The CDMA Verizon iPhone 4 – available February 10, 2011!
Finally, the rumors are over! Proof is here and thankfully we don't have to wonder anymore. Apple and Verizon have confirmed today that the iPhone is coming to Big Red. Verizon CEO Lowell Mcadam was the one who confirmed that a CDMA (non-LTE) version of the iPhone 4 is coming to Verizon Wireless next month, expect it by February 10, 2011.
Remember when we wrote an article way back when saying that there were some of our Verizon Representatives "testing" the iPhone? Well that was true! In fact, Engadget even mentions they knew of this testing as well which started back in 2008. Now you ask why did they test it for so long? They don't want the network to be unprepared. Simple as that. AT&T says that Verizon can't handle it, we will see!
The phone will officially be launching on February 10th for the standard $200 price for the 16GB model on a two year agreement. Also available for $300 will be the 32GB version. It will be a Verizon 3G (EV-DO) only, no 4G data or GSM roaming. Also announced was that it's only a CDMA device, not a world edition.
What's interesting and what a lot of people argued was that this phone will be completely mocked up for Verizon only. Some said there will be so many changes made that it will not even be like an iPhone. Well, that's wrong! According to the announcement today, the phone is basically unchanged, although Verizon's CDMA network doesn't support simultaneous voice and data as with the GSM version. Engadget states that it does have the new antenna design but that's just because CMDA requires a different configuration of antennas.
Now you ask why aren't we getting an LTE iPhone? Apple says they didn't go LTE just yet because they need more time basically to have a great design. This is just a sign that the LTE iPhone for Verizon may be in the works now. They went on and released the CDMA now because so many people are desperate to have a Verizon iPhone now.
Were not sure if there is a fee for this, but Verizon and Apple also revealed that the new CDMA iPhone 4 will act as a mobile WiFi connection for up to five devices. It'll come with an iOS-specific version of the Verizon 3G Mobile Hotspot allowing laptops and more to go wireless via your iPhone.
To sum it all up, basically we have an iPhone 4 almost identical to AT&T's iPhone, only big red put it on the CDMA network with a few tweaks to make it work. Does that sound like what it is to you? It does to me? Who's going to get one of these or will you wait for the LTE version they seem to be thinking about? I want to know what you think and what your plans are if you are making a move!
Source: Engadget
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Verizon will come out with the 3G model this year, and come out with an LTE model next year. Always a reason to buy new phone every single year. Go Apple!
Not noted here but, on the press statement, Current Verizon customers can Pre-order it on the 3rd of Feb.
Will it be able to work on Sprint since they are CDMA like Verizon?
@NIKKG – taking a stab in the dark I would say yes since it is not geared towards LTE or 4G. Also the speculations now start on if or when Sprint will get an iPhone and why http://www.slashgear.com/sprint-iphone-4-now-possible-11125778/
@NIKKG – no way that will happen.
@NIKKG – no because Sprint won’t allow you to add ESNs to their network. I’m sure it will be hacked to be flashed on Cricket, Boost, and other CDMA networks though.
Been there, done that. I gave my iPhone to my 5 year old when I got my Evo. It’s now his favorite toy. I’m sure everyone expects something different from their smartphone. That being said, after using them both, I have no desire to switch back.
@NIKKG
Depends on how easily the ESN could be cloned. It would be a popular idea/YouTube video, thats for sure ☺. Then again, if you asked me, all the people with extra money to spend on apple products perhaps should stay on Verizon and American Telephone and Telegraph wireless (if you know what I mean – no offense).
- 2 Bunny
with another carrier in play for the iphone, let’s see if there will be an exodus of at&t customers to big red…even if it’s only for the fact that they don’t need to cover up their iphone on verizon to get signal.
oh and i guess at&t iphone owners now can’t brag about how exclusive it is for them. they didn’t really think that idea was gonna last, did they?
They waited to long. I switch to sprint got the Evo. No way i’ll go to that small screen, plus i like the android OS.
Let’s say hypothetically it was cloned to work on Sprint. Are VZ’s and Sprint’s 3g networks the same unlike tmo and att?
I don’t understand, why would Sprint block you? If you bought the phone and own it legally, why would they not want to make money from selling a service plan? My GF got an iphone jailbroken and running on T-Mobile and they gave her no problem. The CS rep even knew she had an iphone and still didn’t say anything, in fact, they gave her the data plan for 10 bucks a month knowing full well she’s on an iphone. Thats one reason why I hate CDMA, your at the mercy with these carriers.
@NIKKG – it would hurt sprint hardware sales. if you don’t buy hardware, you’re not under contract and will not face etf. tmobile doesn’t care, they just want bodies.
