iTunes on Motorola phones finds trouble

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Sometimes I hate cell phone carriers… This is one of those times. Some analysts believe that cell phone carriers will refuse to carry any of Motorola’s phones that come with iTunes (starting next year) because it lets users load the songs THEY OWN without paying for data transfer. Amazing.

Just in case they don’t realize, this isn’t new–any phone with Bluetooth lets you upload ringtones/download pictures. I bypass your data transfer services all the time. It’s faster, easier and cheaper.

Why would I send 256MB of music over a cell network that charges me a dollar per megabyte $0.03 per kilobyte, or a cool $30 a megabyte*? What happens when I want to change my playlist, do I spend another $250 $7500? Insane.

* That is AT&T Wireless’ data fees according to their website at this time: “With GSM service, you will automatically receive limited access to AT&T Wireless GPRS data service for $0.03 per kilobyte on any domestic GPRS network.” Yes, I know you can get unlimited data for something like $80 a month, but let’s say you forgot to add that to your plan before sending a few CDs to your phone.

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6 Responses to “iTunes on Motorola phones finds trouble”

  1. Eric Blair says:

    Isn’t Verizon neutering the Bluetooth on the v710 so that it can obly be used with hands-free kits and the like? No iSync integration, no loading of sounds or pictures, all so you’re forced to use Get It Now.

    This is one of the main reasons I’m trying to get away from Verizon. I was ready to jump at the 710 when I first heard about it, but now I’m just ready to jump ship.

  2. MacManX says:

    Whatever you do, don’t jump ship in the direction of AT&T.

  3. Eric Blair says:

    Not planning on AT&T. I trying out T-Mobile, but the T610 I got from Amazon is currently hoverring between No Service and 1 bars and I’ve yet to complete a call.

    I’m hoping that another T-Mobile phone will have better reception, otherwise I might need to try out Cingular…

  4. Jon Gales says:

    I have T-Mobile and like it for the most part. The data plans are pretty nice. Customer service is great.

  5. Eric Blair says:

    Yeah, but I’ve been staring at a T610 for a good portion of the day willing more signal bars to appear. So far I haven’t had any luck :/

  6. be3n says:

    sony ericson V600 is a sweet phone (if you ignore the low res cam), it has isync. i am with verizon now, i would love to isync their V710, but i can’t find any info on that.

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