New iPhone To Possibly Be Available To All Networks

[Obama 2012 1,714]

http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/30/report-new-iphone-to-be-on-non-att-networks/?hpt=T2

Apple plans to release a new iPhone this year that could operate using Verizon, Sprint and some smaller carriers, according to a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday.

The move, if it happens, would be a big shift from the current iPhone, which only works in the U.S. with AT&T - a sore point for some users.

The paper cited "people briefed by the company." Spokespeople for Apple, Verizon and Vodaphone Group, an international carrier, refused to comment, according to the Journal.

An AT&T spokesman said there has been lots of incorrect speculation about an iPhone that runs CDMA, a wireless network used by Verizon, Sprint and others.

"We haven't seen one yet and only Apple knows when that might occur," the spokesman told the paper.

Apple did not immediately return a message from CNN.com Tuesday seeking comment.

Apple has had an exclusive relationship with AT&T in the United States since 2007.

The unnamed sources also told the Journal what's considered an open secret in tech circles - that Apple will separately release a new version of its current iPhone this summer. The new phone will be thinner and have a faster processor, two souces reportedly told the Journal.

Speculation that Apple would expand the iPhone to other wireless carriers has abounded for months. Many reports, citing Apple sources, have said such a move was coming.

But the Journal report sent Apple stock soaring Tuesday morning. The stock, which already closed at a record $232.39, jumped as much as 6.41 points (2.75 percent) in after-hours trading.

One source said the non-AT&T iPhones will begin production in September, while others said the schedule is still up in the air.

[Justine+David 218]

please please please!!! I want one! but won't go to at&t for it.

[The_Dude 1,142]

This isn't anything more than Apple posturing for negotiating leverage. Their exclusive contract with AT&T is up this year and I know AT&T wants to resign, but Apple wants to wait and see what is available to them. My guess is that they will use this as leverage to get AT&T to throw a ungodly amount of money at them to stay. Without the iPhone, AT&T has a pathetic business model. But then again, I wouldn't buy an iPhone, there are far far better handsets out there that don't come with the hipster phone tag.

[mawilson 2,133]

I wouldn't buy an iPhone, there are far far better handsets out there that don't come with the hipster phone tag.

No, there aren't. Everything else out there is total shite compared to the iPhone.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

... wouldn't buy an iPhone, there are far far better handsets out there that don't come with the hipster phone tag.

For example?

[Obama 2012 1,714]

No, there aren't. Everything else out there is total shite compared to the iPhone.

[lgg 2]

I dunno, I'm not a hipster by any stretch of the imagination but I got an iPhone last week and it's freaking brilliant. It really is. I have no idea about AT&T at the moment, my husband seems pretty happy with them but the iphone? It really is a nice bit of gadgetry.

IMHO.

[The_Dude 1,142]

The Nexus One, some of the HTC Pro Touch phones, and of course my Blackberry

I looked at the iPhone and just dont' see the appeal.

[mawilson 2,133]

The Nexus One, some of the HTC Pro Touch phones, and of course my Blackberry

I looked at the iPhone and just dont' see the appeal.

Then you're an idiot

[Obama 2012 1,714]

To me it's not about the phone, it's the network..

I'm happy having MetroPCS for the simple cost analysis of it all.

$60 a month (flat)

-Unlimited Long Distance

-Unlimited INTERNATIONAL Long Distance

-Unlimited Texting'

-Unlimited Web/e-mail/instant messaging, etc..

-plus more...

The best phone they have is a blackberry, but you can get most phones to work on their network just fine. They flash them over happily.. Had to be a CDMA network type though...

Until the major carriers offer a deal like that, especially on the International part, I will never go back... Not to mention the fact there are no contracts!

[The_Dude 1,142]

Then you're an idiot

Then you're a hipster idiot. Bow down to your god of inferior computing technology, Steve Jobs.

To me it's not about the phone, it's the network..

I'm happy having MetroPCS for the simple cost analysis of it all.

$60 a month (flat)

-Unlimited Long Distance

-Unlimited INTERNATIONAL Long Distance

-Unlimited Texting'

-Unlimited Web/e-mail/instant messaging, etc..

-plus more...

The best phone they have is a blackberry, but you can get most phones to work on their network just fine. They flash them over happily.. Had to be a CDMA network type though...

Until the major carriers offer a deal like that, especially on the International part, I will never go back... Not to mention the fact there are no contracts!

Metro PCS is the worst carrier you can have. Good luck if you ever want to get out of your contract. Every time you call them for service, or even a billing question, they roll over your contract....

[mawilson 2,133]

Then you're a hipster idiot. Bow down to your god of inferior computing technology, Steve Jobs.

Metro PCS is the worst carrier you can have. Good luck if you ever want to get out of your contract. Every time you call them for service, or even a billing question, they roll over your contract....

Re-read his post... I'm pretty sure he said "no contract".

Edited March 30, 2010 by mawilson

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Metro PCS is the worst carrier you can have. Good luck if you ever want to get out of your contract. Every time you call them for service, or even a billing question, they roll over your contract....

Umm, Metro PCS doesn't do contracts....

[one...two...tree 2,762]

please please please!!! I want one! but won't go to at&t for it.

How about getting the iPod Touch if you want all the same features minus the phone? With so many wireless hubs out there, you can take it just about anywhere.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Umm, Metro PCS doesn't do contracts....

Ummmmm they tried to sell me one when I wanted to get a blackberry, 2 weeks ago....