

battleop

join:2005-09-28

00000 -7 recommendations battleop Member Donald Trump of telecom This guy is becoming the Donald Trump of the telecom world. Lots of talk, lots of insults, and looking to get as a much attention as he can get before it runs out.



hello123454

Premium Member

join:2002-02-02

Wilmington, DE -10 recommendations hello123454 Premium Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom I posted a long time ago about how unprofessional TMO's CEO is. I was criticized and was told this CEO is 'refreshing'. Now most of those same people don't like him. A lot of bipolar people on this forum.



Mike

Mod

join:2000-09-17

Pittsburgh, PA 10 recommendations Mike Mod Re: Donald Trump of telecom does it count if I still like him?



hello123454

Premium Member

join:2002-02-02

Wilmington, DE -2 recommendations hello123454 Premium Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom The point is most were all about him...now the majority don't like him.

Skippy25

join:2000-09-13

Hazelwood, MO Skippy25 Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom And you have your survey questions and results posted here?



Karl Bode

News Guy

join:2000-03-02 18 recommendations Karl Bode to Mike

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I think it's a totally fabricated character he's putting on but I'm also ok with it.



The "high bar" for CEO behavior consistently involves lying through your teeth and saying nothing of accurate worth to anybody, so what lofty principles of CEO behavior is he violating, exactly?



Mike

Mod

join:2000-09-17

Pittsburgh, PA -1 recommendation Mike Mod Re: Donald Trump of telecom His job is to make the brand young and hip (read - so someone can buy tmobile since they can't compete).



I also read: He isn't an old white man is a suit.



battleop

join:2005-09-28

00000 battleop Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom It's hard to be young and hip when you are not young and hip.



tshirt

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join:2004-07-11

Snohomish, WA tshirt to Karl Bode

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said by Karl Bode: so what lofty principles of CEO behavior is he violating, exactly?

Legere is starting to sound alittle desperate as his persona wears a little thin.

This should be about his actual product vs V's actual product, not who looks and acts cutest/hippest/most counter culture Probably none! but given Go90 is still in beta, and it is unlikely he has seen it directly, it is more than a little disingenuous for him to assure us it is a failure, or to compare it to the fire phone ...the FIRE line up does it job very well, but Amazon learned they aren't ready to be a wireless carrier so the phone died, does not really relate to if the biggist wireless carrier can put out a decent streaming product for the small screen.Legere is starting to sound alittle desperate as his persona wears a little thin.This should be about his actual product vs V's actual product, not who looks and acts cutest/hippest/most counter culture



ptrowski

Got Helix?

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join:2005-03-14

Woodstock, CT 6 recommendations ptrowski Premium Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom Let's be honest here, I think we all know how this is going to end. Give it 6 months to a year and then it will be pulled.

JPL

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join:2007-04-04

Downingtown, PA 2 recommendations JPL to Karl Bode

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said by Karl Bode: I think it's a totally fabricated character he's putting on but I'm also ok with it.



The "high bar" for CEO behavior consistently involves lying through your teeth and saying nothing of accurate worth to anybody, so what lofty principles of CEO behavior is he violating, exactly? . I might add, as others have said - he's making an assessment of Verizon not having a clue about how to reach that demographic... without having actually, you know, seen the product. What, exactly, is he basing his assessment on? I have no illusions about Go90. I don't anticipate it to have a real long shelf-life, but Legere is just making stuff up at this point. And if (a very, very BIG 'if', I realize) Go90 actually does turn out to be a success, he looks like a moron.



In other words, what you accuse other CEOs of doing (lying through their teeth, but adding nothing of value) is EXACTLY what Legere is doing here, isn't it? So, it's ok that he puts on an effected persona, but not that he lies? Um, isn't putting on effected persona a definition for 'lying'? While I agree he isn't violating any lofty principles, what exactly is novel in what he's doing? You mean one CEO trashing the product of another company?! Stop the presses!. I might add, as others have said - he's making an assessment of Verizon not having a clue about how to reach that demographic... without having actually, you know, seen the product. What, exactly, is he basing his assessment on? I have no illusions about Go90. I don't anticipate it to have a real long shelf-life, but Legere is just making stuff up at this point. And if (a very, very BIG 'if', I realize) Go90 actually does turn out to be a success, he looks like a moron.In other words, what you accuse other CEOs of doing (lying through their teeth, but adding nothing of value) is EXACTLY what Legere is doing here, isn't it?

rradina

join:2000-08-08

Chesterfield, MO 920.3 39.3

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rradina Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom It's hard to fault a guy for saying what we're all thinking. Does that make his lies better than other CEO lies? No but in at least a small way, John Legere is kind of like Larry Flynt vs. Jerry Fallwell. Larry had the balls to say what we were all thinking. Is that entirely fair to Jerry Fallwell/Verizon, no it's not. Do we all view Hustler magazine as quality journalism? I don't think I need to answer that.



