DISQUS

Michael Quintos · 1 month ago

I'd ditch AT&T for any reason even if I just won a t-shirt for doing so

d · 1 month ago

Please, please, please bring the iPhone to Verizon... it has been killing me to have to wait for an iPhone. Verizon is a better network

David · 1 month ago

I'd get an iPhone today if they were on the Verizon network (which I currently have - much better than AT&T), and if they were fully compatible w/ Google Voice (a must!). But I'll be taking a look at the Verizon Androids when they come out.

ChefPatrick · 1 month ago

Sure, just when AT&T gets picture messaging working Verizon is working on 4G. I can't believe I left Verizon just for the iPhone. The coverage sucks and the main features I cared about for the iPhone didn't work until their contract is set to expire. FAIL!

Sonya1 · 1 month ago

It's surprising that picture messaging just came to the iPhone. Wow. Makes me really appreciate what I've got.

ONESLYONE · 1 month ago

The only reason why I don't own a Iphone now is because I hate AT&T service. They are the worst or the worst. I'd be the first in line at Verizon.

Pete · 1 month ago

As an iPhone owner I would ditch AT&T in a heart beat if the iPhone was available on any other network. No that the other carriers are much better but AT&T must be the worst, so Im surprised that Apple has chosen them and hold on to them for so long. I thought Apple was more quality oriented. AT&T is not quality. High rates and sub par service. Why don't Apple become their own phone company?

williamtodd · 1 month ago

I would ditch AT&T in a heartbeat. Their network service has been horrible, beyond belief. I'm this close to even giving up my iPhone to get away from this carrier. Apple has to also take their share of the blame for the anti-competitive, anti-consumer exclusivity deal they struck with AT&T.

moiveman1 · 1 month ago

I dont have an iphone but the next day the iphone comes out for verizon its mine

mat · 1 month ago

after the anti-iphone commercials, hard to see the iphone migrating towards verizon.

James Lovette-Black · 1 month ago

As a longtime iPhone owner, I would definitely consider ditching ATT for Verizon, as long as Verizon has better coverage and better customer service.

Hal Lublin · 1 month ago

From what I understand, the customer service is better (although they piss me off), and my phone hardly ever drops calls.

Verizon's stellar network is one of the reasons I haven't jumped ship, although I'd REALLY like to...

Name · 1 month ago

Because this would be a new network for Verizon, they would certainly have much worse coverage than they do now, or than AT&T has now. In fact, many of the 4G devices coming out will be LTE+EVDOrevA/HSPA, which means they'll be able to fall back to older technology when LTE is not available. It will take Verizon a couple of years at least to get good coverage with their LTE network.

Name_001 · 1 month ago

Yet the "older" technology as you say is better, faster, and covers more area than AT&T's newest technology. AT&T sucks.

will · 1 month ago

I would not consider I would DEFINITELY switch from ATT to Verizon if it gets the iPhone.
I've been with ATT since Bellsouth and then Cingular. But I'm gone if Verizon gets the phone.

BL Ochman · 1 month ago

Verizon will never have great customer service. but they will def have better coverage.

patmelton · 1 month ago

I've had a Blackberry since 2005 and Verizon is the best network I've have (ATT, Sprint and Verizon). I didn't blink when it came to the iPhone on ATT given my troubles with Apple products and ATT, but I would give them a shot if it was put on the Verizon Network.

bryanpovlinski · 1 month ago

If the iPhone were on Verizon I would already have one by now. When is the 4G network supposed to be rolling out? Some of these new Android phones like the Motorola Droid seem like stiff competition to the iPhone. I may pick up an Android phone instead of waiting for the iPhone on Verizon since it may never happen.

Mike Scully · 1 month ago

I am not currently an iPhone owner, but I would buy one the day it came out if offered with Verizon Service

harry manback · 6 days ago

i don't really understand why all you people are so crazy about the iphone. the damn thing can't even multitask. i had a jailbroken one that i was using with tmobile and have since switched to sprint. there are several phones out there which can do everything and more than the iphone and are not made by an overbearing company like apple who wants to control every aspect of operation. the ONLY thing the iphone has over any other phone is the app store. unfortunately 99% of the apps available are worthless or made for people 16 years or under.

Ben · 3 days ago

Now look at the apps. There all good apps. Ive got a blackberry storm that has crap apps, and would love to have the iPhone all because of the apps. ive got a iPod Touch and i love it, just want to iPhone

Henry · 1 month ago

Yes
i think i would consider ditching AT&T for Verizon if the option were available.

Name · 1 month ago

I am a current iPhone owner, and I would not move from AT&T to Verizon because I need to roam outside the US. The only networks in the US which offer an internationally compatible GSM frequency are AT&T and T-Mobile.

Name · 1 month ago

Actually, that's not true. My Verizon Blackberry has a GSM radio and came with a Vodafone SIM card for international travel.

Name · 1 month ago

My Ozone is also capable of international usage.

Name · 1 month ago

If you had a Verizon 4G phone, like the article describes, you WOULD be able to roam internationally. Unlike CDMA based technologies (like Verizon uses now), LTE is a standard that most anticipate will be used worldwide. This is one of the reasons why Verizon is so keen to get LTE ASAP.

Dick Durbin · 1 month ago

You are incorrect... You can travel to over 40 desitinations (including cruise ships) on CDMA networks. Most devices now combine CDMA/GSM etc. so there are over 220 countries worldwide that can be visited with Verizon Wireless phones. You can even go to Antartica!

Crazy. A number of countries are CDMA only and therefore iPhone or other AT&T and T-Mobile devices would not work there. Also VZW has phones that will work in Japan which uses a different frequency not addressed by standard GSM hardware including the iPhone.

Chuck · 1 month ago

yes but it will most likely be like the blackberry storm and include a sim card. plus verizon is a partner with vodafone.

Rich Shipley · 1 month ago

Long time iPhone owner, and I would definitely consider switching to Verizon if they had the iPhone. AT&T has huge gaps in coverage all over Northern Calif. Verizon seems to cover all of those gaps. My contract with AT&T will run out next year, so the timing would be good for me. I might also consider putting a cheap, used pay-as-you-go phone on Verizon as a stop gap and to test coverage before hand.

Pete · 1 month ago

Yes I have had Verizon before and their coverage is much better here in NorCal. Trust me. Especially in urban areas like downtown San Francisco where AT&T seems to have serious coverage issues Verizon has no issues. I also had better coverage on Verizon traveling in Tahoe than AT&T.

Guyseattle · 1 month ago

Verizon uses CDMA which is not the global standard therefore I would not switch to it from AT&T and would be very disappointed in Apple of they chose to go to Verizon and abandon their AT&T GSM users.

SmartGuyDenver · 1 month ago

You're a moron. Did you even read the article?

Christ · 1 month ago

or just suggest that apple should include a sim card in their iphone for verizon....kind of like how its done with the blackberry

celldude · 3 weeks ago

Actually CDMA is used around the world and mainly in Europe. but thats besides the fact that this new iPhone 4G will use a technology that is being developed with the help of international companys. But as Christ said they may even have a sim card in the phone too. Then is will be able to operate on LTE, CDMA, and GSM therefor making it the most widely capable phone on the market on top of the fact that it will have all the usability that the current iPhone has which makes this call to switch to the iPhone 4g a no brainer. oh and all of you worried about the risks of the current iPhones insecurity issues, that wont be a issue when this new LTE network comes out due to the protocals that they will be using.

chasepsu · 1 month ago

As a longtime Verizon customer and Apple fan, I would be first in line to pick up a Verizon iPhone. Verizon's network is far superior to ATT's in coverage and data speed, I often have service with my Voyager where my friends with iPhone's do not.

