Verizon Forum (Phone Scoop)

Smartphones with PTT

Jul 23, 2008, 11:19 AM

Has anyone heard of any news that Verizon is coming out with new smartphones with PTT functionality? The BB Thunder looks awesome (I have the 8830 which will be traded for Thunder) but it would be awesome if they provide some smartphone option with PTT!

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ArmySF

Jul 23, 2008, 11:26 AM

I have not heard anything. I'm sure if Verizon can get some steam behind their PTT then much later down the road there would be a good chance.

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natemc

Jul 23, 2008, 11:40 AM

Totally a rumor but they are working on bringing it to BB's

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ArmySF

Jul 23, 2008, 11:43 AM

Very cool!

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chaiden66

Jul 23, 2008, 5:10 PM

I sure hope the rumors are true. I'm an I.T. guy so I hate to loose my BB but the PTT is something I'm really looking forward too. Adding PTT to a smartphone would be awesome for a lot of people I think!

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Truth-Seeker

Jul 23, 2008, 5:25 PM

att already has this on curve , pearl and the real world edition 8820

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ArmySF

Jul 23, 2008, 6:05 PM

Only problem is att and their PTT sucks.

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chaiden66

Jul 24, 2008, 5:46 AM

That is why I don't think it would be that difficult for Verizon to adopt PTT on those phones as well. The problem for me is in my area you have Verizon or you don't have.. I'm in a pretty rural area.