 16:37 0 0
you guys crack me up because youre willing to switch to a different carrier soley based on their phones. ahah lol
18. (unregistered) posted on 21 Sep 2008, 20:03 0 0
and if you're gonna be spending all that money..why the hell not get a phone you like and works to its fullest potential? i'm sure if they are switching they get decent reception either way...vzw is a joke for what they do with all their phones, just get over it
19. (unregistered) posted on 22 Sep 2008, 15:29 0 0
If they switch they will get a better plan as well so its not just a better phone they would be gettting. Granted VZW has more coverage in the "sticks" than Sprint but I myself stay in larger cities and interstates and have no problems at all. I can hear the Deliverance "Dueling Banjos" now....good!