Eric Johnston · 1 month ago

I would switch to iPhone on Verizon so long as Verizon doesn't cripple or mess with the OS like they do on nearly every phone they sell.

Hal Lublin · 1 month ago

If Verizon gets the iPhone, I will SO get one. I feel like I'm getting everything I can out of my 2008 Curve.

facebook-503994488 · 1 month ago

Wow, for like 3 minutes it appeared to me that i could edit the mashable blog... is that crazy or what?

Biagio Messina · 1 month ago

Praying for the iPhone to go to Verizon. Especially now that I've finally got my GTD workflow down on the iPhone! (see link to site.) Used to have Verizon, switched for iPhone. Being in L.A. coverage is still decent, but as a traveling film and TV producer, the bad coverage in remote areas kills me.

kingston memory · 1 month ago

What exactly happens with 4G phones if they fall out of coverage of the 4G signal? They'd have to fall back on CDMA anyway, so a 4G CCMA story is saying they'll make a CDMA handset?
Too many antennae to make a dual CDMA, UTMS version?

Name · 1 month ago

That's exactly right. Most people don't get this, but wireless tech is a weird world. The antenna issue is not that bad. They can make devices that can switch.

A "worldwide" LTE phone would be LTE+HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS+EVDORevA/EVDORev0/1xRTT

What a nightmare!

Name · 1 month ago

"A "worldwide" LTE phone would be LTE+HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS+EVDORevA/EVDORev0/1xRTt"

That still wouldnt work "worldwide." The only phone that could come close to being truly "worldwide" would be a satellite phone and even that will not work absolutely everywhere. I do understand what you meant though. But the only radios that phone manufacturers would include in a "global phone" would be gsm, evdoRevA/Rev0, 1xRTT and the upcoming LTE. The rest would just be a waste of space as very few users would travel to countries that use such primitive networks. And if they did it would make more sense for that person to buy a cheap pre-payed phone for the durration of their trip.

That being said, the iPhone is a terrible phone. I would not get one if Verizon gave one to me with money back. They have about the worst reception of any phone out there. I know plenty of people that cannot get service while standing next to their friend who can barely make calls on their blackberry or any other AT&T phone while i can get online on my Verizon phone. if you want an iPhone so bad buy an iTouch and a cheap-o Verizon phone

tatiana · 1 month ago

I was a happy Verizon customer till July, and switched to At&T exclusively because I wanted the IPhone (I tested Storm and it didn't do it for me). Verizon offers excellent service and that is why it took me six months to decide to change carriers...I wasn't sure it was going to be a good move. These days I of course love my IPhone (although this is my 3rd in less than five months--two first ones had battery problems) but can't stand the network: dropped calls and bad connection are way too frequent, unfortunately.

want i-phone · 2 weeks ago

The commercials are not anti I-phone, but anti-AT&T. From this perspective it puts Verizon in a perfect light to switch AT&T Iphone users to Verzion if and when it goes to Verizon. "You were a misfit toy until you came to Verizon. Now look at all you can do!" Or something like that. This marketing campaign is brilliant – First, for getting customers to switch now and positioning for a prospective I-Phone launch for the future. BTW, I’m not a customer of either service.

Amy · 4 days ago

What sate do you live in - I'm thinking about switching from my BB Curve with Verizon - to the iphone on AT&T - but I live in Florida and on the map it looks like AT&T has really good coverage here.

TJ · 1 month ago

I had been with Verizon sonce before they were Verizon. T switched to AT&T ONLY because of the iPhone. I hate AT&T. If Verizon has the iPhone, then they have me too.

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Pixelrage · 1 month ago

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Stephen Bates · 1 month ago

As a verizon customer, i'd love this, although with the dicking that Verizon dealt Apple with their Droid ad, i'd be surprised if Apple still wanted to go through with the deal

justingoldberg · 1 month ago

I hope LTE will include SMS messages longer that 160 characters.

patrickbenjaminmitchell · 1 month ago

AT&T's never limited the amount of characters we can send per text message. All of those that are raving about Verizon need to look at the fine print in their contracts. They limit how much "Unlimited" to 5 GB. Plus Verizon's never had a data hungry phone like the iPhone on it's network. This phone uses data for all its apps, has a great browser almost equivalent to the one on my Mac. The iPhone is great and so is AT&T but the US is the only country in the world where phones are so deeply discounted.

The iPhone is subsidized here to make it affordable, thus so many people can afford it and use the incredible data-hungry and overload AT&T. AT&T's Edge network has wide coverage which, in all actually is atleast as fast if not faster than Verizon's 3G. Verizon want to control too much and Apple wants to market their phone. That's why things didn't work out with them originally and why AT&T has the contract. That and the fact that Verizon's CDMA. CDMA has an edge on GSM as far as call quality but Verizon's a newcomer to the GSM/LTE/4G system. That's why they have to start from scratch so early. They have to replace their entire network.

justingoldberg · 1 month ago

With Clear's 4G network you can carry around a small router that redistributes the 4G Wimax connection as Wifi, thereby going around the data network altogether. Won't be in many areas for sometime though. Will android have wifi?

Also a CDMA tower has a 50mile range, as opposed to 30miles for GSM, which might explain the network problems people are having with AT&T. I've heard many complaints about T-M

Ernie · 4 weeks ago

Finally someone who knows and understands the facts. Iphone owners use 10x more data than the average smartphone user due to the ten of thousands of apps and functions, unlike all other smart phones. Network use is growing very aggressively given the Iphone activations in the 2009 3rd quarter alone totaling 3.2 million. Data growth has increased 4 fold in the last year alone. Therefore, regardless of what network the iphone is on, the amount of congestion it creates for the network would cause capacity problems for any carrier. AT&T however is spending BILLIONS to expand and alleviate the issues. The current AT&T 3G speeds are the fastest in the market and in addition the new rollout of doubled 3G speeds in major US markets increases my confidence on its commitment to match the network quality to customer demand. Verizon may very well get the Iphone at some point but only when AT&T feels that it has run its course and a new high profile device become available.

tamcdonald · 1 month ago

I've been ATT for last 4 years and Verizon for 4 years prior. Had iPhone for last year, and although been fairly please with ATT (and love my iPhone), the last few months have been horrible with service and dropped calls. Would I be willing to jump the ATT ship over to Verizon for a 4G iPhone? I'm willing to jump ship now for an upcoming Android phone just to get away from ATT! 4G, iPhone, Verizon seems to be a win, win, win.

Austin Passy · 1 month ago

I just made the switch, like 3 days ago. And would (in a heart beat) go back to Verizon, there 10x better, and I only switched for the iPhone, because AT&T sucks balls.

I've never been dropped on a phone call in 6 years, and just today 3 times! Balls!

beanchef · 1 month ago

I would most definitely have an iPhone by now if they weren't on Cingular - I mean AT&T. Originally went with Cingular 12 years ago because they were NOT Sprint. Then Cingular's customer service started to rival the suckage of Sprint (and I live in the same town as their headquarters). So I moved to Nextel, and they got taken over by Sprint. Damn. I moved to Criket and was very happy, except they didn't have the phones I wanted. I signed with T-Mobile. I've thought a lot about jailbreaking an iPhone.

