Well yes some of the year I am in the UK. Some of it I am in NC. But that's entirely superfluous to my point which is that AT&T (or any other GSM network) cannot handle simultaneous voice and data unless you are in a HSPA/UMTS service area. I don't know if CDMA 2000 can but if as you suggest, it can't, I don't see how this would affect Verizon getting the iPhone as their service would be effectively identical to AT&Ts?
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Well yes some of the year I am in the UK. Some of it I am in NC. But that's entirely superfluous to my point which is that AT&T (or any other GSM network) cannot handle simultaneous voice and data unless you are in a HSPA/UMTS service area. I don't know if CDMA 2000 can but if as you suggest, it can't, I don't see how this would affect Verizon getting the iPhone as their service would be effectively identical to AT&Ts?
And some of us have not bought an iPhone because of the carrier. I will certainly not consider buying one if Verizon is the carrier.
Most iPhones are locked to our own carrier's SIM... unlike other GSM phones.
Ironically, Verizon customers have greater freedom overseas, since they can ask for for their worldphones to be unlocked, and thus use cheaper local SIMs.
Verizon world phones are quad band for GSM, and use 2100Mhz for UMTS, which is probably the most popular 3G frequency outside of the USA.
Doesn't seem to stop RIM or HTC or Samsung.
Great fake story, but tens of millions of people already buy Verizon phones and don't have the problem you described.
North America is far and away the largest real and potential iPhone market. There were what, about 24 million iPhones sold worldwide in 2009? Over 40% of those were sold in the USA alone.
Most analysts figure a CDMA iPhone could easily sell 10 million on Verizon, which would make the USA alone equal to 2/3 of the world iPhone market.
(Many of those billions of supposed GSM world buyers, that some folk try to bring up, don't have the money to buy the phone, much less pay for a data plan, even assuming their country has the infrastructure. And in fact, sales are almost non-existent in such countries.)
No one else seems to think that a Verizon iPhone wouldn't sell.
Do you have any numbers to back up such a speculation? For example, can you tell us how many Verizon customers have just bought smartphones?
Hear hear!
I can't stand the monopolization AT&T have in these forums. HOWEVER...a Verizon phone won't stop certain people 'whining' anyway.
And for Steve to get his slice of pizza. And for Yoko to hold her breath. For a looong time.
2008: Google's going to help and lead development of an OS to compete with Apples iPhone.
Yeah right most of you said.
Two years later:
Apple isn't happy with this.
In case you haven't heard, Apple Computer is now Apple Inc., all about the $$$$$$$$$$.
Yeah right most of you said.
Two years later:
Apple isn't happy with this.
In case you haven't heard, Apple Computer is now Apple Inc., all about the $$$$$$$$$$.
Nah I'm looped in...I'm just the type of guy that roots for the bad guys in movies
CDMA in Europe
I think this list is a little misleading. For example it shows that Poland has 8 CDMA networks but they all are used only to offer internet service. You cannot get a cdma voice + data service at all. I haven't seen any cdma phones for sale for that matter. I dont know what's the situation in rest of the Europe but I suspect it's about same as in Poland. CDMA 450 is used for excellent propagation properties and is a good option for internet in rural areas.
I would suspect that US and China would be the only markets for cdma iphone.
I think this list is a little misleading. For example it shows that Poland has 8 CDMA networks but they all are used only to offer internet service. You cannot get a cdma voice + data service at all. I haven't seen any cdma phones for sale for that matter. I dont know what's the situation in rest of the Europe but I suspect it's about same as in Poland. CDMA 450 is used for excellent propagation properties and is a good option for internet in rural areas.
I would suspect that US and China would be the only markets for cdma iphone.
While many are pissed about seeing these rumors and saying "ill believe when i .....". I made predictions a while back that it is coming to verizon. When that day comes I am going to be cocky and brag about it all damn day and piss people off lol. I deserve every right to celebrate by being risky and standing by prediction.
I will finally be happy that I don't have neglect the iPhone bc it's useless being on att.
Now if the iPad could just go away....that's the most useless product I've seen by apple...
I will finally be happy that I don't have neglect the iPhone bc it's useless being on att.
Now if the iPad could just go away....that's the most useless product I've seen by apple...
Don't start patting yourself on the back too soon sporto...this is just a rumor...nothing's been confirmed
What's wrong with the iPad? Seems like there's a good fit for people who just want email and the web... or as an e-reader. Different strokes for different folks and a whole lot of folks are buying one.
Nothing to see here folks.
T-Mobile USA will get it before Verizon Wireless ever does.
However, this could mean that the iPad is finally going to be available for all regardless of carrier.
T-Mobile USA will get it before Verizon Wireless ever does.
However, this could mean that the iPad is finally going to be available for all regardless of carrier.
You must admit, it's time for Apple to cut the AT&T strings in the US market. They need to expand to compete... especially now that there is a real competitor out there with the Droid. And soon there will be Windows Mobile... oh wait... forget that... what the heck am I thinking?
Anyway... I think we're going to see Apple aggressive with other carriers soon. It's the best way for them to expand market share quickly.
Bragging that the iPhone is coming to another network is like bragging that you knew a newly released movie was eventually going to arrive on DVD.
Everyone knows it. Everyone expects it. It's a logical next move for Apple.
