iphone coming to sprint?

**tyler.james09** · 03-09-2010, 09:09 AM

I've heard alot of talk saying the iPhone is coming to sprint sometime in 2010/2011. Can anybody give some information about this?

I'm really curious and would like to plan accordingly with my upgrade.

Also, anybody have an expected date to when we're going to see the Tour2 (Essex)?

Thanks!

**cmtangoe** · 03-09-2010, 01:59 PM

yes, it should be available for both SPR and VER around November.

**tyler.james09** · 03-09-2010, 02:57 PM

How sure are you on that? Or what I'm asking is where did you hear that from lol.

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**framos242** · 03-09-2010, 03:10 PM

I highly doubt it will come to Sprint.

**tyler.james09** · 03-09-2010, 03:25 PM

I doubt it too but it would be a smart move on Apples part

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**Mystic205** · 03-09-2010, 03:41 PM

just buy an itouch of you want a toy..

**EspoMan** · 03-09-2010, 11:36 PM

Sprint plans + iPhone would get a lot of people to Sprint. Pure $$$ right there I think.

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**tyler.james09** · 03-10-2010, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by EspoMan

Sprint plans + iPhone would get a lot of people to Sprint. Pure $$$ right there I think.

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Agree.

And not to mention that they'd get a lot of credit for getting a USEFUL touchscreen phone.

I'm sick of seeing Instinct's and Hero's--they don't compare.

**Mystic205** · 03-10-2010, 10:29 AM

smoke anything you want folks...but the exclusivity contract between apple and ATT was not written with disappearing ink

**B2daC** · 03-10-2010, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by mystic205

smoke anything you want folks...but the exclusivity contract between apple and ATT was not written with disappearing ink

I don't have any love for the iPhone, but I happen to agree with that. AT&T has so many complaints with service, yet it continues to be overlooked and/or disregarded because they have this toy. I don't think that AT&T would simply let a money maker like that slip away.

**tyler.james09** · 03-10-2010, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by B2daC

I don't have any love for the iPhone, but I happen to agree with that. AT&T has so many complaints with service, yet it continues to be overlooked and/or disregarded because they have this toy. I don't think that AT&T would simply let a money maker like that slip away.

I agree with that, and its sad that it has to be that way. A CDMA iPhone would be a complete gain.

I guess all of us with Sprint and Verizon should just keep dreaming because we won't be seeing a iPhone anytime soon.

Maybe we can hope for a new Instinct--that was a great iPhone alternative. SIKE!

**Jo_795** · 03-10-2010, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by tyler.james09

Agree.

And not to mention that they'd get a lot of credit for getting a USEFUL touchscreen phone.

I'm sick of seeing Instinct's and Hero's--they don't compare.

try a samsung moment

i love the screen it responds very well

**Jo_795** · 03-10-2010, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by mystic205

smoke anything you want folks...but the exclusivity contract between apple and ATT was not written with disappearing ink

im pretty apple would figure out a way to weasel out of it if they wanted to or even change the phones name..

**githalantas** · 03-10-2010, 01:14 PM

See the problem with the iPhone coming sprint, which is a rumor and no where confirmed at all, is that phone itself is geared to talk and browse the web at the same time. This functionality is normally only availble through the TDMA system or GSM and Sprint cdma and Verizon cant do it. So if the iPhone does come to a CDMA type system it would lose one of its functions and selling points.

**eye4ni** · 03-10-2010, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by mystic205

just buy an itouch of you want a toy..

Agreed! The itouch does just about everything that an iphone can do.... I spend most of my time at work and home, where there is always a wi-fi connection available to me in both places. I would RATHER do this way rather than buy an iphone at all. I love my Tour, just wish it had more fun stuff like the iphone.

**ericsmcdonald** · 03-10-2010, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by githalantas

See the problem with the iPhone coming sprint, which is a rumor and no where confirmed at all, is that phone itself is geared to talk and browse the web at the same time. This functionality is normally only availble through the TDMA system or GSM and Sprint cdma and Verizon cant do it. So if the iPhone does come to a CDMA type system it would lose one of its functions and selling points.

Just to clarify, neither TDMA nor GSM can do simultaneous voice and data. Try doing voice and data when your iPhone is on EDGE, doesn't work.

Only 3G in the UMTS variety (which is what most GSM carriers offer) can do simultaneous voice and data.

Also, Qualcomm, the company that is behind CDMA (1X/EV-DO) is releasing an update to both standards to allow simultaneous voice and data. Two things, though ... 1: the network has to actually do the upgrade, and 2: it will only work on new phones that have the new chip in it.

**SprintTour155** · 03-12-2010, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by B2daC

I don't have any love for the iPhone, but I happen to agree with that. AT&T has so many complaints with service, yet it continues to be overlooked and/or disregarded because they have this toy. I don't think that AT&T would simply let a money maker like that slip away.

Im not an ATT hater or anything but they have so many complaints, constantly loose every year when all the carriers are rated, all my buddies with an iPhone love the phone but always say the same thing: "I never even have 3G". BUT, everyone wants that iPhone soooo it doesnt matter.

**iCandi** · 03-17-2010, 03:23 PM

i wish u could get a data plan for ipod touch.. of your choice..that way if there is no wifi... u still can use the internet based apps.

**lennyj17** · 03-17-2010, 03:50 PM

With RIM - Google - Microsoft - Palm getting on all carriers this is going to force Apple hand...They have to know they cannot remain exclusive to ATT and keep mindshare...Not going to happen.

**phonejunky** · 03-17-2010, 04:01 PM

I would think sprint is the last carrier the iPhone would be on

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**papped** · 03-17-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by CrackberryBrandon

I would think sprint is the last carrier the iPhone would be on

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Don't crush their hopes, they're busy convincing themselves that it would go to Sprint rather than Verizon or Tmobile.

**lennyj17** · 03-17-2010, 07:26 PM

^^^^^ Please APPLE HATES VERIZON you'd have a better chance of it lunching on Sprint before Verizon.....Remember the crowd follows Apple, Apple doesn't follow crowds..if they launch on metro pcs, Metro would be the carrier to have......

I'm making my call now the iphone will be on Sprint

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**papped** · 03-17-2010, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Lennyj17

^^^^^ Please APPLE HATES VERIZON you'd have a better chance of it lunching on Sprint before Verizon.....Remember the crowd follows Apple, Apple doesn't follow crowds..if they launch on metro pcs, Metro would be the carrier to have......

I'm making my call now the iphone will be on Sprint

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Except for the fact that metro's network would literally die if you added the iphone to it, not just various issues like AT&T...

I'm quite certain that Tmobile has a far, far better shot than Sprint. And this is business, not a popularity contest. Apple doesn't have to like Verizon to release a handset with them...

**VDub2174** · 03-19-2010, 02:20 PM

I wouldn't be sad if the iPhone didn't come to Sprint.

**mjbesen310** · 03-20-2010, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Lennyj17

^^^^^ Please APPLE HATES VERIZON you'd have a better chance of it lunching on Sprint before Verizon.....Remember the crowd follows Apple, Apple doesn't follow crowds..if they launch on metro pcs, Metro would be the carrier to have......

I'm making my call now the iphone will be on Sprint

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so if Apple hates Verizon so much, why was it that Verizon was the first carrier Apple went too when the Iphone came out? Verizon turned down Apple