ZL · 1 month ago

Are you kidding me? I would go back to Verizon in a New York Minute if I could get the iPhone over there.

hellojustinoh · 1 month ago

I recently lost my iPhone 3G (Vegas...) and if this rumor is confirmed, I think I might be willing to hold off on getting a new iPhone to be able to use the Verizon network. Can you hear me NAO!?

Harley69 · 1 month ago

My sister bought the iPhone over the 4th of July weekend. I was amazed by this phone! I have Verizon and the old school Nvy(?), which does not even compare to the iPhone. I love Verizon's coverage, nothing compares to it where I live, but I really want a new phone. I don't think I can give up coverage for the phone itself. If Verizon did offer the iPhone I would definitely buy it! I'm just crossing my fingers and will probably have to settle for a Blackberry or someother shitty phone when my free upgrade happens :( I WANT AN iPHONE!

Olivier · 1 month ago

I love my iPhone. And 4G would be a great step up. I am with AT&T, but I would switch to Verizon in a heartbeat.

Jerald · 1 month ago

I would buy 4 of them for all my lines. i'd even pay full retail for all 4 of them

Al · 1 month ago

I and the other 3 members of my family will buy iphone the moment it comes to Verizon.

Name · 1 month ago

I would love to have an Iphone but not AT&T I am very happy w Verizon its crazy to have such limitations in today market. Certainly no one cares about the consumer.

Toni · 1 month ago

We are waiting to buy an iphone to Verizon - We don't want to be at the mercy of the ill-reputed and customer-insensitive AT&T (at least, everyone I know who has it). Verizon not only has better coverage but actually takes good care of our personal phones and our business!

Tim from Colorado · 1 month ago

I'd love to get an iPhone, but I have grown used to my $69 Sprint plan. (7pm calling, free roaming, GPS w/Traffic, Unlimited Text, PicText, internet, etc.) I might pay a little more for the slightly better coverage with Verizon, maybe $80. But, they would have to offer me all the same features. And I don't see that happening, so I am likely Android or Pre bound.

And the other thing is, side by side, Verizon's internet is slower than Sprint's. My wife and I both have HTC phones and compared YouTube in 8 states from Washington to Florida, and up to Connecticut, Verizon never was faster than Sprint. And, one thing that really confused me, we were in Powell, Cody, and Yellowstone, Wyoming; Sprint's map says they have no internet anywhere near there, but it worked on my phone (maybe they have roaming for internet too). Verizon's map on the other hand, claims internet all over there, and it did not work where their maps says it should.

paul · 1 month ago

AT&T is overpriced and under delivers big time... They are way behind on promises... how do they get away with saying fast in their commercials?

verizon here i come

BostonBevs · 1 month ago

Do you people really believe that Verizon's network and support staff are going to be capable of handling the millions and millions of iPhone users any better than At&t? It kind of baffles me that Verizon claims to have the clearest call quality and the latest network, yet they have the least attractive smartphones and least smartphone/customer ratio, which means less data is being transmitted than At&t's data intensive iphone users alone not to mention their Windows Mobile, Blackerry, and small amount of Android users with unlocked devices.

In contrast, the largest network provider may simply be focusing on their core competency, which is their network, rather than having major interest in the faster growing technology of smartphones. However, with their offering of $200 HTC TP2, which their competitors are selling for $350, and their newest motoDroid, it is quite evident that they want to be a major player in the smartphone arena. If Verizon does get the iPhone next year it will be interesting to see how well At&t's network will improve.

Oh and how is it in Apple's MO to make a splash in 4G technology? When I hear or see Apple, I think "when was the last time they were a first mover"? Not sure if I'm correct but I'm positive Russia would welcome Apple with open arms if they do decide to create a 4G device.

Mike · 1 month ago

I do believe verizon's network could handle millions and millions of Iphone user better then at&t. The fact that the data network is 5 times longer. Not to mention the fact they just spent 30 billion dollars buying alltel's network and yes I know what the critics will say alltel had a crappy data network they were small blah blah blah. The fact is Alltel had more towers per square mile in the united state the verizon, at&t, sprint or tmobile. Or not to metion the fact the just spent another couple of billion on the old 700 mhz network which can hold the more capacity and has stronger signal strength. But the biggest reason is Verizon has the spending money this game is a money game. They probably have more spending cash then at&t, sprint and tmobile combined.

The only thing that will determine if verizon will get an iphone is if the two company's can stick there ego's aside. The reason verizon doesnt get all the cool smartphone is because there standards are to high and they stick there nose to deep into the phone manf. business and try to control everything. Hopefully they are on the right track with the androids. But as all of you probably know only time will tell.

Diana Spencer · 1 month ago

That is what my heaven looks like! Living in the boonies, the ONLY cell service is Verizon. We don't have dsl out here & only option is satellite service as Verizon (which just took over our former local carrier w/towers--Alltel) hasn't really gotten more towers up or close enough so we get good wireless modem reception. Praying for the envisioned future to be now!

d3bruts1d · 1 month ago

#attsucks Heck yeah, I'd drop AT&T and switch to Verizon. Early termination fee and everything. I've been with AT&T/Cingular for years and the service has only continued to get worse.... between my wife and I we've owned every version of the iPhone, and haven't seen any other phone that compels us to switch... an iPhone on Verizon, where do I sign?

Anees Younis · 1 month ago

I am not very surprised by these rumours as it would make commercial sense for Apple to not only open the iPhone to new networks, but also to test the network infrastructure before spending the big bucks on the prototype. This will enable them to be much more effecient and effective with the substantial outlay required under Research and Development expenditure for such a project. It would clearly be an astute decision to ensure the networks are actually compatible with the functionality incorporated within the device otherwise it would be of no use.

In the UK it has already been announced that O2 UK's exclusive iPhone contract to be the sole network carrier in the UK has expired after some 24 months. It has also been announced that two other networks, Orange and Vodafone, will be carrying the iPhone, just before and just after Christmas respectively. This is great news for both consumers as well as Apple who will continue to increase market share.

My cousin who is already on a long term contract with Vodafone is now considering getting an iPhone which was not a viable option for him before. He rang up customer services to enquire about an upgrade to the iPhone and they told him he should wait for the iPhone 4G which will be unveiled at Apple's annual WWDC 2010. Rumour?

someoneother · 1 month ago

I wonder why there is no T-Mobile version of the IPhone coming out since all you need is a jailbreak and you're on T.

Honestly I want to see one of the smaller guys like Cricket or MetroPCS get the 4G iPhone ( metro is already working on their LTE 4G ) just to stick it to the oversized conglomertes.

I am an iPhone owner, and I would rather go without cell phone service then join Verizon's network.

Andrew Meyers · 1 month ago

If this is true, why is Verizon going after the iPhone in its Droid ads? Or are they really just going after AT&T?

Christopher Joseph Graves · 1 month ago

I'm not an iPhone user due to my current out-of-the-US living situation, but I fully intend on getting one when I get the chance. I've been a Verizon for quite a long time and I feel their customer service is excellent. Yes, I would definitely choose Verizon over AT&T if they get the iPhone.

Heather · 1 month ago

As a Verizon customer, nothing would make me happier than to have iPhone on the Verizon network. However, since the recent iDon't campaign, I could see Verizon supporting iPhones when they are pointing out everything it doesn't do. I think they will focus on the Andriod phones instead.

Heather · 1 month ago

I mean I can't see Verizon supporting iPhones when they are pointing out everything it doesn't do.

scottwyden · 1 month ago

I know 8 people with iPhones and every one of them said they would cancel AT&T and switch to Verizon if the iPhone was available there. I wouldn't care about my Verizon contract not expiring and would pay full price if I had to in order to get the iPhone.