I dont care what anyone says, these babies will be sold out in a day or 2.. might even compete with AT&Ts massive releases…. afterall, now everyone really knows what an iPhone can do and VZW is the popular favorite now a days publi poll wise.. giving Exisiting Customers a 6day head start to purchase before the public, pre-sales will run dry i bet because theyll have a more limited number just for that…(remember the masses dont understand its limits and flaws like we do)
I dont really care for the iPhone, though i havent used the newest version yet.. and i have Sprint not VZW.. I think this is a great move for VZW…
and as far as Sprint goes: “Would you like the iPhone?”, Sprint’s CEO responded: “Under the right conditions, yes I would. It’s a wonderful phone.” – Dec 7, 2010 @ Dive Into Mobile Conference…. so Hesse’s all for a Sprint iPhone
The whole no LTE is a killer in this. Apple refused to put LTE in because of “Price”. I’m sure this was just a business ploy to sell a new phone next year…
Glad I am on Sprint and couldn’t give two sh!ts about the iPhone.
iPhone 5 will be out in a few months. That many people are going to dive in for last year’s version? Have fun with that.
@NIKKG – CDMA is more reliable than GSM
IPhone 5 isn’t to be expected out for atleast another year or so.
Verizon getting Iphone was def a smart move and to go with a product that is already out and have it tested to make sure it works correctly instead of just throwing it on themselves asap and have so many problems.
At&t couldn’t even handle the Iphone when it first came out for them and it took awhile for them to fix that and took them in longer than it should for them to get 3g in all their areas with signal.
When push comes to shove, CDMA is more reliable and more accurate with what they present themselves then IDEN, atleast in America. It’s taking At&t and Tmobile longer to get their networks where they want because they are pushing other things out there instead of focusing first on making sure there really is network in that area and there really is their most current data speeds in all their network areas.
I have no doubt Iphone will do great on Verizon, especially in areas where At&t fails in service and network. Not saying At&t will lose all their iphone customers, but they will most likely lose some.
OMG The iphone for verizon. So much hype its retarded. Give me 5 minutes with any iphone user and my EVO, nuff said.
@saibot – im not sure if it will be out in a few months. i think it’ll probably be early next year. the reason why i say that is because do you really think verizon would agree to sell iphone4 knowing the 5 will be out soon? big red would’ve waited for it because it would be a major factor in getting current at&t iphone users over to their network.
redsn0w is gonna have a new meaning
Anyways I can’t wait!
Buying this the day it comes out….finally….iOS is finally at a level worthy of being called a great smart phone. I have no doubt verizon will be able to handle the load, considering the number of people that already have iPhones, we could see sales numbers as big as the AT&T debut but I think it will be a bit smaller. Can’t wait to get it though.
btw…..GOOD LUCK getting this on Sprint lol. I still don’t why everybody’s obsessed with sprints network.
its not too much the sprints network, but the pricing. cant beat it. They had the evo for some time now and verizon will get the updated better version of it soon. and now the year old iphone 4 on verizon network as well. So it looks like they did their homework and what sell and made it a notch better.
Yes i am getting the iphone for the wife and the thunderbold for me. Hopefully in the future video chatting would not be device specific…ie iphone to iphone only but also to other iphone to thunderbolt and whatever new devices come up.
Have you seen Verzion’s smartphone online special sales. they are definately making room for newer and better devices. can’t wait
@dougw03
Yep. All EvDo CDMA. Just one costs a heck of a lot more.
@NIKKG
Thats what makes CDMA great. It becomes a challenge to migrate whatever phone is stuck on verizon to bring it to Sprint by means of an ESN “transfer”
@eric12341
Yes, CDMA is more reliable than GSM and has better signal strength in most areas.
- 2 Bunny
@JQuill –
I wouldn’t say obsessed, but it would be nice. My mom always wanted a iPhone, but refused to go to AT&T. Now it’s like basically one step away from Sprint. I hate Apple and all they stand for, but at the same time, I would love for it to come to Sprint so I could be able to finally get my mom one =)
@piscesjoey
“Apple and all they stand for” is literally a WAY better business model than Microsoft in the mobile market…Windows Mobile was and always has been shit and Android proved that, and iOS though it took a while, like I said is basically on Androids level now, if you haven’t used the iPhone 4, you REALLY should.
iOS has ALMOST every feature that Android does with the new version (4.3 i believe…correct me if I’m wrong). Aside from that the ONLY good android phones in my opinion are of course HTC phones. The Galaxy phones are okay but still nothing compared to the Desire series by HTC (mytouch 4g for U.S. t-mobile).
When you compare verizons network to sprints…no matter what anybody says you get what you pay for. My 3G coverage with Verizon is much better on a national average than Sprint (I travel a lot for work so I use my phone in different states often)