Q. Apparently, the Otterbox defender is incompatible with my brand new iPhone. I love the Otterbox defender, however, and really want that kind of protection, but compatible with the white iPhone.
A. Finally iPhone 4âs long awaited white model has been released on April 28 and more and more people are exploring the internet to find what is new with that. Although having stunning look, thickness of new white iPhone 4 has become hot topic among consumers. No matter whether it is thick or not but one thing is for sure that many iPhone 4 cases donât quite fit right with White iPhone 4. And considering this point accessories makers has started manufacturing cases for white iPhone 4. Here is the information on best cases for White iPhone 4.
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What is the difference between the Verizon iPhone 4 and the AT&T iPhone 4?
Q. I know different networks. But why do some accessories say "For AT&T version only" or for Verizon only?
A. Two big differences most people care about:
- Verizon is on a CDMA network; AT&T is on a GSM network. This means that on a Verizon iPhone, you are unable to talk on the phone and use data (surf the Internet) at the same time
- AT&T's iPhone has 3 break points in the antenna; Verizon's iPhone has 4. This new design means the buttons have shifted to make room for the new break point, which is why AT&T iPhone cases don't fit Verizon iPhones
- Verizon is on a CDMA network; AT&T is on a GSM network. This means that on a Verizon iPhone, you are unable to talk on the phone and use data (surf the Internet) at the same time
- AT&T's iPhone has 3 break points in the antenna; Verizon's iPhone has 4. This new design means the buttons have shifted to make room for the new break point, which is why AT&T iPhone cases don't fit Verizon iPhones
How do companies like Verizon and sprint benefit from making certain smart phones free?
Q. I recently got an iPhone 4S and it was free. How does the company make a profit if they give expensive 500 dollar phones out for free? I realize they require a data package, but how can they make a profit off just that?
A. While they actually pay almost the same amount as the full retail cost for every phone (and exactly the full retail cost for Apple products) they can often make the money back on a contract.
When I was in a training class working for Verizon, it was learned that the average line costs the company $50/mo to maintain connection. This is the cost of running towers, testing services, making customer service available, and more. Then, the average phone is discounted $500. So each line needs to make $1700 over two years to break even. Usually, this is fairly easy, however if a family share plan costs three people $200/mo, this isn't going to happen. ($200x24=4800 while $1700x3=$5100, so $300 short of breaking even)
Most profits are made on accessories. The company does get a break on those and, thus, makes up the profit as you replace cases and screen protectors or buy extra chargers or new headsets. The better the phone you get, the more likely you are to accessorize it, and the more profit they make. Especially if you have that phone for two years and buy more accessories over that time.
When I was in a training class working for Verizon, it was learned that the average line costs the company $50/mo to maintain connection. This is the cost of running towers, testing services, making customer service available, and more. Then, the average phone is discounted $500. So each line needs to make $1700 over two years to break even. Usually, this is fairly easy, however if a family share plan costs three people $200/mo, this isn't going to happen. ($200x24=4800 while $1700x3=$5100, so $300 short of breaking even)
Most profits are made on accessories. The company does get a break on those and, thus, makes up the profit as you replace cases and screen protectors or buy extra chargers or new headsets. The better the phone you get, the more likely you are to accessorize it, and the more profit they make. Especially if you have that phone for two years and buy more accessories over that time.
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