Verizon Not Worried About Network Strain from DROID

Arvin Singh, Verizon (NYSE: VZ)’s Illinois-Wisconsin director of data sales, is feeling pretty confident about their network handling Motorola droid demand.

“We’re anticipating the Droid will be a blockbuster, but we’re not adding any new backhaul or new EV-DO carriers for the launch. We’re not anticipating the network will take a hit on this.”

That’s big talk, considering VZ still has no idea just how popular the droid will become, but even then, if they’re trying to take a jab at AT&T (NYSE: T)’s network buckling under iPhone traffic, it’s not exactly a fair comparison considering droid sales won’t come anywhere near iPhone’s, and the network strain will be proportionally minuscule. In any case, the confidence is a good sign – just remember, we’ll be holding you to your promise, VZ.

[via TelephonyOnline]