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iPhone on Verizon Rumor Revived

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ITExaminer.com revives rumors that an announcement regarding the iPhone coming to Verizon Wireless will be made in the near future.
While the deal is so secret that Apple will not even hint that it is happening, the outfit had been trying to find EVDO and CDMA Engineers for months in their online Iphone job postings. While EVDO could cover a wide range of 3G skills, it is more likely that Apple is specifically after the Verizon Wireless standard.
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As we've previously reported, such a deal is highly unlikely in 2009 due to Apple's exclusivity agreement with AT&T that has been reported to extend into 2010 at a minimum.

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I really hope not, imagine one of those ugly "Verizon" logo's on an iPhone, Not saying that it won't happen but I would be disappointed if they offer iphones containing CDMA, seeing how I just changed about 2 years back to At&T just for the iphone
 
RTiii320 said:
I really hope not, imagine one of those ugly "Verizon" logo's on an iPhone, Not saying that it won't happen but I would be disappointed if they offer iphones containing CDMA, seeing how I just changed about 2 years back to At&T just for the iphone
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The Verizon logo would never happen. Just like Intel isn't seen on any Mac.

That's Apple's style.
 
I am with AT&T, been with AT&T since my phone said PAC BELL. Would I switch to Verizon, no. However as a share holder, I would love to see this happen. Imagine the rally Apples' stock would have if this came out. This would be a great way to expand Apples' market, and the halo effect would be even greater.
 
If this happens, many people would simply leave AT&T. Perhaps Apple is doing this to eek out a sweeter deal with AT&T.
 
First, CDMA in this context, may only refer to the encoding standard used in HSPA (GSM 3G), not CDMA like Verizon and Sprint. Also, coming out with a CDMA iPhone would be a little pointless, since Verizon is switching to GSM 4G (LTE) starting in 2010, and they will not have cross-standard phones, so if you get an LTE phone, it will only work on LTE systems and other GSM systems.

So I would not hold your breath for an iPhone of Verizon Wireless, at least not until it switches to the world standard (GSM).

TEG
 
Since the AT&T exclusive deal lasts until at least 2010, I wonder if this is just:
A) Covering all their bases technologically for later in case they either don't re-up with AT&T or at least can make a credible threat to switch.
B) Supporting non-US markets, or,
C) adding multicarrier cell modem support for a netbook not covered by the iPhone deal.
 
I spoke with someone I know that works for AT&T and the person says that AT&T will do EVERYTHING in its power to keep being the EXLUSIVE provider of Apple handsets. This will include any "other" handset Apple decides to come out with... :eek:
 
I really don't care if there were Verizon logos, etc. all over the iPhone.
I'd rather take advantage of the quality service.

If the iPhone were to switch to Verizon today, I'd do it in a heartbeat, and I wouldn't mind paying an early termination fee for it.
 
andreab35 said:
I really don't care if there were Verizon logos, etc. all over the iPhone.
I'd rather take advantage of the quality service.

If the iPhone were to switch to Verizon today, I'd do it in a heartbeat, and I wouldn't mind paying an early termination fee for it.
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I don't see why we can't have both.

But I agree with you that AT&T's network has been a major disappointment, the weakest link, if you will, in the iPhone experience. Apple probably recognizes this. I hope Apple can get some guarantees in the next round of negotiations with whomever to get higher level of network performance.
 
Wouldn't Apple need CDMA engineers to enter markets like South Korea, which is CDMA only? There are non-GSM cell phone markets out there. That seems way more likely.
 
Rumors

Yes, yes, we all love rumors. The "Verizon iPhone Rumor" has been in existence before the first generation iPhone hit the streets. The rumor typically dies down, then all of sudden, there is "new theory" that gets everyone excited again. Then, people realize there is no credibility to said rumor, and it dies down again. Rinse, Repeat.

