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  • Bloomberg: Verizon iPhone by Valentine's Day
    by
    Michael Essany
    Published on 12-29-2010 07:46 PM
    108 Comments Comments


    Bloomberg broke the story on Wednesday evening that Apple will hold one of its grand media events "very soon" - likely on or before Valentine's Day 2011 - to announce a new partnership with Verizon. According to the report, Apple will use this occasion to reveal a new CDMA version of the popular Apple handset - one that is compatible with Verizon's network.

    Customers are expected to stampede to the new pairing, leaving AT&T (T), until now the exclusive U.S. distributor of the iPhone, with an enormous problem.
    It is clear, however, that Apple will not be ending its relationship with AT&T. Instead, Apple will simply be ending its exclusive relationship with AT&T - an agreement that has been in place since the iPhone's 2007 debut. Bloomberg's coverage asserts that Apple's introduction of the Verizon iPhone will not take place at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week as initially thought. This information comes "a person familiar with Apple's plans who is not authorized to discuss them publicly."

    While many prospective iPhone buyers and current owners are dubious about the carrier expansion, AT&T has not taken any chances during the past twelve months. Like at no time before in the carrier's history, AT&T has been rolling out one promotion after the next to convince subscribers to extend their contracts for another two years. And, for the most part, it's worked. "In part by easing the cost of upgrading to Apple's new iPhone 4," Bloomberg reports, "it enticed 15 million of its 23 million iPhone subscribers to sign new two-year contracts."

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    This article was originally published in forum thread: Bloomberg: Verizon iPhone by Valentine's Day started by Michael Essany View original post
    Comments 108 Comments
    1. thazsar's Avatar
      thazsar - 12-29-2010, 09:28 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by santacruzlocal View Post
      No seriously everyone go to Verizon and I'll send you a Thank You for the extra bandwidth !!!
      I agree! All the AT&T haters need to go to Verizon! My service in Dallas is good already and I look forward to everyone jumping ship so it gets even better, haha!

      BTW, I've been on MMI for a while and still don't know why so many people hate Essany. What'd he do?
    1. GrandMstrBud's Avatar
      GrandMstrBud - 12-29-2010, 09:33 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by NSXrebel View Post
      They will be the same once they both move to LTE. Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T will all be using LTE in the future. It will come down to who has the better plans.

      As for the best nationwide coverage, they will all have the same coverage, since I'm sure there will be roaming agreements between the providers. In that sense, the customer wins.

      Now if you're with Sprint, you're gonna be a**ed out since they are doing their own 4G/Wimax technology, won't be as big as the other 3.
      Where have you heard that T-Mobile is going to LTE? I almost hope this happens just so the rumors stop and people quit talking about it. Until Sprint or T-Mobile get the iPhone I could really care less since AT&T and Verizon are the 2 most expensive carriers. Thank god for Android that's all I have to say.
    1. kuhndsn's Avatar
      kuhndsn - 12-29-2010, 09:38 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Lombardo Joe View Post
      See, that's where my problem is. Is that a CDMA standard or can they make it so the band can do more than one task at a time? Because that was the biggest problem I had with my BlackBerry when I WAS on Verizon.
      That is the problem. Case in point why 98% of the EU is GSM. CDMA= no need to Unlock. Talk about carrier specific.
    1. NSXrebel's Avatar
      NSXrebel - 12-29-2010, 09:49 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by thazsar View Post
      I agree! All the AT&T haters need to go to Verizon! My service in Dallas is good already and I look forward to everyone jumping ship so it gets even better, haha!

      BTW, I've been on MMI for a while and still don't know why so many people hate Essany. What'd he do?

      mod edit: blah



      Quote Originally Posted by GrandMstrBud View Post
      Where have you heard that T-Mobile is going to LTE? I almost hope this happens just so the rumors stop and people quit talking about it. Until Sprint or T-Mobile get the iPhone I could really care less since AT&T and Verizon are the 2 most expensive carriers. Thank god for Android that's all I have to say.

      here's a link to a quick google search.

      DailyTech - T-Mobile Begins Prep For 4G LTE Network, Upgrades to HSPA+
    1. RICO_'s Avatar
      RICO_ - 12-29-2010, 09:52 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by EmmanuelFuentes View Post
      Uhhhh, and maybe along with the white iPhone?
      You want a white iPhone? Buy a black one and put a solid white Otterbox defender case on it (Yes they do have one). Presto! Instant white iPhone for $50.

      Moving on................
    1. gotanmp3's Avatar
      gotanmp3 - 12-29-2010, 09:53 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by kuhndsn View Post
      That is the problem. Case in point why 98% of the EU is GSM. CDMA= no need to Unlock. Talk about carrier specific.
      The normal practice to lock a CDMA phone is the 6 digit SPC. On Verizon, this is usually all 0's. Since the iPhone will no longer be exclusive, Apple may not bother with any sort of additional carrier locking functionality - but you never know.

      It will probably be possible to get a CDMA iPhone onto Cricket, Page Plus (unless it's banned, and it probably will be) or MetroPCS. Sprint doesn't allow any BYOD, but it wouldn't surprise me if a CDMA iPhone finally makes them change their tune.
    1. wolverinemarky's Avatar
      wolverinemarky - 12-29-2010, 09:57 PM
      Get off messany back he reports the stuff people want to know just because it hasn't happened yet don't mean it won't. He isn't the only writer covering the verizon iPhone a lot of other outlets are writing about it. If u don't like it don't read the article.