I'm sure the Jerry's Moral Majority and Verizon have good intentions but in many folks minds their intentions are viewed with extreme prejudice.

patt2k

join:2009-01-16 7 recommendations patt2k to hello123454

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said by hello123454: I posted a long time ago about how unprofessional TMO's CEO is. I was criticized and was told this CEO is 'refreshing'. Now most of those same people don't like him. A lot of bipolar people on this forum. a Verizon customer speaking Legere is awesomea Verizon customer speaking



battleop

join:2005-09-28

00000 -4 recommendations battleop Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom If the is that awesome why is that coming from a Verizon customer?

shanghaista

join:2014-08-03

Canton, MA shanghaista Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom Because as much as his persona/character is unappealing to most, you can't deny the results of T-Mobile's moves.



AT&T and Verizon having to change (admittedly not completely, but still noteworthy) and compete as a result of T-Mobile's actions is undeniable. T-Mobile has affected the entire industry.

SunnyD

join:2009-03-20

Madison, AL 9 recommendations SunnyD to hello123454

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Does it really matter how unprofessional he is when he's actually right most of the time?



It takes balls in the corporate world to say what he does at his level especially with the potential amount of egg he'd have to wipe off his and his company's face if he were constantly wrong.

xrobertcmx

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join:2001-06-18

White Plains, MD 3 recommendations xrobertcmx to hello123454

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I could care less about how he acts so long as they keep lowering my bill and providing halfway decent customer service.

smk11

join:2014-11-12 4 recommendations smk11 to hello123454

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Good CEO's are sociopaths and assholes. Deal with it.



Professionalism is just code for don't rock the boat and act like everyone else.

clone (banned)

join:2000-12-11

Portage, IN -1 recommendation clone (banned) to hello123454

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I still mostly like him. I like that he tells the truth regarding his competitors, but I don't like that he almost blatantly lies about his own network while calling out everyone else on their B.S.



He is a hypocrite, but I know people in real life that are hypocrites. I don't necessarily dislike them because of it (I dislike that characteristic), but I like it when I can get them to admit it. I doubt anyone will ever be able to get Legere to publicly admit he's a hypocrite, but I like that fact that he does indeed call the big boys out.



battleop

join:2005-09-28

00000 -2 recommendations battleop Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom If he wins he will either be one of the greatest Presidents of all time or or the worst. I don't see that he will be anywhere in the middle.

rradina

join:2000-08-08

Chesterfield, MO -1 recommendation rradina Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom Who? Trump or Legere? Wow... I didn't think of that. Legere for president? Why not?



CosmicDebri

Still looking for intelligent life

join:2001-09-01

Lake City, FL 1 recommendation CosmicDebri to battleop

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But unlike Trump, if he says something to piss someone off, it will only hurt him, or maybe in some little way, his company.



If Trump manages to get elected, and pisses some third world or any other part of the world leader off, (that wouldn't happen, right?), they could start lobbing bombs or instigating attacks on US citizens.



Besides, he's only 1/4 Trump, he just bitches about a few competitors, and he's right about it most of the time. Tmo certainly isn't an Angel in any stretch of the word, but he doesn't piss off everyone who isn't him all the time like The Trump.

etaadmin

join:2002-01-17

united state 7 recommendations etaadmin to battleop

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Results is what matter.



The guy is responsible for an excellent network brand and for forcing the other carriers match what tmobile is offering... that is a win in my opinion.



As for his tactics and wardrobe I don't really care.

OldCableGuy (banned)

join:2014-12-19 OldCableGuy (banned) Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom He's responsible for the smallest coverage area by a huge magnitude of any national carrier. #LOSER



buddahbless

join:2005-03-21

Premium 2 recommendations buddahbless to battleop

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NO ONE ( currently) can become the Donald Trump of the telcom world. there'e not a CEO anywhere like trump. Leger may be rough around the edges, and may need a "swear jar" but hes not constantly insulting Americans or the President of the USA. Thats where there's no comparison of the two.



