iphone=verizon

[packnrat]

can the iphone be altered to work on the verizon network?
at&t sucks when not in a city.

[ke6guj]

nope.

Verizon uses CDMA and the iPhone uses GSM, not compatible.

[Tragic Image]

the iPhone was originally pitched to Verizon.... Verizon didn't think the concept was viable...



IDIOTS!.

[Cardinal Sin]

Verizon really screwed the pooch on that deal. Guess we'll have to wait a few years before they can carry it . . . morons.

[Technical Ted]

AT&T's exclusive agreement with Apple is rumored to end in mid-2010. There are also ongoing rumors that Apple may be producing phones for Verizon by the end of the year.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/06/report_apple_to_launch_verizon_iphone_in_q3_2010.html

[packnrat]

yea, but I got four bills into this iphone, need to keep it up and running for some years before dumping it.
and need to dump at&t sooner.

at one time they were a good cell co, but now it has gone to.......

.

[ocabj]

It's highly probable that Apple has a CDMA iPhone already in beta in preparation opening up the iPhone to non-GSM networks.

[glock_this]

It's highly probable that Apple has a CDMA iPhone already in beta in preparation opening up the iPhone to non-GSM networks.

I bought a laptop from a guy a few months back who claimed his brother worked for Apple and in fact, they are testing one right now in San Diego. The guy was credible.

Rumors abound on this topic for over a year all over the web.

Best new rumor in last month is that with a new Qualcomm chip Apple is in the process of making a dual band - yes dual band - iPhone.

Google "verizon iphone" your head will spin.

but as of now, no way to take a current iPhone to VZW

[PeterGenius]

Looks like they are trying to make up for lost time in a big way!

[ocabj]

It's a known fact that Apple has hardware/software in development years and in testing in controlled/secured facilities before they ever see the light of day.

I wouldn't be surprised if Apple had a CDMA iPhone in development side-by-side with the GSM iPhone since day 1.

[JDay]

AT&T's exclusive agreement with Apple is rumored to end in mid-2010. There are also ongoing rumors that Apple may be producing phones for Verizon by the end of the year.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...n_q3_2010.html

Not after this ad campaign.



The iPhone is overrated and you have to void the warranty by unlocking it if you wish to install unapproved applications. Android on the other hand is open and doesn't require unlocking to install unapproved applications.

[JDay]

yea, but I got four bills into this iphone, need to keep it up and running for some years before dumping it.
and need to dump at&t sooner.

at one time they were a good cell co, but now it has gone to.......

.

Jailbreak the phone and switch to T-Mobile then.

[Technical Ted]

Not after this ad campaign.

...

The iPhone is overrated and you have to void the warranty by unlocking it if you wish to install unapproved applications. Android on the other hand is open and doesn't require unlocking to install unapproved applications.

Yeah the Android is a much better product, but if Apple were to suddenly change their mind and offer the iPhone to Verizon, the Verizon marketing department would turn on a dime and start hawking iPhones. iPhone has substantially better customer recognition.

[PolishMike]

G1>iPhone.

[glock_this]

Not after this ad campaign.

The iPhone is overrated and you have to void the warranty by unlocking it if you wish to install unapproved applications. Android on the other hand is open and doesn't require unlocking to install unapproved applications.

though I agree about the Android platform - open platforms are the way to go at the smartest move, the need to jailbreak an iPhone is becoming less and less of a need, unlike the first few models. with recent OS upgrades, and at over 100k apps, there is little need to load 'unapproved' apps as almost everything you want is a legit app readily available.

the iPhone IS the phone everyone wants to be. Even Android is playing catch up - very very few apps available. give it time, but still, everyone develops for Apple and iPhone.