      I for one will be glad when people jump ship to verizon I want the extra bandwidth so I have lightening fast speeds. Also it will give AT&T more reason to crank out faster 3G and their version of 4G


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    1. gotanmp3's Avatar
      gotanmp3 - 12-29-2010, 09:58 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by RICO_ View Post
      You want a white iPhone? Buy a black one and put a solid white Otterbox defender case on it (Yes they do have one). Presto! Instant white iPhone for $50.

      Moving on................
      Actually, it'll look more like the mutant offspring between an iPhone and a lifesaver. But umm, yeah, it will be white.
    1. niqolas619's Avatar
      niqolas619 - 12-29-2010, 10:32 PM
      I feel like the real story here is that 15 of the 23 million iPhone customers with AT&T have re-upped for another 2 year contract!
    1. thetoothfairy's Avatar
      thetoothfairy - 12-29-2010, 10:36 PM
      If Verizon gets the iPhone and I wanted to change I sure would not be the first one to go to Verizon.... However I hope it does so there is more competition between companies.... then it might mean better deals for us as well!
    1. Lombardo Joe's Avatar
      Lombardo Joe - 12-29-2010, 10:41 PM
      I'm telling you, Verizon is such a better company than AT&T. Everything except the CDMA.

      But... Even when this starts, AT&T has the experience of networking an iPhone. It will probably be very sluggish for Verizon.


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    1. thetoothfairy's Avatar
      thetoothfairy - 12-29-2010, 10:44 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Lombardo Joe View Post
      I'm telling you, Verizon is such a better company than AT&T. Everything except the CDMA.

      But... Even when this starts, AT&T has the experience of networking an iPhone. It will probably be very sluggish for Verizon.


      Sent from my iPhone using ModMyi
      This is why I would not change over to Verizon right away....
    1. jdm.accord's Avatar
      jdm.accord - 12-29-2010, 10:47 PM
      I'm not convinced verizon will get the iPhone 4. Why would Apple sell the CDMA iP4 for 3-4 months and then introduce the iP5? Seems like they'd just wait and save themselves a TON of money till June/July and announce the iP5 on Verizon. If there is an announcement at CES or around 2/14, I'm sure it'll be about the iP5 on Verizon, not the 4.

      What makes the most sense to me is for Apple to wait till 2012 (isn't that the AT&T exclusivity range anyway?) when both AT&T and Verizon are running LTE in large portions of the country and build just one version (an LTE version) of the iPhone that you can get for either VZW or AT&T. They'd save money in manufacturing costs as well as legal costs for not breaking their deal with AT&T. Win/Win. And I'm sticking with AT&T either way. I get great service and GSM is a MUCH more user friendly technology. SIM cards and voice/data at the same time is win.
    1. cory's Avatar
      cory - 12-29-2010, 10:51 PM
      Mod Edit: one should be respect one....

      Quote Originally Posted by jdm.accord View Post
      I'm not convinced verizon will get the iPhone 4. Why would Apple sell the CDMA iP4 for 3-4 months and then introduce the iP5? Seems like they'd just wait and save themselves a TON of money till June/July and announce the iP5 on Verizon. If there is an announcement at CES or around 2/14, I'm sure it'll be about the iP5 on Verizon, not the 4.
      My guess is that they made a slight variant version (if they did at all) from the China version. It's not exactly the same technology, but very close.
    1. Zokunei's Avatar
      Zokunei - 12-29-2010, 10:54 PM
      Hey, we got 3.x this time!
      But seriously, I'm glad this is finally coming to a head and ending. Plus it's good to help reduce network strain.
    1. fulcrom's Avatar
      fulcrom - 12-29-2010, 10:54 PM
      This should mean it will unlock for a CDMA sprint network out here in the stick we only have sprint well it been rumor for years not wait and see i guess
    1. NSXrebel's Avatar
      NSXrebel - 12-29-2010, 10:55 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by NSXrebel View Post
      Greater chance of this happening sooner than iPhone.

      mod edit: unnecessary comment.
      Toothfairy, sorry I hurt your feelings, even though I didn't use any profanity. I'll try to be more PC for you
    1. thetoothfairy's Avatar
      thetoothfairy - 12-29-2010, 11:01 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by NSXrebel View Post
      Toothfairy, sorry I hurt your feelings, even though I didn't use any profanity. I'll try to be more PC for you
      Not hurting my feelings..... I am not going to tolerate any rude comments about our writers.
    1. cory's Avatar
      cory - 12-29-2010, 11:03 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by cory View Post
      Mod Edit: one should be respect one....
      I'm not really sure what that means, but the mod edits are running ramped tonight... I'm guessing a quote from the 1st amendment would get edited as well?
    1. thetoothfairy's Avatar
      thetoothfairy - 12-29-2010, 11:06 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by cory View Post
      I'm not really sure what that means, but the mod edits are running ramped tonight... I'm guessing a quote from the 1st amendment would get edited as well?
      This means that you need to respect others and yourself. Stay on the topic please! Going to refresh your memory... the topic is Verizon iPhone by Valentine's Day
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