@disruptivedean: As consumers use mobile voice telephony less, network coverage will be less important too. Nobody will care about missing inbound calls
@futurephil: @disruptivedean Do you think that'll hold up for smartphone users? Wouldn't a premium device suggest always-on coverage?
@disruptivedean: @futurephil Not really. Even Wifi-only may be enough for some people - it is fine for tablets after all. Only need mobile for maps, FB, WA
@tomascalvoz: @disruptivedean @futurephil Tablet is too big for street use. Smartphones are expected to work everywhere (i.e. Maps) Need data coverage
@disruptivedean: @tomascalvoz @futurephil Maps is one of the few use-cases - although TBH they work quite well offline too if you pre-cache. I did it ystrdy
@tomascalvoz: @disruptivedean @futurephil It's convenience vs price. At the right price, universal data coverage is useful. Wifi will pressure price down
@disruptivedean: @tomascalvoz @futurephil Agreed. Although in some places, also NB risk of theft if using expensive device on the street, so only use indoors