Let’s say straight out, this is just the opinion of one analyst, and the opinion is based on sales data assumptions that might or might not be accurate. Still, it’s an interesting report, and it might help explain why Verizon, which originally rejected the iPhone, wants it back.
Horace Dedlu over at Asymco says basically that Verizon is having a rough time with smartphones. He cites three issues that are making life difficult for the big V.
- The iPhone has stolen its growth
- It’s facing the prospect of a single OS platform supplier
- Android is not competitive vs. iOS
The report, citing sales estimates, says that while Verizon has been growing sales of smartphones, AT&T has been outpacing Verizon by significant numbers. While Verizon increased sales from 2.7 million units in Q1, the iPhone at AT&T went from 2.7 million to 5.7 units in the same time period.
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