Verizon iPhone is simply not worth the wait

Rumors of a deal that would allow Verizon to sell Apple's iPhone are swirling once again.

And, on Thursday, Verizon announced it would begin selling the iPad by the end of the month.

Which leaves the cheap tech shopper wondering ... is it worth the wait for an iPhone on Verizon's network?

Nah.

Truth is, data plans (from all the carriers) are ridiculously expensive. Added fees for tethering make the most useful smartphone an even pricier option.

Nearly all of my gadget-freak friends own iPod Touches and rely on the nearest free Wi-Fi to connect. While all of them lust for an iPhone, they love the Touch — and the extra $20 to $30 a month in their pockets -- enough to resist.

Have you sprung for a smartphone? Is it worth the money?

 

Comments

[Tom]

This makes no sense.

If you want ultra-mobility access to any form of network you'll need a dataplan with a cellular carrier no matter WHAT device you use.

Suggesting this is something iPhone specific to really just baiting.

Now should one wait for Verizon to pick up the iPhone 4? Well that all depends on your thoughts when it comes to carriers and if this rumor even comes to pass.

[Brian]

True. If you want true mobile access to the Internet, you have to pay, no matter the device.

But I do think the iPod Touch and the Wi-Fi iPad offer a cheap alternative to those people who have nearly ubiquitous access to Wi-Fi.

It won't let you access your e-mail while driving, but for many who have Wi-Fi at work and home, it could be good enough.