Here is the latest predictions for WP growth.
Can WP really overtake the iPhone? Some analyst think so.....
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/windows-phone-7-predictions/
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19619/windows_phone_7_will_be_fastest_growing_smartphone_os_in_2012_draw_developers_says_ovum
http://www.informationweek.com/blog/mobility/232500262
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Nokia-Windows-Phone-Shipments-Estimated-at-More-Than-1-Million-397015/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/248570/the_hazy_future_of_phones.html
Just a sampling......
Come on big red, don't miss the bus.
"While iPhone sales more than doubled from the third quarter, total smartphone sales fell short, signaling waning demand for handsets that run on Google Inc.’s Android operating system, said Walt Piecyk, an analyst with BTIG LLC in New York"
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-24/verizon-posts-loss-on-pension-costs-as-rising-iphone-sales-boost-expenses.htm
There may be an opening for Windows Phone in the Verizon portfolio should this trend continue.