Verizon Gleam Phone Unleashed
October 8, 2007
The Verizon Gleam phone is actually made by Samsung, and is officially called the Samsung Gleam SCH-U700. The coolest part about the Verizon Gleam is the super shiny finish, on a phone that has a pretty impressive spec sheet.
As of today, Verizon is offering the Gleam phone for about $150 on a 2-year contract, and is offering about $50 in rebates. Although the model is one of the more expensive non-PDAs, it should sell quite well. It’s definitely one of Verizon’s coolest, in actuality Verizon is known for releasing handsets that are less desirable than their competitors.
Verizon Gleam Phone Basic Features Specs
- Touch-sensitive external controls
- QVGA screen
- microSD cardslot
- stereo Bluetooth
- 2 megapixel camera
We suspect that people will buy the Verizon Gleam phone because of how cool it looks, not because of its features and specs. Who cares? If you don’t have looks, what do you have? 
Verizon Wireless To Allow Users To Change Plan With No Contract Extension?
October 3, 2007
Reportedly, Verizon Wireless is going to start allowing customers to change their service plans without renewing their contracts. The honest truth is that this just doesn’t feel right.
Verizon has made their bucks by being sticklers for contracts - they are notorious for having poor customer service. This move seems doubtful to us, but it is being reported that Verizon will put the new change into effect as early as 10/7/2007.
Can it be true?
The Old Verizon Method
If you called in to change your plan, Verizon would happily let you know that you could change your plan if you wanted to renew your contract for another year or two. By the way, this would also push back the date you would be eligible for an upgrade. Yeah, it’s pretty messed up but they’ve been doing it for at least ten years, which is when I had my first Verizon phone. Lame!
