Apple to extend iPhone exclusivity with AT&T?
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The unanswered question is whether or not AT&T actually benefits from the deal with Apple. Most iPhone users say that their number one problem with the device is the carrier. Jagdish Rebello, iSuppli's director and principal analyst, says that the AT&T network is getting overloaded by data traffic from iPhone users using the internet and apps. But the real problem according to Rebello is that the nation's second largest carrier has not been able to turn all of this traffic into revenue. Instead, the carrier is going to throw $17 billion dollars at its network next year in order to improve the service.
The report says that while AT&T could indeed extend its exclusivity with Apple for the current iPhone model, Verizon could step in to offer a tablet device, or even a new version of the iPhone.
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2. BlackberryUser posted on 11 Sep 2009, 12:34 0 0
Can we have a few more articles that say "I think the iPhone will be on Verizon" and "I think the iPhone will not be on Verizon"? I'm ready to know the true answer and be done with the question.
15. Quemical posted on 11 Sep 2009, 17:19 0 0
I copied this from the second page of the comments, this persons makes a interesting point. dasanman69 Today 04:52:42 PM "Wait a second, is no one paying attention to those numbers? 1.4 billion people and 304.6 million? There are only some 300 odd million people in the US. So those are worldwide numbers I assume, which have nothing to do with AT&T outside of the US. So how do you come to the conclusion that Apple and AT&T would extend its contract based on numbers of people that aren't AT&T customers. Plus by 2013 there aren't gonna be many people on EVDO anyways, they'll be on Verizon's LTE network."
18. drewsky posted on 11 Sep 2009, 18:02 0 0
I think the reason they brought that up was because, there are a LOT more people using HSPA compared to EVDO, Since ATT uses HSPA. Sticking with ATT could benefit Apple Internationally.
21. Vlondril posted on 11 Sep 2009, 18:40 0 0
exactly....and as an att rep I can tell you this much....apple definatly wants to have an international powerhouse for their phone.
25. dasanman69 posted on 11 Sep 2009, 19:34 0 0
ATT doesnt have HSPA yet. And will be one year behind Verizon in rolling out a 4G network. It's Verizon's plan to open 30 markets with LTE in 2010 and by the end of 2013 have its entire footprint up and running. So duh of course the number of people using EVDO will drop considerably in 2013 that's because they all moved over to the new network. Plus LTE is far superior to HSPA
29. JeffdaBeat posted on 11 Sep 2009, 22:07 0 0
...AT&T does have HSPA...that's the name of their 3G network. There are different speeds that can be achieved with the HSPA network. Currently, AT&T offers it around 3MBs. They are deploying it at 7.2 MBs in selected markets. T-Mobile will be deploying it at an even higher speed...But yeah...it's all HSPA. Thing is though...LTE is the natural successor to GSM, not CDMA. Any phone that Verizon makes for LTE will have to be able to fall back on CDMA until there is a nationwide LTE network (kind of like before analog was switched off). Those phones are going to have to have two radios until that network is built up. The question is, does Apple want to produce two different variations of the phone? Don't know. That is 85 million customers to tap into. Personally, I am not convinced that Apple is making a phone for Verizon. What was the first thing that both Verizon and AT&T did when Sprint launched the Pre? They told their customers that they'd have the phone early 20099...just in case their customers were thinking about switching. Verizon also was pushing the BlackBerry Storm months before it was out...if Verizon had the iPhone deal...they would be letting everyone know about it so that everyone would be making the switch...But hey, we shall see...
34. dasanman69 posted on 12 Sep 2009, 18:22 0 0
Speaking of the BB Storm. It has both CDMA and Quad band GSM built into it. So its not that hard to build a phone that would work on both networks. And why wouldn't they build two separate phones? All the other phone makers do. You get get a BB Curve for every single carrier, RIM even built one for Sprint with a two way radio. It's not that hard.
3. Trobes05 posted on 11 Sep 2009, 12:50 0 0
I could care less. The iPhone is outdated compared to a lot of other phones. It is just the "hip" phone to have.
4. livin4acti0n posted on 11 Sep 2009, 13:06 0 0
The Iphone isnt like wat it used to be. Its kinda played out now. Google Android phones >>>>>
5. The Doc posted on 11 Sep 2009, 13:30 0 0
Hey E.N., this is why loyal users of the website get so frustrated... WE DESERVE A MORE VALID AND NECESSARY UPDATE. Not all iPhone news is relevant news. And it's getting rather old.
20. E.N. posted on 11 Sep 2009, 18:13 0 0
Why is this article the most popular article right now?
6. hmcougar09 posted on 11 Sep 2009, 13:56 0 0
This is so STUPID! If they get to keep the iPhone, then Verizon better get to keep the Storm 2 to themselves as well! Ugh, this makes me angry! :[
22. Mateo8326 posted on 11 Sep 2009, 18:48 0 0
yeah that sucks b/c ATT should be getting the storm 2 also
7. VZWfangirl posted on 11 Sep 2009, 14:04 0 0
I could care less if the iPhone comes to Verizon. Who wants something that looks the exact same after every upgrade. Furthermore who wants a phone where if they accidentally lose it or break it, you have to buy a new one at full retail. iPhone is a joke now. They would have to do something really big for me to want one. None of this, oh we added video capturing, oh now there is copy and paste. Seriously get with the times. It was cool when it came out but now its just late.
9. BrokenImaege posted on 11 Sep 2009, 14:31 0 0
Look, here is the answer to everyones question. Per our CEO, Verizon Wireless will not take an IPhone that is not 4G capable. Plain and simple. Apple hasn't even begun to look at this technology. Also, with the exclusive contract that AT&T has, Verizon won't get one till at least 2011. Yes, we are getting an I-Pad from Apple and that should be coming in 30-45 days......
11. Kiltlifter posted on 11 Sep 2009, 16:12 0 0
Do you mean an announcementabout the iPad (iTablet) coming in 30-45 days? Or do you mean that it will be available to end users in 30-45 days? Becuase if it is the latter, I would be massively impressed that more informcation hasn't leaked or FCC documentation or something.
