Confirmed different Iphone 5 models depending on carrier

[metsjetsfan]

Here we go again, per the Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3321894/apple-iphone-5-separate-gsm-cdma-versions

 

[jav6454]

Here we go again, per the Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3321894/apple-iphone-5-separate-gsm-cdma-versions

You don't need The Verge to realize that. Apple's own website reflects three models and their respective model numbers.

 

[Frankied22]

So does this mean if you are going to be traveling, you should get the AT&T version?

 

[Calipad]

So Verizon iPhone 5 will not be a world phone?

 

[metsjetsfan]

You don't need The Verge to realize that. Apple's own website reflects three models and their respective model numbers.

True, they just explain the bands a little further

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So Verizon iPhone 5 will not be a world phone?

think it all depends on carrier and where you will be abroad.

 

[jav6454]

True, they just explain the bands a little further

This sucks... one GSM/LTE model should have been made. Now I'm stuck trying to decipher which model to get on the GSM front since I do travel a lot.

 

[VSMacOne]

This sucks... one GSM/LTE model should have been made. Now I'm stuck trying to decipher which model to get on the GSM front since I do travel a lot.

Maybe i'm misunderstanding this, but you should still be able to use a GSM phone on other GSM networks worldwide on 3G.

 

[jav6454]

Maybe i'm misunderstanding this, but you should still be able to use a GSM phone on other GSM networks worldwide on 3G.

Yes you will be able to, but LTE connectivity will be an issue.

 

[Mliii]

According to The Verge, "Based on the specs provided by Apple, the A1428 will be carried by AT&T and Canadian operators (with support for LTE on bands 4 and 17), while the A1429 will be available from Sprint and Verizon in the US and KDDI in Japan (with LTE on bands 1, 3, 5, 13, and 25). The GSM A1429 supports LTE on bands 1, 3, and 5 and will likely be offered in global markets such as the UK, Germany, Australia, Korea, and Japan."

So there really isn't a Global iPhone 5- at least in terms of LTE speeds.