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Which US Carrier is the Windows Mobile King

Posted by Chris Leckness on October 30, 2007 – 11:04 pm  Share
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I am pondering which US Carrier is leading the way in the Windows Mobile Handset Game.

Last year, I would have to go with Verizon. Verizon rocked the world back at CES 2006 when they unveiled the 1st Palm/Windows Mobile Offering. The Treo 700w was a big step for Palm to offer their superb form factor with the Windows Mobile 5. It was great, but had some flaws. We aren’t concerned with the flaws at this point.

Leaving out the iPhone, which could propel AT&T into the top slot without a vote, let’s take a look at Windows Mobile Devices on the Big 4 US Carriers.

AT&T
Cingular 3125, Pantech Duo, Samsung BlackJack, Palm Treo 750, AT&T 8525, AT&T Tilt, and the Cingular 8125. With a LG Windows Mobile phone and the BlackJack II and Motorola Q looming, this is clearly a superstar lineup of Windows Mobile Device choices.

Verizon
Verizon Wireless PN-820 Smartphone, Motorola Q, Motorola MOTO Q9m, Verizon Wireless XV6700, Samsung SCH-i760, Palm Treo 700wx Smartphone,

T-Mobile
T-Mobile Dash, T-Mobile Wing, and the T-Mobile Shadow.

Sprint
MOTOROLA Q, Palm Treo 700wx,  HTC Mogul, and Samsung IP-830W. 

Verdict:
AT&T. I listed the carriers and their devices in order of my choice as Windows Mobile King of the Block. T-Mobile edges out Sprint with only 3 models because the killer exclusive Dash.

AT&T is killing the others knocking out a new WM device each week it seems. Not really, but they are pumping them out.

As a side opinion, here is my top 5 phones from all 4 carriers.

  1. AT&T Tilt
  2. HTC Mogul (Sprint and Qwest Networks currently)
  3. Palm Treo 750
  4. BlackJack
  5. T-Mobile Dash/Motorola Q (Tie)

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  • Doug
    I use AT&T; and have never had a problem with them. I have had some bill related problems but they were resolved without any problems. As far as reception, I have never had a problem with dropped calls or clearity. I travel a lot with my job and AT&T;'s network has never let me down. I live in an edge network and video streaming has been pretty good.

    As far as buying a device, AT&T; rocks with current devices! I love the Tilt. It's not perfect, but the closest thing to date. I think I saw that there are unlock programs available, so the Tilt would be a more cost effective way to get your "Kaiser" on instead of buying the TyTN II.
  • David Gray
    Well, you didn't say anything about the practices or connectivity rating of any of these carriers (I'm wanting to jump to AT&T to get this phone but seems they're getting as slippery as Verizon). Also, could you comment on how good/bad an idea it is to get the device you want (paying top dollar, i suppose) these days and taking it to your preferred provider. Can that still be done?
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