ATT doesnt really btoher me anymore. My guess is that this is now about releasing this information every now and then to keep att in line. It certainly got their attention with the ipad data plans.
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Verizon iPhone in the Works?
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I can't see AT&T's exclusivity lasting any longer than it already has. Signing with other carriers (Verizon primarily, possibly Sprint... not tMobile because of their non-standard 3G bands) will give Apple more money than they could possibly be getting paid by AT&T in revenue sharing off iPhone contracts. With the dollar amounts Apple is raking in right now, it would be foolish for them to continue to partner with only one carrier in the US with the potential significant increase in income by adopting a multi-carrier model.
It's is pretty funny. I can remember so many people on these forums saying the iPhone would NEVER come to Verizon. Man are they eating their words right now.
I don't know. It appears that quite a few are still in denial.
Verizon smart phone users can't do that now. It's not something they will miss, or likely even care about.
Just like all the breaking news about the ipad released on Verizon.
We got another 3+ months to hear all the nonsense before reality sets.
This is pretty funny. I can remember so many people on these forums saying the iPhone would NEVER come to Verizon. Man are they eating their words right now.
a verizon iphone exists?
oh wait, these are rumors...
It's pretty interesting that this happens right after the Apple/Atnt exclusivity contract ran out. But now, what about iPad? Will we see Verizon offering service for iPad now?
This is pretty funny. I can remember so many people on these forums saying the iPhone would NEVER come to Verizon. Man are they eating their words right now.
Haha I know!!!! For better or worse, my family and all my friends are on Verizon so I'll be on Verizon's network for a long, long time. I've been patiently waiting for this announcement, and I couldn't believe how vehemently so many of the people on here bashed Verizon.
I don't even understand why, it's not like the iPhone coming to Verizon makes the one in your pocket any better or worse, it just means more of us are happy! I would never want anybody to not have access to a product that they like! Anyway, woohoo! I can't wait haha. I was going to buy some kind of Android phone when my contract was up but now I'm waiting for the iPhone!
i was watching fast times or something on msnbc or something but they were talking about apple and had the guy from wsj on the phone and he was explaining it and what info he had.. the two points i got from him which i did not like is that there working on a cdma version for verizon which will be very similar to the 3gs xcept an even faster processor and the new iphone will be like the "nano" version of the the 3gs which is complete ********.. i dont want a smaller screen.. thats not revelutionary at all.. if this is true than **** apple i'll go get a ****ing android phone.. the new 4g evo with its 4.3' screen and front facing camera.. **** apple if thats the case
And they leak stuff about a Verizon phone, but we don't even know what kind of iPhone we'll see in 3 months.
As far as I'm aware, Sprint won't activate non-Sprint devices. It'll therefore require a deal between Apple and Sprint.
I find it difficult to believe that Apple would farm out the production of a different iPhone to a different company. Apple seems to prefer simplicity in manufacturing, and tight control. It would seem more likely that they'd make a single model with dual band capability for whenever Verizon was ready.
I am more excited about China Mobile
When they go to China Mobile, watch out. Mobile (smart phones) are the current and next technology to sweep the land. Though some of us have been blessed with them for years and understand their true power, the masses will soon be enlightened.. My stock portfolio is smiling..
When they go to China Mobile, watch out. Mobile (smart phones) are the current and next technology to sweep the land. Though some of us have been blessed with them for years and understand their true power, the masses will soon be enlightened.. My stock portfolio is smiling..
If this is true, which it probably is due to WSJ being pretty reliable, then it is probably a deal cut with Verizon which is lucrative for Apple. So, expect an expensive phone or more likely an expensive plan. The economics of this would not work any other way other than Verizon making it worthwhile for Apple to do the required engineering.
I would say it is more likely Apple is working on 4g technology now and will carry on with AT&T until the LTE rollout on VZW is up to scratch. Then you might see an iPhone on Verizon.
I've been saying this for a year. No surprise to me. A CDMA phone for people who never leave the USA. Lot's of sales there my friend.
I always believe competition is a good thing. If this is true, it should ease the strain on AT&T's network.
However, I'm sticking with AT&T. Before my iPhone, I was a satisfied Verizon customer for many years. But AT&T has treated me well and I see no reason to switch, especially with the rollout of 7.2/mb 3G across their network.
Also, I'm willing to bet that a CDMA iPhone would not also carry a GSM/WCDMA chip for international roaming capability. That would be a definite deal-breaker for me. It's been such a joy being able to have a phone I can use overseas.
However, I'm sticking with AT&T. Before my iPhone, I was a satisfied Verizon customer for many years. But AT&T has treated me well and I see no reason to switch, especially with the rollout of 7.2/mb 3G across their network.
Also, I'm willing to bet that a CDMA iPhone would not also carry a GSM/WCDMA chip for international roaming capability. That would be a definite deal-breaker for me. It's been such a joy being able to have a phone I can use overseas.
Choice is good. Hopefully Apple makes available the iPhone to all of the carriers who meet their requirements. Customers should have a choice of what network they want to use based on the quality in the area they live or the plans that work best for them. What a concept!