Moto + Google = Stock Android? VZW says not so fast.

[WestOkid]

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/10/1...urce=pulsenews



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[pc747]

Right. Motorola can not force vzw hand especially since vzw right now is their largest market in america. Because apple, sammy, lg, and htc has markets with other us carriers they can afford to have a stare down with verizon (especially sammy and apple). But motorola do not have that market power. Outside of vzw with the droid line motorola is not a big name. Because of that verizon holds the cards and motorola is forced to abide or risk losing the vzw market space.

[94lt1]

Right. Motorola can not force vzw hand especially since vzw right now is their largest market in america. Because apple, sammy, lg, and htc has markets with other us carriers they can afford to have a stare down with verizon (especially sammy and apple). But motorola do not have that market power. Outside of vzw with the droid line motorola is not a big name. Because of that verizon holds the cards and motorola is forced to abide or risk losing the vzw market space.

I think this is going to change. They can now afford to stare down the barrel with Google owning moto. So I think times will change soon...

Or should I say, I hope..

[pc747]

I think this is going to change. They can now afford to stare down the barrel with Google owning moto. So I think times will change soon...

Or should I say, I hope..

Not until they start selling outside verizon. The galaxy s line and iphone are big phones people will buy that regardless. The Motorola line is not as big outside of vzw. The atrix is a drop of the bucket on at&t being it is a heavy iphone network. Motorola needs a yearly flagship phone that they can market to all carriers. Right now carriers are willing to do almost anything to get the galaxy s and iphone devices because those drive people to sign contracts.

[94lt1]

True... that's why I've gone away from moto..

[WestOkid]

Agreed. Unless moto can make a flagship phone that everyone needs to have, they have little leverage. I still find it strange that Verizon I insist on this model. I don't know anyone that buys a phone for manufacturer skins. Techies don't like it and the layman just wants a easy to use phone that looks nice. From a client standpoint, all these UI variants create client confusion, bugs, slower phones, etc. From a VZW standpoint it means more staff training, more help desk calls and complaints. All of which contribute to higher operating costs and the perception of bad service. Where is the plus?

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