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AT&T: The iPhone's Achilles' Heel

I haven't had a problem with my iPhone or ATT at all (I'm in So. Fla.). But the biggest problem I notice is the rediculously expensive "iphone plan". This is where opening up the iPhone to more carriers would benefit me. ATT is raping customers with the minimum iPhone plan that includes basically no minutes and no texting. Other carriers have plan that offer much more at half the price.

I hope Apple leaves ATT just so that there would be some competition between carriers.

Sirius XM: Ramp Up in Marketing of iPhone App Is a Positive Sign

Mr. Stupid and between, keep drinking your own kool aid and for a second try and look at this objectively.

If you study the App store, you would know that most Apps are downloaded and then minutes later deleted. The true test of an App's popularity is it's ratings and reviews. The Siri App currently sports a 2 (out of 5 stars) rating based on over 30,000 reviews. By comparison, an App titled the The Moron Test even managed to get 3 stars. If you read those reviews you see they are filled with angry Siri subscribers who are very upset with lack of content available (no Howard, MLB, to name a few) and the added charge. $2.99 may not be a lot to you but to some people it is and on top of that, it's the principal of trying to nickle and dime already loyal subscribers.

Oh, and contracts get amended all day long in the business world. So don't blame contracts for the disjointed, inefficient, and flawed marketing and pricing strategy.


On Jul 01 05:37 PM between the hedges wrote:

> Good point Mr. Stupid. If this guy is so poor that he can't pay 2.99
> per mo, do we want to listen to his points on stocks?

Sirius XM: Ramp Up in Marketing of iPhone App Is a Positive Sign

Honestly, I think the iPhone App is very disappointing. A simple read of the iTunes Reviews will let you know just how their loyal fan base feels about this App. With no Howard and an extra 2.99 cost you have to question the pricing strategy. He's essentially nickle and diming his most loyal cusrtomers to death. It would be a better strategy to charge one price regardless of how you listen, so that you can attract more subscribers. The App would then be just yet another selling point.

I have to tell you, as both a Sirius subscriber and shareholder, I'm starting to lose my faith in Mel K. The whole Sirius and XM seperate packages/marketing seems disjointed and confusing. There doesn't seem to be a long term strategy in place. They should have just shut down XM totally, simplify the packages, consolidate the marketing into one message. As it stands right now it's just confusing and expensive. Who do want to be Mel? Are you Sirius or XM? What are you going to do when howard's contract is up in a year and he retires? Do you want to charge by the content or by the way the content is delivered? Many questions and not a lot of answers

Long Awaited Sirius XM iPhone App Available, Sans Howard Stern

Very disappointing. With no Howard and an extra cost you have to question the strategy. Making the app just another way to get Siri would open up more revenue than adding a charge. It would be a better strategy to charge one price regardless of how how you listen so that you can attract more subscribers. The App would then be just another selling point.

I have to tell you, as both a Sirius subscriber and shareholder, I'm starting to lose my faith in Mel K. The whole Sirius and XM seperate packages/marketing seems disjointed and confusing. There doesn't seem to be a long term strategy in place. They should have just shut down XM totally, simplify the packages, consolidate the marketing into one message. As it stands right now it's just confusing. Who do want to be Mel? Sirius or XM? Do you want to charge by the content or my the way it's delivered. Pick a strategy and trying to be both just doesn't work.

iPhone Apps' Launch of Siri XM: A Powerful Combination

As a Sirius subscriber and iPhone owner I was at first really excited about the App. But after some thought, I've tempered my enthusiasm significantly. Here's why (mind you this from the perspective of an existing user only):

- Added monthly charge. I know it's only 3 bucks but still. I already pay for the service, why should I have to pay again?
- Signal availability. Without an antenna, I am going to have to rely on 3G/Edge service to listen. I don't know about you but 3G service is spotty. Edge service is OK, but will it bring clear radio that doesn't cut out?
- If I'm thinking about how the App will replace any of my sirius devices and I'm hard-pressed to find a use for it. In the car, I have already invested in units that are hooked up with an antenna so why would I use my iPhone? At home I have already invested in docking stations to hook up a unit to my stereo.

So, I guess I could use the App if I'm away from my home or car, have a good 3G signal and have headphones with me. Being that I commute by car to work, I really don't know I'd ever be in that many situations that would warrent spending $3/month. Obviously this is just my personal situation but if you are not in NYC, I'm finding it hard to see the value for existing customers.

State of the iPhone: Strong. Very Strong.

I must agree... The iPhone is by far the best electronic device I have ever owned. I love it so much that my next computer purchase just might be a Mac....maybe.

As far as the In-App Purchases goes, I think the developers should tread carefully there. I think the App store works currently because the Apps are generally inexpensive with no recurring costs. Changing that model could be mistake.

Wind Is In - Cramer's Mad Money (5/27/08)

Actually XXamaXX, he doesn't own a single stock except for his own company, thestreet.com. So you are wrong.