So, it appears AT&T is now going to be running a few Droid phones. One might think it is a bad sign although having a diverse line up of phones is not. My thoughts below:
1. This move is a good thing
It will help bolsters AT&T and shy it away from iPhone land.
2. The network will benefit
If a user is in a spot that only has AT&T coverage yet, is able to get a Droid on the network = a win win for both parties.
3. It will help AT&T down the road
The rumor regarding them loosing the iPhone contract will hurt them yet, having the Droid help fill the financial gap down the road couldn't hurt.
My gripes:
1. Network speed
I still remember using my BlackBerry on the "Big Blue" network. It worked, minus the data speed on EDGE (I'm not in a 3G area) was slooooowwwwww.
2. Droid fast vs Big Blue spotty/dead coverage
If the phone itself is fast (and it is) yet, the network goes crapola = no good.
AT&T is in no position to have an influx of Droid users kill the network even further. I wonder if they considered this fact when they signed up for Droid life etc.
3. Tiered Data plans
I don't like the idea of having an uber phone then an tiered pricing structure. If I'm going to have a phone, I'd rather have unlimited data and not worry about it.
Thoughts/comments?
Let me know :)
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