Over the past few days, rumors of a CDMA iPhone coming to Verizon have been getting stronger. The latest bout of rumors started after a Wall Street Journal report that appeared a few days ago.
That original WSJ story was then updated to inform us that Verizon is prepping up its network to meet the possible surge in the demand for the iPhone – when it arrives on the network.
In yet another instance of giving credence to the rumors, (and almost confirming it), another major publication, the New York Times is now reporting that Apple is planning to bring the iPhone to Verizon.
Interestingly, one reason being cited for Apple to bring the iPhone to Verizon's CDMA network is because of the continuous rise in popularity of arch rival Google's Android operating system.
The New York Times attributes its news to a “person who is in direct contact with Apple” and by the looks of it, we have something trustworthy here.
Of course, the source didn’t wish to be named because of the fear that his expose could damage his cordial relationship with Apple. While the iPhone is still high in the popularity stakes, the problem is its availability in the US (and also in other countries across the world). Unlike Android, which has a host of devices and carrier options, Apple is restricted to just one service provider (mostly) and makes the hardware and software for the phones themselves.
This non-availability has adversely affected Apple's market share and at this juncture, a CDMA iPhone could usher in a whole new bunch of users to the iOS platform and thereby pep up the iPhone market share. Some analysts expect that as many as 10 million additional iPhones could be sold - just by the addition of a CDMA version of the device.
Most of our readers are eagerly waiting for Verizon to offer the iPhone, either to jump ship due to AT&T's poor network coverage in their area or they're hoping that competition from Verizon would force AT&T to bring down prices of the data plans or at least increase the data limits. How about you? Tell us in the comments.
[via NYT]
Verizon's Data is not truly unlimited. For those of you that don't know; they cap you out at 4gb.
I'm thinking about jumping ship from AT&T for Verizon. I've never liked AT&T's service, but if you wanted the iPhone, you got AT&T with it.
This is totally a "Believe it when I see it." story. I don't even get the least bit excited anymore. Wolf has been cried so many times on this.
I wonder if the analysts take into consideration the amount of people that would leave AT&T to Verizon. It may not be many but I really don't think Apple will sell an enourmous amount more with a CDMA iPhone. And I'm sure they are releasing it to slow Androids growth.
Good maybe it will free up congestion on AT&T's network!
The CEO of Verizon said they won't have the iPhone yet these rumors continue to pop. As if now u can't make a call and go online with Verizon. I think when they roll out their 4g network you will be able to. I'd wait till then. Verizon will have a clogged network like AT&T if they get the iPhone
Took the words right out of my mouth!!! I've had AT&T's service for around 10 years now and never intended to switch… So all those people who don't like AT&T, once the Verizon's iPhone comes out PLEASE LEAVE!!! LOL
When people leave ATT and go to Verizon – Verizon may be worst than ATT as it never experienced such many additional customers – Meanwhile ATT will be so much better since their network will be less congested.
If my statement is true ATT will be much better than Verizon in services.
False I work for verizon. Check your facts my friend. As for iPhone we have heard nothing and are to believe it only when Steve jobs says it. I wouldn't even believe verizon.. Apple or nothing. We have heard that it's more likely when lte is launched not now with CDMA.
Mo hard feelings!
I think what many current iPhone users thinking of switching don't realize, is that if they switch they'll have to not only pay the cancellation fee to ATT but will also have to buy a new CDMA iPhone. For a current iPhone user that $400+ just for a new phone.
Depends on the frequency of the CDMA network. It could be usable with current iphone 4
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