Shawn · 1 month ago

Glad I kept my 3G instead of upgrading to 3GS this round. Now I can upgrade to the Verizon 4G iPhone at launch next year and not hassle with the contract termination crap from AT&T. Had I upgraded it would still be worth any cancellation fee to get off of AT&T's crappy 3G network and coverage.

Mondi · 1 month ago

I love Verizon - the only reason I haven't bought an iPhone is because it's not on Verizon's system. In a heartbeat, dude. In a heartbeat.

davidkriss · 1 month ago

Yes, I would switch. It is disappointing to me that ATT has not taken advantage of their position as being the exclusive provider of the iPhone. Their seemingly lack of investment (certainly lack of attention) in network and customer care will manifest itself in the hands of competition. For some reason, ATT has not grasped the notion that the Internet is about relevant content. The iPhone is a breakthrough device that delivers that content. The network is the highway....and I'm tired of traveling on a dirt road.

Helen · 1 month ago

I have Verizon and won't change just for a phone. But, an iPhone on Verizon is VERY tempting. My only problem with the iPhone is that I don't like the onscreen keyboard.

facebook-501044847 · 1 month ago

My unwillingness to use AT&t is the only reason that I do not have an iPhone. So the minute another carrier releases on that can also allow tethering I am so there!

Molly_Mac · 1 month ago

The day Verizon picked up the iPhone, my family would be there. I think all three of us would have one. I can not bring myself to go back to AT&T. (ever)

Martha · 1 month ago

Ive been waiting for the Palm Pre to come over to Verizon so i can replace my aging Treo but if the IPhone is coming too I will definitely consider it - depends which one comes out first - I need a new phone!

PZ · 1 month ago

4G? iPhone? Verizon? Already? I call BS.

Pixelrage · 1 month ago

That's what I thought, too - a previous Mashable article said it would be 2011.

Angie · 1 month ago

Yes! I have been a Sprint and T-Mobile customer prior to moving to ATT for the iphone. I love my iphone, but hate ATT's network performance and the constant problems I have with their network. I would switch to Verizon in a second if Apple released the iphone on their network.

Name · 1 month ago

I am a Verizon customer and am anxiously anticipating the release of a Verizon iPhone. I would purchase one as soon as I could!

MG · 1 month ago

I would drop AT&T in a heartbeat for pretty much any other provider.

ajbraun · 1 month ago

1) Apple doesnt need VZ they are going gang busters with AT&T already.
2) LTE phones are far in the future. Apple is NOT a cellular tech leader. They will likely trail. Cutting edge LTE will be great for throughput but Apple has already shown that they prefer more stable RAN technologies with their iPhone strategy. (Now a LTE macbook or the like is fine)
3) the DroidDoes and Map ads are making any near term launch very suspect

Name · 1 month ago

I've been wanting an iPhone since they first came out, but refuse to switch from Verizon to AT&T. I'd be the first in line if Verizon started carrying the iPhone!

Rapture Image · 1 month ago

Verizon is better then ATT but, honestly, Palm Pre and Sprint have been good to me.

Pixelrage · 1 month ago

Verizon is the best service in my area. My LG Dare would be ebay-bound in a heartbeat if the iPhone came out for Verizon.

Amber · 1 month ago

I have been wanting the iPhone forever! But I refuse to switch from Verizon to AT&T due to their coverage. If Verizon gets the iPhone, I will be one of the first in line to get it!

Malena Farrell · 1 month ago

I've been waiting for the iPhone to come to Verizon! ATT is horrible in our area, so as much as I'd love one, I'll never switch carriers. But please, please bring Verizon the iPhone!

Jason · 1 month ago

I think it's agreed upon that the general iPhone user population is not fond of AT&T, and have no loyalty towards them. Both myself and every iPhone owner I know would switch to Verizon if possible.

Daniel · 1 month ago

Bring on the iphone! I have the BB Storm now...

Adrian · 1 month ago

Love my iPhone, absolutely hate At&t. Would switch to Verizon in a heartbeat if they got the iPhone!!!

Rebecca Anderson · 1 month ago

i have verizon and have wanted an iphone for a long time but can't desert verizon's coverage and customer service. if an iphone came available to verizon i would purchase one immediately.

M. Baughman · 1 month ago

I would switch from AT&T to Verizon in a heartbeat

Bobby Hilley · 1 month ago

Coming from a Verizon powered Blackberry when AT&T first launched the iPhone, I cannot express how much I miss Verizon's service and the Blackberry's reliability. I literally HATE AT&T and cannot wait to switch. Don't even get me started with how unreliable the iPhone is ... I am on my 5th one.

jamiethomas4 · 1 month ago

Long time iPhone user, would change instantly, even break At&t contract. The coverage is not great and have daily dropped calls. Even when testing features with fellow iPhone users in the same office, calls often never connect. Goodbye At&t if you ever let the iPhone slip out of your 2nd rate hands.

Tommy Howatt · 1 month ago

i would like to ditch my palm pre if they did come out with the 4g but if they dont then i would keep the palm for it is a better phone then the iphone 3gs

Ginger · 1 month ago

Left Sprint (the worst of the worst - told me I needed to die to get out of my contract when I had horrid service) and went with Verizon for a variety of reasons. To date, great service on the LG Dare and great customer service as well. No complaints in a year. Would I stay with Verizon? Yes! Would I go with an iPhone if available? Yes! As a couponer with a site that I need to access, I really believe that the iPhone has features that would benefit me and my online business.

Sonya · 1 month ago

I'm with Verizon now. I will never go with T-mobile or AT&T period.

I haven't heard anything about other carriers. I'd have to wait and see. That said, I do not have any foreseeable plans on leaving Verizon.

It'll be interesting to see how this unfolds!

Name · 1 month ago

I only went with ATT because of iPhone. I'll switch back to Verizon if they get the iPhone and as long as they don't try to cripple it.

katenonymous · 1 month ago

AT&T is the reason I have an iPod Touch instead of an iPhone--I didn't want to lose my Verizon service, but I did want the other functions (address book, calendar, Kindle app, etc.) that the Apple products make easy to use.

So if there were an iPhone that worked with Verizon, I would definitely check it out.

- MAC · 1 month ago

I'm a longtime Verizon subscriber, and the only reason I don't have an iPhone right now is because AT&T's coverage stinks in my area (and in most). I would quickly trade in my Blackberry for an iPhone once it's available on VZW especially if it has global coverage. This could be detrimental to AT&T - everyone I know that owns an iPhone has the same complaint - "I love the phone but hate AT&T's coverage."

Name · 1 month ago

I really want an iPhone, but I'm a loyal Verizon customer after many tries with other networks in past years I would never switch to AT&T again even if it is for an iPhone. So I'll wait till Verizon gets something comparible.

Melani Sunderman · 1 month ago

My husband just got the 3GS about a month ago and would jump ship at any time. I'm waiting for my current contract to end and would definitely prefer Verizon over what I'm seeing with AT&T - depending on the time frame, I'd wait a month or two for the 4G.

upbisb · 1 month ago

I would switch to back to Verizon in a heartbeat if they had the iPhone. I was a happy, longtime Verizon customer and only switched to AT&T last winter because I couldn't wait any longer to get an iPhone. AT&T has been as much of a disappointment as I anticipated. I hope this rumor proves true.

racheljackson · 1 month ago

I would leave AT&T in a heartbeat. I get terrible service and left Verizon for the iPhone a few years ago.

