iPhone on Verizon Rumor Revived

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

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

The Verizon logo would never happen. Just like Intel isn't seen on any Mac.

That's Apple's style.

Wont happen for another... 3 years at least.

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

Gee why on Earth would Apple want to increase their market share?

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.