Were all open to free speech and rightfully so and Leger does what he needs to do for his company to succeed and thats it, while making millions of Americans ( I believe 56 million at last count) pretty happy. Trump is an sorry to say "donkeys behind" but hes a great business man, however thats where it ends The minute he threw his gloves in to ring to become a hopeful POTUS I lost what ever little respect I had left for him as a human being with the things he says and his actions towards others.

itguy05

join:2005-06-17

Carlisle, PA -2 recommendations itguy05 to battleop

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I like them both. They don't beat around the bush and tell it like it is.



If you actually listen to Trump's messages he's got a point. We have to stop ILLEGAL immigration. Whether they are from Mexico, Germany, Britain, India, the USSR, etc. It's not just Hispanics - it's all illegals. If you want to come here follow the proper procedures.



We need to get jobs back and stop rewarding those that don't work. You don't want to work, fine but I'm not going to pay for that.



We need to reform the justice system - you shouldn't go to jail for long periods of time for, say, drug offenses, than a murderer does for killing someone.



Legere is the same way. And he's done great things at T-Mobile. Sometimes his rhetoric is a little over the top. Coverage could use some help but other than that the service and value is spot on if it works for you.

smk11

join:2014-11-12 2 recommendations smk11 Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom Every single Native American person living in reservations today agrees with you.



Please pack your bags and get out.

itguy05

join:2005-06-17

Carlisle, PA -5 recommendations itguy05 Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom That is quite a bit different and you know that. The same could be said about every country on this Earth...

smk11

join:2014-11-12 smk11 Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom said by itguy05: That is quite a bit different and you know that. The same could be said about every country on this Earth... So it's different if the illegals get together, murder everyone, and form their own country? Push white America into reservations after giving them small pox.



battleop

join:2005-09-28

00000 battleop Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom "So it's different if the illegals get together, murder everyone, and form their own country?"



Sounds like a possible outcome if the Democrats have their way with the 2nd Amendment.

xrobertcmx

Premium Member

join:2001-06-18

White Plains, MD 1 recommendation xrobertcmx Premium Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom How did we get to the 2nd Amendment?

itguy05

join:2005-06-17

Carlisle, PA -1 recommendation itguy05 to smk11

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said by smk11: So it's different if the illegals get together, murder everyone, and form their own country? Push white America into reservations after giving them small pox.



The fact that there are still Native Americans directly descended from and with a pure bloodline to those that were here in the 1600's means the settlers didn't "murder everyone".



Again, this problem is not unique to America. Pretty much every country of today also had indigenous people that were kicked out by someone else. That is called a war. It happens. It's not fair but it's what happens.The fact that there are still Native Americans directly descended from and with a pure bloodline to those that were here in the 1600's means the settlers didn't "murder everyone".Again, this problem is not unique to America. Pretty much every country of today also had indigenous people that were kicked out by someone else.

smk11

join:2014-11-12 smk11 Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom said by itguy05: That is called a war. It happens. It's not fair but it's what happens.



The fact that there are still Native Americans directly descended from and with a pure bloodline to those that were here in the 1600's means the settlers didn't "murder everyone".



Again, this problem is not unique to America. Pretty much every country of today also had indigenous people that were kicked out by someone else.



So what if the illegals are here to kick Americans out? "It's not fair but it's what happens." Invasion and genocide is what it is called.So what if the illegals are here to kick Americans out? "It's not fair but it's what happens."



hello123454

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join:2002-02-02

Wilmington, DE -1 recommendation hello123454 to smk11

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Do you not see the bold word? Are you implying that the people that slaughtered the natives years ago are the same people living today? You must be a liberal.



battleop

join:2005-09-28

00000 -1 recommendation battleop Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom The bold word does not fit his agenda so it was ignored. That's how it works around here.

smk11

join:2014-11-12 smk11 to hello123454

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said by hello123454: Do you not see the bold word? Are you implying that the people that slaughtered the natives years ago are the same people living today? You must be a liberal. Illegals have children. Are you saying the children of illegals are the same as the ones who crossed the boarder illegally? I'm trying to follow your xenophobic rants.



battleop

join:2005-09-28

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I didn't say I didn't like Trump... Trump is bringing up a lot of issues that full time politicians won't touch because they are slaves to the one that fund their campaigns. Trump isn't worried about the next donation to his campaign he also is not a career politician. That's something I like about him and Ben Carson.

xrobertcmx

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White Plains, MD 4 recommendations xrobertcmx to itguy05

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said by itguy05: We need to get jobs back and stop rewarding those that don't work. You don't want to work, fine but I'm not going to pay for that. Folks have got to stop thinking this, we don't do that anymore in this country. As someone who is recovering from an unexpected, extended period of unemployment I can tell you, we have no safety net. You lose your job, here is a pitiful amount of unemployment (depends on state), and when it runs out, nothing.



cb14

join:2013-02-04

Miami Beach, FL 2 recommendations cb14 to itguy05

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said by itguy05: the USSR, Hmm, how many immigrants come these days from USSR?

xrobertcmx

Premium Member

join:2001-06-18

White Plains, MD 1 recommendation xrobertcmx Premium Member Re: Donald Trump of telecom I would have to go with none We do get a fair number of Russian nationals though.