Name · 1 month ago

I'm looking to get an iPhone in Nov. when my Sprint contract ends. I don't think I can wait until 2010! I wonder if Verizon's plan will be more expensive. Verizon is typically more expensive across the board, although I do believe it has the best coverage, as I've had them before.

Jennifer · 1 month ago

I just moved from Verizon to AT&T to get the iPhone, and would definitely go back to Verizon if they started offering the iPhone- expense or not!

alanpack · 1 month ago

I would drop AT&T without a second thought. Verizon has 3G and solid coverage where I live; AT&T still doesn't have 3G, and any call I make on my drive home gets dropped at least 3 times.

chrishale · 1 month ago

Left Cingular shortly after being consolidated into AT&T when they hallucinated data usage and charged an unsupported $410. They only offered to reduce to pay 200 (yeah, pay us 200 on a fcuk up that is erroneous to remain being a good customer LOL). Obviously I won't be doing business with them again and why I am glad to be with Verizon.
If this is pans out, perhaps and iPhone in my future.

Name · 1 month ago

I have no idea about the 4g part, but verizon will be getting the iphone in january 2010.

Beverly · 1 month ago

As a longtime Verizon user that just switched to ATT to get an iphone, I'd definitely switch back. I still have Verizon for my mobile unit for my laptop. As a matter of fact, I'm traveling across Louisiana at the moment and on the internet on Hwy 20 with no problems. I haven't really had many problems with my ATT iphone connections either, but it can be quite slow sometimes on the internet. So yes, I'd switch back...just waiting for the day...

Name · 1 month ago

I'm a verizon customer and have been for a very long time. The coverage is without a doubt the best, the phones the WORST. I would for sure pick up an iphone. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Verizon here is a clue for you " listen to your customers,and bring on the iphone."

DeAnne · 1 month ago

I live in an area where ATT coverage is really pathetic, so I've never even considered a iPhone. Well, that and I'm not sure I'm hip enough to pull off the accompanying iSmug. ;) But our Verizon coverage is fantastic, so an Apple product would become feasible, assuming I'm not in absolute lurve with the new Droid offering.

shadiow · 1 month ago

I am currently with Verizon and have been for many years now. When the iPhone originally dropped, i was tempted to switch because of the sheer awesomeness( yes i said awesomeness) of the iPhone. I held out as many of my peers have the iPhone and all i hear all day is how horrible the service is on AT&T. Now that there has been many rumors over the course of the last year, i have waited patiently and finally Verizon announces they are going to release a new phone. Not the iPhone but very comparable. Alittle dissapointed but now the question is do I upgrade for the Android or wait in merky water to find out if the rumor of the 4G iPhone on Verizon is really true.

Stefan slattery · 1 month ago

I am a blackberry storm owner who wishes to have an iPhone Verizon has an amazing network with superb coverage the only time i ever drop a call is on the T in Boston...which is kinda normal I also own an iPod touch and i love the interface its so much easier to use than the Storm..PLEASE VERIZON HEAR OUR CALLS!!! MAKE THE iPHONE deal

Name · 1 month ago

Verizon + iPhone = Heaven

Name · 1 month ago

I ABSOLUTELY would ditch AT&T for Verizon, in a NY minute! The AT&T service is the worst, I only put up with it because I love my Iphone.

sks · 1 month ago

the day verizon becomes an iphone carrier = the day i purchase an iphone

Martin Boyd · 1 month ago

I have owned my iPhone 3G-S for less than two weeks now, and while I love the phone and all it can do, I cannot say the same for AT&T's network coverage. I live in a rural area, and the phone simply will not work in my home. I have had mobile phone service with AT&T/Cingular, Verizon, and Sprint/Nextel in the past, and none of them have good coverage in my area. I was better off with a standard 3G phone on Verizon. At least they have the best coverage while driving. I'm not going to pay $150.00 for one of those new 3G mini-cells either. I think AT&T should provide one to me at no cost!!!

jpgroth · 1 month ago

I would leave at&t in a heartbeat if Verizon got an iPhone. they seem to have a more client centric focus than at&t.

Shannan · 1 month ago

I am a current Verizon customer and would love the opportunity to own/use an iPhone but won't jump from Verizon to do so. If/when Verizon has the iPhone available, I will have one.

Irene Doran · 1 month ago

I live in NYC and the iPhone 3G on ATT service is absolutely terrible! I get zero service in my apartment and I live right across the street from the World Financial Center! Imagine that! I would be in line 5 hours before the release of the iPhone on Verizon service… I just hope we see the day.

crosswild · 1 month ago

I am holding on to the phone i have now and hoping it lasts until this happens. Would definitely grab an iPhone if it came to verizon

Gene · 1 month ago

Actually we're thinking of leaving verizon because of their "SIM'less capabilities.

Dennis · 1 month ago

Company-wise, there's little difference between AT&T and Verizon - but I would ditch AT&T in a heartbeat to switch to a Verizon phone - better coverage is what it's all about (unless you're traveling internationally a lot - then, sad to say, you're better off with AT&T).

Name · 1 month ago

I have had the Iphone 3G for over a year. I work in Midtown NYC and the voice service is horrible, I've had Verizon for 8 years and never had any problems with dropped called. Using AT&T i get multiple dropped calls a day. I would gladly pay an early termination penalty to switch to Verizon if they got the Iphone.

Doug Smith · 1 month ago

I've been an iPhone owner for just under a week and I love it but I'd jump back to Verizon in less time than it takes AT&T to drop a call. My wants and needs for an iPhone are for the flexibility on the Internet, the ease of use of social networking tools and the diversity of apps in general. I went in eyes wide-open that I'd lose significantly in phone coverage as I left Verizon for AT&T, but phone calls were less my priority than the other functions of the iPhone. Having said that, I'd pay the penalty to cancel my 1 year, 51 week contract to jump back to Verizon tomorrow if I could keep the iPhone.

Doug Smith · 1 month ago

Of course, the Droid will probably give me instant iPhone buyer's remorse when it rolls out, but knowing Verizon, they'll restrict some of the most interesting features in the "best interests" of their clients until they can figure out how to squeeze more revenue out of it.

Name · 1 month ago

I am with at&t and do not like the service coverage. because of this i have been holding off on getting an iphone. I have been looking into switching to Verizon, but if the iphone would be available on Verizon I would switch immediately.

Name · 1 month ago

add me to the list of getting an iphone if it came to verizon :)

only reason i don't have one is i don't like at&t!

Melanie · 1 month ago

I would totally stay with Verizon if they got the iPhone. I thought of canceling to get one, but love the service, so I definitely wouldn't even think of switching if Verizon got the iPhone!

Shawn · 1 month ago

As a Verizon (Alltel) customer, I would jump all over a Verizon 4G iPhone like a fat kid on cake.

VERIZON exec · 1 month ago

Verizon will NEVER EVER get the iphone.. I would get one in a heartbeat but unfortunately it will never happen...they partnered with google to compete against apple and the iphone... Verizon just doesnt get it..APPLE RULES they had a chance to get with them and they blew it...Verizon CEO should be FIRED!!!!

Name · 1 month ago

I have an iPhone and love it!! I have never had problems with the phone or service with At&t. I know the coverage isn't as extensive as Verizon's but data speeds are faster on At&t. My brother has a Storm and everything about his phone is slower than my iPhone. I give it another year or two and the At&t network will trounce the other carriers. At&t's network is already set to work internationally, Verizon's isn't and won't be for years.

