Greetings All!
I am not a long-time member of WP Central, but from my time here, I have definitely noticed two member groups: those that are pro-Nokia (they really, really L-O-V-E their favorite brand) and those that are tired of having the Nokia brand shoved down their throats (their words, not mine.:wink
In many discussions of which Windows Phone 8 devices were the best, it was clear that the Lumia 920 is a smartphone favorite. But, this device was not available to everyone due to Nokia's exclusivity deals with certain carriers...leaving many people either disappointed or excited that Nokia chose their carrier. So, I decided to bring both groups together to talk about a part of the mobile device industry that most customers dislike- CARRIER EXCLUSVITY!
I have formed two questions: one for Nokia Lumia 920 owners and one for non-Nokia owners.
***Nokia Lumia 920 Owners: What is your view of carrier exclusivity? If Nokia released a future premium smartphone exclusive to a carrier that you do not currently have, would this change your view of carrier exclusivity or Nokia as a company?
***Non-Nokia Owners: Did the Nokia carrier exclusivity of the Lumia 920 affect your recent smartphone purchase? Has this had an overall affect of your view of Nokia as a company?
Please note that I am neither for, nor against any cellular manufacturer. I merely opened a dialogue to discuss whether the diehard fans of the Nokia brand would have a change of heart if a future carrier exclusivity deal was not in their favor, as well as how it affects the overall brand image of a beloved company. Please be open and friendly. Thank you for reading.
I am not a long-time member of WP Central, but from my time here, I have definitely noticed two member groups: those that are pro-Nokia (they really, really L-O-V-E their favorite brand) and those that are tired of having the Nokia brand shoved down their throats (their words, not mine.:wink
In many discussions of which Windows Phone 8 devices were the best, it was clear that the Lumia 920 is a smartphone favorite. But, this device was not available to everyone due to Nokia's exclusivity deals with certain carriers...leaving many people either disappointed or excited that Nokia chose their carrier. So, I decided to bring both groups together to talk about a part of the mobile device industry that most customers dislike- CARRIER EXCLUSVITY!
I have formed two questions: one for Nokia Lumia 920 owners and one for non-Nokia owners.
***Nokia Lumia 920 Owners: What is your view of carrier exclusivity? If Nokia released a future premium smartphone exclusive to a carrier that you do not currently have, would this change your view of carrier exclusivity or Nokia as a company?
***Non-Nokia Owners: Did the Nokia carrier exclusivity of the Lumia 920 affect your recent smartphone purchase? Has this had an overall affect of your view of Nokia as a company?
Please note that I am neither for, nor against any cellular manufacturer. I merely opened a dialogue to discuss whether the diehard fans of the Nokia brand would have a change of heart if a future carrier exclusivity deal was not in their favor, as well as how it affects the overall brand image of a beloved company. Please be open and friendly. Thank you for reading.