IowaCowboy

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join:2010-10-16

Springfield, MA ARRIS SB6183

Netgear R8000

IowaCowboy Premium Member Go90 destined to fail The content companies won't sell their content to companies other than traditional cable companies so it won't be mainstream content.



How can you have free content when cable subscriptions are pushing $100.



Most likely will be reruns like Netflix.



jgkolt

Premium Member

join:2004-02-21

Avon, OH jgkolt Premium Member like a video podcast app I tried out go90 and was not impressed. Don't really have a need for it and it is like a video podcast app. As was said in other articles nothing is unique and the content can easily be found elsewhere.



howsthis2

@charter.com -2 recommendations howsthis2 Anon Re: like a video podcast app said by jgkolt: I tried out go90 and was not impressed. Don't really have a need for it and it is like a video podcast app. As was said in other articles nothing is unique and the content can easily be found elsewhere. How much did it cost you? UM zero. move on.



xirian

Premium Member

join:2003-01-26

Beacon, NY 1 recommendation xirian Premium Member Re: like a video podcast app If its free you can't have an opinion about it? Thats stupid.



howsthis2

@charter.com -8 recommendations howsthis2 Anon Wish this turd would STFU What does he care it's FREE service. It's not even just for Verizon customers. If you don't want to use it don't. Hey Legere instead of flapping your yap how about bringing your service to the tens of millions that can't access THEN brag about how great ur company is. You claim you want me to switch but don't bother to provide even an Edge signal within a hour's drive of me. WTF dude? Call me back when you are a TRUE nationwide carrier. Even then I probably won't get your service because you're such d-bag.

smk11

join:2014-11-12 7 recommendations smk11 Member Re: Wish this turd would STFU What's it like having all the low band spectrum in your area owned by Verizon? I bet it sucks having to overpay Verizon each month to get "coverage."



buddahbless

join:2005-03-21

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you want " coverage in your area" then start a campaign and get signatures from a few 100K people and write to the FTC and FCC For Tmobile ( and smaller telcos) to have a much larger reserve chunck of the upcoming 600 mhz auction in rural areas such as where you must live. Dont sit there and complain about a rigged game, if your not willing to help level the playing field.



sumdumfuk

@rogers.com sumdumfuk Anon Internet Video Is Go90 anything like FilmOn.Tv??, which has been around for some time now and seems to be succeeding with the content they have.



Zenit

The system is the solution

Premium Member

join:2012-05-07

Purcellville, VA 1 recommendation Zenit Premium Member McAdam burns cash on useless projects McAdam has a vision of making VZ cool, hip, and a content company. It's more like an expensive train wreck in slow motion.



AOL was a mistake.



VZ should stick to being an infrastructure company.



batterup

I Can Not Tell A Lie.

Premium Member

join:2003-02-06

Netcong, NJ -1 recommendation batterup Premium Member Re: McAdam burns cash on useless projects said by Zenit: VZ should stick to being an infrastructure company. There is no money in being a Title II "utility" and the wireless market is saturated. Google set the bar for dancing cat videos. This is what US has become.



Zenit

The system is the solution

Premium Member

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Purcellville, VA Zenit Premium Member Re: McAdam burns cash on useless projects



Maru already sealed that market. Can VZ find a more entertaining cat? The Japanese have beat Lowell to the punch.

But is there room left in the saturated cat video market?Maru already sealed that market. Can VZ find a more entertaining cat? The Japanese have beat Lowell to the punch. »www.youtube.com/watch?v= ··· _SypobMQ



fiosultimate

join:2014-06-09

San Antonio, TX -2 recommendations fiosultimate Member T-mobile's CEO Reminds back in the time of the neighborhood kid who used to talk smack to all of me and my friends and we couldnt beat up because of his dad,i wonder what happened to that kid?oh yes he got aids and died........



tito79

join:2010-03-14

Thornwood, NY tito79 Member Re: T-mobile's CEO A good CEO donates to the poor

tito79 -1 recommendation tito79 Member Re: T-mobile's CEO I understand if t-mobile was in the tv buisness but there not they should stay out of it.