Jack · 1 month ago

I abosolutely would pick one up on verizon. best phone on the best network... best of both worlds. reason i dont have an iphone now is because att sucks!! come on verizon, get the iphone

bds · 1 month ago

In the UK the O2's contract with Apple seems to have ended and Vodafone (Verizon in America) announced that the iPhone will be available from them later on this year. So by the looks of things Verizon/Vodafone is going to be the iPhone distributor for the next iPhone.... i'll probably jump ship!!

Name · 1 month ago

of course - can they hurry up please!

Trent · 1 month ago

As an advertising manager in the technology field, I can tell you there is one thing you don’t do. You don’t spend millions of dollars on slamming a company that you are working with behind closed doors. Verizon is spending millions of dollars on their Droid campaign – factor in media buys/TV commercials during NFL and MBL games and you quickly reach multi-millions of dollars. They are pitting Verizon against Apple because they know that Apple is the brand they need to beat…not AT&T…who’s brand has already taken a beating. The Google/Verizon alliance and the fact that Verizon has stated “none of their phones will come with app portals other than Verizon App Store pre loaded on the phone” should put these ridiculous rumors to rest once and for all. Users can side load those other app stores – WinMo, Android, & eventually Palm – but most non-technical people will not or will not even have knowledge they exist. They will simply use Verizon App Store as their purchase point. Apple would never agree to take their App Store off the iPhone. The App Store is the reason the iPhone was made!! It is a delivery device for the App Store!

Harry · 1 month ago

Definitely. I am even considering switching to Verizon with one of those Droid phones if the deal does not work out. AT&T network sucks. I hope Apple realize that and do something about it.

RG · 1 month ago

Oh I absolutely will ditch AT&T for Verizon if they get iPhone. I've tried AT&T and dropped them for their rude and most unacceptable customer service. I've been with Verizon forever and loved love loved them and never ever had any problems and have just the most praise for them. But then iPhone came out and my husband and I switched to AT&T only because of that. If Verizon ever gets iPhone - we will switch without thinking and faster than you can blink.

eddypeck · 1 month ago

Would defin switch to verizon, att is over used lines at the stores no bars at my house. how the heck did att get the contract to begin with?

David K · 1 month ago

I have service with both AT&T and Verizon. I have had verizon for many years with no real complaints and just recently got the iPhone with AT&T. I love my iPhone but hate AT&T's service and coverage. I travel the U.S. often and have had no problems with Verizon's service anywhere I have been, but with AT&T I have had service mostly along interstates and in major cities. I don't even have an AT&T signal at my house, which is only 10 miles from a city. Definitely WILL cancel AT&T when Verizon gets the iPhone.

Josh · 1 month ago

Won't leave Verizon, as it is the best carrier.. but, do really want an iPhone. As soon as it comes to the Verizon network, I will be getting one

phaedrahh · 1 month ago

I would certainly get an iPhone if it came to Verizon. I have been with Verizon for 9 years and have never had a problem with service or anything else. My only wish is that they would hitch up with Apple and offer the iPhone!

Flyingnome · 1 month ago

I am a grown man, however; when it comes to Apple I turn into a little boy. I love me some Apple gear. Not only would I buy an iPhone if it came out on Verizon but I would take the night off of work to wait in line overnight the day before the launch just to make sure that I got one. I don't have an I phone yet because I cannot stand ATT. This article gives me a little hope that maybe just maybe one day I too can own an iPhone.

Name · 1 month ago

I've been a customer of Verizon since they were GTE wireless in the mid 90's... I would NEVER leave Verizon. For a short period of time I carried an ATT phone for work & coverage/service was terrible! I have wanted an iPhone since the day they came out, but WILL NOT switch from Verizon. Everyone I know that has switched regrets it! Come on Verizon... give us an iPhone!

Janelle · 1 month ago

i been a verizon customer for a few years now and im very happy with them and plan to stay with them. Ever since att came out with the iphone i been waiting for verizon to do the same and i think more verizon customers will be very happy when and if apple plans to join verizon. when this happens i will be one of the first customes to buy an iphone.

AIM54X · 1 month ago

I am a current iPhone user, recently switching from verizon. I'm convinced that At&t has the worst coverage on this planet and they absolutely lied to my face when I asked them about their "coverage." I cannot make a phone call from my friggin house... And I'm on flat land three miles from a tower. I hope someone launches a class action lawsuit against this sorry dis-service provider for false advertising and breach of contract. The very moment verizon gets the iPhone, I will switch...even if I have to buy a new one for 300 bucks.

michael · 1 month ago

i'd certainly switch to verizon if I could. I am sick of being screwed over by AT&T and trying to fix their mistakes they've made on my family's account. I don't get great service from them and i don't get good reception either. I'm ready to switch to verizon.

Name · 1 month ago

I'll ditch AT&T the minute Verizon and Apple make nice, regardless of penalty.

Charles R. Gant · 1 month ago

I would be more than happy to change from AT&T who without a doubt the worse service provider I have ever had the displeasure of doing business with.
they have done nothing but raise my origional plan several times.
I would have stayed with Verizon since they bought out ALTEL, but Verizon was unable for some reason to transfer my existing cell phone number.
I purchased my iPhone in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the tech who sold me my iPhone did not even come close to the truth in regards to the capabilities such as no roaming.

I sadly bought into their international plan because AT&T since I was in Europe for a month. AT&T told me I would have no problems in Europe, but i spent at least 12 to 15 hours on the phone to technical support due to my inability to receive or send emails via my iPhone.

max9989 · 1 month ago

The best phone needs the best network. Both suffer without each other.

aehtorod · 1 month ago

I am just at this moment switching back to Verizon after two weeks with AT&T. Even though I love the iPhone I just bought, the service of Verizon is so much better than AT&T that it makes it worth the waste of money from my mistake. I will be delighted if the two best companies, Apple and Verizon, were to combine efforts.

Name · 1 month ago

I have hated at&t for many many years. This would be great news for so many people.

Kristy · 1 month ago

I have Verizon and have been up for an upgrade for a couple months now, however I've been holding off on the upgrade purely in hopes of an iPhone coming to Verizon.

An iPhone for Verizon would undoubtedly be one of the best things that Verizon could do for their business.

ckla13 · 1 month ago

If the iPhone became available on Verizon, I would switch immediately. As of now, I am reluctant to give up Verizon's excellent coverage for what I have heard is awful AT&T coverage. But, if Verizon offers the iPhone, I would line up day of release for one. Let's hope it happens soon!

Name · 1 month ago

I would definitely get an IPhone if Verizon offered them. Living out in the hinterlands, only Verizon provides any sort of coverage here, and even then you have to wave your phone around to get a signal.

paulsalafia · 1 month ago

I would switch my iPhone to Verizon in a heartbeat.

callawaj · 1 month ago

I am a current ATT customer and have been for 8 years. I purchased a new smart phone 3 months ago, requested insurance, was given the HARD SELL for the new ATT cable 3 package deal but never offered an iphone at the $99 price (only offered to new customers). I paid $150 for the smart phone (much less useful than the iphone), NEVER was signed up for the $5 per month insurance I requested, and had my phone stolen 3 months later. ATT REFUSES to give me a deal on a replacement phone because I don't have insurance and I am not due for an upgrade until July of next year. I would have to pay full price (triple the rate of discount) of a phone. I WOULD DEFINITELY CHANGE TO VERIZON FOR AN iPHONE!!!!!!

