VZW Push-to-Talk this week??? (Read this first!)

I missed the 10TV report, but I'll be honest, I have only found one place where Sprint doesn't work for me where Verizon did (inside buildings at Otterbein). This cancels out with Verizon near the CSCC "campus" in Westerville. Often times I would lose signal and force my phone to roam onto Sprint there. I would put the two pretty much equal here in Columbus.

 

I couldn't wait any longer for PTT...I decided to get rid of my 720 and go to a 530. This is without a doubt the best phone I've ever used. I'll most likely upgrade to Samsung's PTT phone when that's released.
About PTT...I've heard a couple things in the last week. I talked to customer service a little and after a little BSing, the lady told me it's looking like it'll launch right after Labor Day. I talked to my boss about it and he said he's been hearing the same thing.
That's not so bad...one more month it looks like. Hopefully Delta isn't committed to a mental institution before then...
"I don't know what's wrong doctor, all he'll say is 'PTT.' And he won't let go of this phone...it looks like a Motorola v60."

 

So does VZW have a definitive name for this PTT service? I have heard something like Express It? Does any one know or can anyone say? I hate Sprint as equally as Nextel, fortunately I don't have to use sprint anymore but at least sprint officially released a name for their service. I cannot understand why everything is so secretive with VZW. I imagine before Q4 2K4 all major carriers will have a PTT service.

 

Yeah the v60p is basically just a modified v60x. The first beta models were just v60x's with new software and clip on speaker phones. I absolutely agree that we should carry it, for those people that don't want the PTT, but we won't. If we were going to, it could've been out back in April... at one point VZW actually had the v60x's on order from Motorola and announced that it would launch on a rolling market basis as v60i stock was depleted. That never happened though.

As for all these tentative release dates...labor day... end of the year... blah blah blah... I can only laugh. NO ONE in customer service is going to tell anyone when it launches. They're not that stupid. As a matter of fact, most of them don't even know the launch date. They will be just as surprised as the rest of you guys when it comes out.

 

Knock knock....I'm back to at leat keep this post alive. (even though it wasn't dying)

BTW If anyone wants to camp outside the VZ store with meh on the night b4 it comes out, I'll come to your store if you want.

I got an idea for a sign that we can use while we sit there....I got the idea from this other news report from some guys camping out in NYC....it reads: Not a bum...just first in line!

 

I have a feeling we will all know probably a week before it comes out and their going to have a Marketing Blitz on TV to promote it. Or maybe they'll just Post pone it untill January 25th Then do it during the Superbowl....

 

No, trust me, you won't know a week before it comes out.

 

Hey I thought I recognized you behind the mask your Denny Strigl what's up bro? LOL

Do you know why this new service is being held so secretive? I could understand keeping Proprietary stuff private and confidential but d&mn they could at least come out and Officially name the beast they have created.

 

<puts on his robe and wizard hat> (hehe...bloodninja...)

It is so secretive because it is going to be the coolest thing since sliced cheese.

 

That day will be like the second coming. You'll wake up in the morning and hear trumpets.

 

WOW! I love sliced cheese.

 

anyone that has seen the phone, does it have any lettering on the "PTT" button like "PTT" (many of the FRS radios have that, just wondering..) or is it just unlabeled like the smart key and up/down keys are/were?

 

Me too.

 

Well looks like I need to get me a good lounge chair to sit back and wait for the sound of the trumpets

 

was just wondering, passing time making conversation until they show up.. I already know which button based on pictures...

/nevermind

 

I'm about ready to sue Verizon just for the Information. Come on Verizon this is not "Shock and Awe" military campaign just tell us what it's called and when your gonna release it. How difficult could that be.

 

LOL.

 

BTW I realized that my info might be as shady as the answers that we get from the regular Verizon employees.

HOWEVER, I called Moto to verify and spoke with a rep. He told me that they received a troubleshooting guide for VZ PTT. It basically gives them info for when soccer moms call up and can't figure out how to make a phone call.

Oh yeah....if you ALSO have no idea when it's ACTUALLY coming out. Don't bother me with your posts that say..."Nope!" Honestly, I could give a rats ___ what you think. I was excited and trying to be of help. Forgive me for the aforementioned! Next time I'll keep the info to myself and laugh my ballz off.

 

Here is my question to someone who works for verizon. Typically, how long is it from the time it is an "approved" device untill it is released to the public?

And, excuse my ignorance, but what is PRL?

 

i woulda posted this in that other topic but its locked and your asking questons right now so how old do you have to be to work for verizon or someone?

 

A PRL is a list of system ID numbers programmed into the phone in a prioritized order, to tell the phone what networks to look for and use in what areas.

For an entry level position with Verizon, you need to be atleast 18 and have a high school diploma. I imagine that's how it is with most of the carriers.