So, what CDMA carrier will be first ???? (WP7)

[DavidinCT]

Just wondering what is people's thoughts here.

As far as we all know, as CDMA carriers go...

Verizon will see the HTC Trophy (as said, the entry level WP7 model)
Sprint will see the HTC 7 Pro (a HTC Pro 3 in a nutshell)

Nothing else as been seen or heard about. I am sure these carriers are not going to jump into Windows Phone 7 (that has millions of $$$ in advertising already spent and over a billion planned) with just 1 model each.

I'm sure we'll know a lot more in about week (CES starts Jan 6th)...

So, who do we all think will be first, knowing that GSM carriers always get newer phones first and CDMA for the most part is stuck behind ?

So, who's first ?

[shaggylive]

verizon already wasted it's m$ budget on the kin. and killed it nicely in the process.

[Dr.8820]

...plus Verizon rumors has the iPhone there by valentines day.

[Kliptik]

I still say VZW releases the Trophy before Sprint released Pro 3. MS employess have been able to pre-order the Trophy from Verizon for a few weeks now.

[deadwrong03]

Originally Posted by Kliptik

I still say VZW releases the Trophy before Sprint released Pro 3. MS employess have been able to pre-order the Trophy from Verizon for a few weeks now.

but i thought ms employees could preorder the pro 7 since dec 8th?

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by Kliptik

I still say VZW releases the Trophy before Sprint released Pro 3. MS employess have been able to pre-order the Trophy from Verizon for a few weeks now.

That is the only info out that is showing Vzw wil be getting a WP7 phone soon. I guess because of the hard facts (that it's been offered to MS employeess on release) Verizon is the only provider who has offered a model to anyone. Also the fact that Verizon based apps have been showing up in the WP7 Marketplace kind of proves this a little more, nothing from sprint has shown up yet.

Just because a lot pictures of the Touch Pro 3/7, does not mean it's going to be released soon. Anyone who has been following new phones means 6-12 months of sneak pictures released, just so you can get a taste of it.

I'm still going to stick with Vzw getting the Trophy first (I really want a WP7 model but, I will skip the Trophy) then the Pro 3 coming to Sprint in the same or a few weeks later. I really wish we had some hints of some other CDMA models coming down the pipe.

We really should know a lot more next week tho...wish I could get to CES....Maybe next year...

[DavidinCT]

So, what have we learned this week so far.....

Exclusive Windows Phone 7 updates from CES 2011

The 7 Pro (FCC approval 10/15/10) and The Trophy (FCC approval 1/6/2011)will NOT be the release phones. According to above.

· Look for the HTC Mozart and the Samsung Omnia to be the two launch CDMA devices. It’s unclear as to whether both will be available on Sprint and Verizon, but the devices are confirmed for the respective launches.

Verizon will FINALLY get a f'n iPhone and the annoucment will be on Tuesday from NY (Sick of hearing about it)..and Steve Jobs might show up

Verizon iPhone: everything you need to know -- Engadget

If you go by Pocketnow.com on WP7 CDMA release dates, you'll have no Phuck'n clue...

Dec post.

Windows Phone 7 Coming to Sprint and Verizon Next Month?

Today post

Microsoft Says Sprint and Verizon Getting WP7 Before July

Before July ??? WTF ? Are you F'n kidding me ? If I have to wait till July, I might just say screw it and go with a Vzw iPhone, and I HATE the iPhone...

So, in a nut shell, Microsoft does not have a clue, only people who know is someone high up in the carriers or OEM who are not telling shit. Vzw will not see the Trophy for at least a month to a month and 1/2 (normally takes 3 months to go from FCC approval to store shelves).

Last 2 days of my life wasted trying to find out every bit of info on this subject....CES=worthless

[afolayan702]

I looked it over it sucks that there is no definate date. But I'm thinking Sprint will announce the two handsets at CTIA which is in March. Verizon I am unfamiliar with their showcase time, I don't know if its at CES or where ever? The android phones that they are dropping on their network will not be available untill Summer so its alot of flash to start the year. I'm not bitting. Clearly the Evo make other carriers sweat. If we find when Verizon's showcase events last 3 years have been, we probably can trace where the WP7s will pop up. I say this because all Microsoft can do is make software, but this time they had hardware requirements? So CDMA software has been giving out, Its up to the carriers/manufactures to do their thing. I think Verizon and Sprint want to space out their products: Evo Shift comes out Sunday(jan) and Iphone comes out(jan.) So March sales will not be affected as much by WP7 wait, and I will assume Sprint will have another phone in June or Jully, keeping with rotation. But I feel the frustration, maybe a little bit more work could have brought the release up a few months, but without copy paste/ some funtionality it could have turned off consumers right away when there are droids and evos that can do the same?

[rrjskj]

i personally would find it hilarious if us cellular got the 1st cdma device but thats just my opinion...

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by rrjskj

i personally would find it hilarious if us cellular got the 1st cdma device but thats just my opinion...

Never going to happen, new phones come to companies with the biggest wallet, Verizon and Sprint will fit that bill. I would also find it funny but, I know it would never happen.


More news I found today (posted a few days ago)

Microsoft today gave more specific timing on the launch of Windows Phone 7 phones for CDMA networks, and the software update that will add copy-and-paste. Both are now planned to be available no later than the end of February.
from Microsoft

Microsoft Clarifies Windows Phone 7 Schedule (Phone Scoop)

So, now a little beter news, just when winter is getting close to getting over (can't take it any more, I need to move somewhere tropical) we'll have a WP7 phone to chose from. I just hope it's not just the Trophy on Verizon...