Dirk · 1 month ago

I am in West Michigan, half a mile from Lake Michigan. I have friends with At&t iphones and the reception is just ridiculous. Go north a little bit and it gets only worse. None of that with Verizon service, no problems what, not even in the UP. I use a Macbook Pro and love it. I would switch to an iphone with Verizon service in a heartbeat.

Tim · 1 month ago

You know, Verizon won't do the iPhone until they can lock down as many features of the device that they can. They will probably charge for the GPS, WiFi, each time you Sling to it, and they will probably even try to charge for every app downloaded from the app store. It is just the way that company is.

I would not normally believe that the iPhone is expanding beyond AT&T, but I really believe they need to watch out for Android and the Pre. As an app developer, I know there are more intricate apps that can be developed for those phones than the iPhone. If the iPhone does not go to other carriers soon, the difference between that device and its competitors will continue to diminish. And in the U.S., business users will go to a Verizon Android device, and people on budgets (who live within 10 miles of a highway) will go to a Sprint Android or Palm device. Although, I don't really expect the Pre to make waves until the Pre 4G gets released.

David · 1 month ago

The very day Verizon supports iPhone I'm switching! Penalties be damned! I have both the iPhone on AT&T and a Samsung flip on Verizon. Verizon's coverage rocks, AT&T's sucks! AT&T drops literally every third call I make, Verizon never does. I have begged and pleaded with Apple to ditch AT&T and switch to Verizon. I have told AT&T just how bad they are.

Barbara Burrus · 1 month ago

Yes, I would consider the IPhone, if it had everything, maybe more, that my present Sony-
Ericcson Walkman 760a has on it. Also, due to dropped calls, not receiving calls, delayed calls and messages, no bars available, sorry connection problems-please try later, and not
being able to connect to the internet, certainly I am interested in another carrier. I have been a longtime Cingular/AT&T Wireless customer, as my only carrier, however, I am just not
getting the service from my cellphone that I should be receiving. If you want new customers and are able to offer me an enticing package, I would consider bringing my family package with three phones to Verizon. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Barbara Burrus

babigos · 1 month ago

I've been holding out ditching Verizon in hopes that the iPhone will be offered by Verizon. I'm crossing my fingers, because 'm not willing to go to AT&T.

NickDe · 1 month ago

I would get rid of my iPhone in a heart beat if it went to Verizon!

Robert · 1 month ago

I have no beef with att. I have much better in building coverage with att than i did on vzw and i now have bills that stay consistent every month.

Tommy · 1 month ago

I have been with Sprint, T-mobile, Cingular/At&T back to T-Mobile and finally Verizon (in that order) in the 12 years I have had a mobile phone and have never had any of the issues with Verizon that I suffered with the previous carriers. I live in NYC and all my friends love their' iPhones' but hate At&t. I would love an iPhone but only if it is on Verizon so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Also If Apple originally did approach Verizon with the iPhone doesn't it make sense to think that they may have already put a little R&D into a CDMA version it 4 years ago?

Michael Gargano · 1 month ago

I have Owned An iPhone sense the day the iPhone first gen launched. I know have an iPhone 3G[S] 32GB Black and I can honestly say I'm sick of AT&T's Lack of customer service and quality of network service. What really got me was the launch of tethering with 3.0 and AT&T's lack of network ability to cover it. so I can honestly say once Verizon gets the iPhone me and AT&T are over. Verizon is a way more deserving cellular service for iPhone. Goodbye AT&T HELLO INNOVATION!!!!!

Name · 1 month ago

The only reason I don't have an IPhone is because Verizon doesn't offer it. Otherwise I would be all over that.

calluna13 · 1 month ago

I would totally get an iPhone if it came to Verizon! I'm not willing to sacrifice service though by switching to AT&T for one.

djkelly · 1 month ago

The day this change happens I switch to Verizon. The only thing keeping me with AT&T is the Iphone. I have been with AT&T since 1993 but have only been using data since the first Iphone came out. For data, AT&T's coverage is spotty and unexplainably slow at times.

John Albright · 1 month ago

this will happen the question is when, i currently have an lg voyager on verizon and take my ipod touch everywhere. the only reason i dont have an iphone is bc of the exclusivity contract with at&t, and the second it ends ill b first in line at the verizon store

Mrod1966 · 1 month ago

Where do I sign?

Wavelabs · 1 month ago

I would definately "DITCH" AT&T in a heart beat as soon as Verizon opens their doors for iPhone.

But here is the main question.:
Would current iPhone users be able to use their current iPhone on Verizon 4G.
Or would we have to purchase a brand new iPhones all over again.????
Thats the main question.

I would switch to Verizon either way.
Just want to know.

Also I know that as soon as Verizon has and sells the iPhone for their networks.
AT&T will be bleeding customers by the millions.

AT&T sucks, their customer service sucks.
And most of all their PRICES are through the roof.

I am currently paying 135.00 a month for services with ATT.
I have the unlimited package.
Here is the licker, I only make 3 to 5 calls a month if that,
and many times I only make 2 calls a month.

and I am paying 135 dollars per month.
this sucks and it killing me.

I sure hope Verizon has a outrageous crazy super saver deal.
something like 60 dollars a month and that would get you unlimited service package.

They would get every AT&T customer in less than 1 week.
if they gave a package out like that.

I know for sure, AT&T is seeing their tomb stone right now.
and are dredding the day when iPhone goes to Verizon.

That would be the day I walk into a AT&T store and tell everyone in that store
to go F*&%^ themselfs and to cancel my account and stick my middle finger at them.

I can't wait until that day.



I HATE YOU AT&T.....!!
HOPE YOU DIE AND CLOSE YOUR BUSINESS.....!!

Tim · 1 month ago

I want an Iphone but have heard nothing but terrible reviews about AT&T. If it were to come onto Verizon I would jump on it in a heart beat. I hope that Apple either lets go of the exclusive contract or decides to make something similar for the other companies.

Robert · 1 month ago

I would make the switch to Verizon Iphone immediately. ATT's phone coverage is no where near Verizon's. The data network is probably the same. I waiting, hoping and praying for a Verizon iphone.

Chris · 1 month ago

I would switch, simply because I seem to be in the only part of the US AT&T isn't available. Verizon is. I've had to go without an iPhone DUE TO it being limited to one carrier.

oosethoo · 1 month ago

If it came to Verizon I would get me one. Everybody that i hang with in the music industry has one and im kinda jealous. I have a env3 and an ipod touch so i get by but having an iphone would be the shizz. I just cant handle the bad coverage so im still with verizon

Curtis · 1 month ago

i am a long time Verizon customer and i would love for the iPhone to come to us.. i would defiantly buy one if they ever had an iPhone.

Paul in Oregon · 1 month ago

I have used my unlocked iPhone on T-Mobile for 2+ years, and am chomping at the bit go to Verizon, but only if/when they get the iPhone.

RB · 1 month ago

Its true that Verizon has a compatible version of the IPhone and is testing it right now. I have a customer that works for Verizon and told me about this new IPhone.

MusicMaven · 1 month ago

I would totally ditch AT&T. Love Verizon and hope this rumor is true.

RB · 1 month ago

My customer had one on his desk to test and use. I haven't heard feedback from him yet.

