Here is a view from my experience with Verizon and Microsoft. First, I am a Windows user. The first Windows phone I owned was a Samsung from AT&T in 2003. Then I switched to Verizon when I worked for Microsoft because of the incentives. Since then, all the sentiments from Verizon employees have favored the Android platform clearly. Whether it's incentives, corporate culture or just plain business decisions, employees are being directed(in my opinion) to lessen their focus on the Windows platform. Even after I tell them that I only use Windows phones they try to sell me on the Android platform. My Nokia 928 was the best Windows phone I have ever owned. Unfortunately the screen cracked from a fall and even with a warranty replacement the refurbished phone never worked the same. I now have an HTC One that is ok but not the same as the Nokia. Anyone in the tech sector can tell you that it's all about the OEM relationships between the carrier and the manufacturer, it comes down to money. The technology is not new and Verizon has had Windows phones before. Just stop with the excuses and release the device so you can retain your loyal customers.
