Just ran across this interesting news bit:
“Verizon Wireless Says ‘Bring Your Own’ Device”
Very interesting, but after reading it, all it really sounds like is a slightly refined version of what GSM networks are all about. I have for the past 3 years brought my own device (in my case an Unlocked Treo) to AT&Ts network. I bought phone and data plans independent of the device (which admittedly kinda stretches the boundaries of some of AT&Ts policy, they have an idea of what plans I should have, which is different from what I think I need and have).
It will be interesting to find out what the eventual details will be, is it just going to be a SIM card for CDMA networks? Or will it be something more?
Have to wait and see I guess.
I would love for it to be all open. I like Verizon’s network better than At&t but verizon’s phones all feel way behind everyone elses. So its speed vs gadgets. All the geeks I know have an iphone. I would have loved to stay on Verizon but alas.. Verizon’s CEO turned down that offer 2 years ago.