I'll believe the rumors about a Verizon phone when I can walk into a Verizon store and purchase one. Until then, please, everyone, stay calm. There is no Verizon iPhone. Lets move on, and enjoy the 'less bars in more places' we all have, thanks to AT&T.
 
i really hope that this doesn't happen, even though it would help iphone sales tremendously. i hate verizon commercials, and i would hate to see apple in one
 
AT&T vs Verizon

Well, considering that AT&T's network is nowhere nearly as capable, I would love to see Verizon offering an iPhone. AT&T has basically stopped any migration from edge to 3G in my state. And, it isn't like I live or work in a small towns. 100k+ in 2 areas I am regularly in are without 3G. Another area over 120k still has no 3G. This has been the case for at least the past 2 years. Sad really.
 
AT&T sucks...

I would so welcome a Verizon iPhone! AT&T's service is horrible compared to Verizon, even here in San Francisco. Plus I hate the feedback that GSM phones send into my speakers.
 
I think i would be sick to my stomach the day that happens. I hate verizon with a passion and hope the iphone never gets to them, I hope it never even goes CDMA. I hope verizon keeps losing customers to AT&T because they were so arrogant when the iphone was first presented to them.
 
RTiii320 said:
I really hope not, imagine one of those ugly "Verizon" logo's on an iPhone, Not saying that it won't happen but I would be disappointed if they offer iphones containing CDMA, seeing how I just changed about 2 years back to At&T just for the iphone
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Verizon dropped that requirement early last year in their "any device, any app" press release.

I switched from Verizon's better network last summer for a 3G and I sure wouldn't be sad to see Verizon pick up the iPhone. As much as I hate them and think their CEO is an incredible tool, I'd prefer to have the option to go back to their network because it's better. And I'm really sick of GSM noise.

My guess: they're either going to be getting ready for a 2011 Verizon iPhone or they're getting ready to tap some more Asian markets.
 
gkarris said:
I spoke with someone I know that works for AT&T and the person says that AT&T will do EVERYTHING in its power to keep being the EXLUSIVE provider of Apple handsets. This will include any "other" handset Apple decides to come out with... :eek:
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Then they need to drop the restriction on Tethering, which is why NetShare was pulled from the AppStore.
 
I've grown so impatient with AT&T's service that I'm seriously considering the Palm Pre as a replacement for my wife's and/or my iPhone. Don't want to give up the iPhone, but I'm near my limit with AT&T's poor coverage in our job locations.
 
soapsuds said:
Since the AT&T exclusive deal lasts until at least 2010, .
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there was no firm announcement, just rumors on how long the AT&T and Apple deal lasts

twoodcc said:
i really hope that this doesn't happen, even though it would help iphone sales tremendously. i hate verizon commercials, and i would hate to see apple in one
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i hate at&t and Microsoft and the New York Rangers......and there commercials:D (j/k)

Commericals? Well Id rather hate a company because ther product stinks, like Microsoft with the Xbox 360 breaking............ or how bad MS window is with programs closing too soon, error messages and compatribility issues with Vista and now what i am getting with Windows 7. Those are good reasons, sorry IMO commercials are not.

inkling23 said:
I would so welcome a Verizon iPhone! AT&T's service is horrible compared to Verizon, even here in San Francisco. Plus I hate the feedback that GSM phones send into my speakers.
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AT& T sucks and i would consider getting a iPhone only if they were on Verizon.
I dont get the hate on Verizon...i have Verizon Fios for TV and high speed internet and phone and they are the best. Too bad Fios wont ever be all over the country (mostly because the Cable companies try to stoip them every step of the way)
 
Well, I for one would love this to happen. AT&T 3G support where I live is non-existent and frankly not very good in the urban area where it's supposed to cover.
While I hate Verizon's claim to have such a great network (liars), I can barely get data at home. Most of the time.
 
There are some worldwide opportunities for CDMA, particularly in Asia, but I have the sad suspicion that AT&T will continue to quash any dreams of iPhones on other US networks.
 
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