Unanimous · 1 month ago

I would definitely buy the iPhone if it came to verizon. Its a more reliable network. I already have verizon, and it would be easier to just upgrade my phone to a Verizon iPhone, instead of switching to at&t, and risk losing my number, or getting cancellation fees.

greg · 1 month ago

I would not buy a bucket of water from ATT even if my head was on fire. My cell is on Verizon - great coverage and no dropped calls. Their customer service has been very helpful - unlike ATT. The whole mafia-type partnerships between the phone manufacturers and cell providers in the USA is very disconcerting. Go around the world and you will see everyone can buy Al-cart. When Apple removes the virtual monopoly, I will buy a iPhone.

josh23232 · 1 month ago

i would pick up an iphone with verizon the second it came out!!!!

Jeff Biddle · 1 month ago

I have three phones currently with Verizon and the only reason I have AT&T on one phone is for the iPhone. If Verizon got iPhone, I'd ditch AT&T so fast, their heads would spin.

joe · 1 month ago

had verizon originally and loved it, then the iphone 3g came out and i got it and and at&t plan. i kept it for about two months before i went back to verizon. the phone itself was amazing but the service at&t provided completely sucked

Dotcom · 1 month ago

I've contemplated jumping ship just for the i-Phone but I love Verizon's network, customer service and plans. I just can't bring myself to part from them. They are pricey but well worth it.

hgurrera · 1 month ago

I had the iPhone with AT&T and I LOVED it. I left AT&T and went to Verizon...I am waiting for the iPhone to join the Verizon team!

CSM · 1 month ago

ABSOLUTELY. I am ANXIOUS to return to Verizon for the iPhone. I am tired of the slow speeds and unpleasant customer service I receive with AT&T. It's time for the Verizon iPhone!

Nicolette · 1 month ago

I am a current and long term Verizon cusomer who covets the IPhone! The second it is available through Verizon, I'm all over it!!!!

Chris Vacek · 1 month ago

I would switch...IF Verizon enabled tethering for my iPhone. AT&T has been promising that for a while, but not delivered yet. Too much bandwidth for to few nodes; Verizon is a logical choice due to coverage and amount of nodes to connect to. Apple should allow/accept third party tethering apps via the app store, and carries could charge according to data plan. If Verizon will allow me to tether my Mac, I'm there.

Kara · 1 month ago

I would LOVE an iPhone but there's no way I'm switching from Verizon to AT&T. If Verizon got the iPhone, I'd get it the first day....

Josh · 1 month ago

I'd drop ATT in a heartbeat--awful coverage, awful service--awful frustrating.

darkjedijr · 1 month ago

As a long time verizon customer and iphone enthusiast i would very much like to pick an iphone on my current network instead of having to switch over to AT&T.

Larry · 1 month ago

LTE runs on very low frequency. which means it makes it easier for your phone to pick up service. verizon is rolling out LTE nationwide, not market by market. That being said 4G will start off with good reception(more than at&t 3G) Big red is winning this battle there is no doubt in my mind,

Shawn M · 1 month ago

I refuse to get the iPhone because it is on the AT&T network. I left AT&T (Cingular) back in 2006 due to their terrible customer service and their terrible network that never worked where I live. The AT&T GSM network is sub-par in everyway. I joined Verizon in January of 2006 and I couldn't be happier with their customer service and the fact that my phone works everywhere with better voice clarity over AT&T.

If Verizon offers the iPhone, I will gladly sign up and extend my 2 year contract.

stephenalex · 1 month ago

I would switch to the Iphone in a nanosecond if it comes to Verizon. All of the so called Iphone killers suck. These companies simply don't understand it's not about being like an Iphone. People want the Iphone.

Andrew · 1 month ago

As a first-gen iPhone user, I became fed up with AT&T's sketchy service and poor customer relations, especially towards the end of my contract. Because of this, I let the contract expire and returned to Verizon. My iPhone is now just an iPod Touch I use to watch TV shows and make use of the apps I bought. But it's also a painful reminder of how much I miss this phone.

If Verizon gets the iPhone (which I pray they will), I'm game!

Amanda · 1 month ago

I'm not an iPhone owner, but if Verizon picks this up....I will definetly be getting one. Verizon's a better network. Coming from at&t a few years ago of constant dropped called and low coverage area - i basically refuse to go back to them - but desperately want the iPhone. I will patiently wait. I'm hoping Jan2010 for iPhone with Verizon!?

Jro · 1 month ago

I have been dying for an iphone! I'm a verizon costomer because they are the only reliable carrier here. AT&T is horrible in San Fran and all up the coast. I'm thinking of going for the droid......but would kill to be able to use an iphone where I live.

mdo · 1 month ago

Hell Yeah, buoy!!!! I will stand in line to get a Verizon LTE iphone!

mdo · 1 month ago

I currently use two blackberries, one on AT&T for data, sms, bbm, and tethering AND one on Verizon to talk on. As has been mentioned here it is tough to beat at&t for international, especially using the bb bold w/ int'l data plan which works in korea and japan too! But in the US verizon is hands down the winner. I tried using the at&t bb as a phone for about a month (by forwarding all the vzn calls to it) and it was unusable for voice in the NYC area...dropped 7/10 calls easily, not to mention when I compare the phones side by side 9/10 times the Verizon has more bars!

I am considering a full retail buy of a BB Tour on vzn just so I can be contract free & buy a vzn iphone in 2010 if it comes out. Apple/Vzn...don't let us down, there are a lot of us mac/verizon fan boys that'd buy a vzn iphone the first day it was out!

Gomaro · 1 month ago

FUck atnt VERIZON pwnz. . .ATNT sucks!!! I would get the iphone in a heartbeat for verizon! atnt always drops calls its so shitty

M Tag · 1 month ago

I want the iPhone, but I'm not willing to ditch Verizon for AT&T. If Verizon and iPhone connect I will definitely purchase one.

Jose Delgado · 1 month ago

As soon as the iPhone comes to the verizon network i am getting that!

bDOG · 1 month ago

Hell yes I would buy one. I cant stand my Blackberry. A lot of my friends have ATT and i always get service when they don't.

straightshooter · 1 month ago

Whine whine whine. That's all I ever hear online. The internet is just full of haters. If the iPhone started with Verizon, there would be just as many comments on how much Verizon sucks and how everyone can't wait to switch to AT&T. You have no idea how cell phone technology works. First off, thanks in large part to the iPhone, AT&T has more than twice the number of smart phone users than Verizon, and on top of that, the iPhone uses an average of TEN TIMES the data of all other smartphones. Do you have any idea what that does to a network? AT&T has dumped billions of dollars into their network to accommodate all of this data usage it experiences. You think when and if Verizon gets the iPhone, their network will not experience that same thing? Verizon's CDMA technology is more efficient at handling voice calls, but their EVDO (3G) technology is inferior to the GSM (AT&T) UMTS/HSPDA (3G) technology. Why do you think Verizon is ditching CDMA? They know that data usage is the most important thing in the wireless industry right now, and they need to change the entire technology of their network to accommodate that. Imagine the problems that would arise if Verizon got the heavy data using iPhone on their new, fresh out of the box network that has yet to experience that level of data usage? At least AT&T has went through the trouble already, and are far better equipped to handle all of their iPhone customers. In fact, if Verizon got the iPhone, and all those hater switched to Verizon, AT&T's network would feel such a relief from all that usage, that anyone who sticks with AT&T will be glad they did not make the move. Just wait. If Verizon gets the iPhone, it's network will come close to crumbling. There will not only be dropped calls, but full on outages. What's the point of having a cell phone if it doesn't work? Read up on wireless technology and see for yourself.

brian · 1 month ago

I have been a long term verizon customer but the only thing i hate is no iphone maybe on day because i have the storm and it sucks would be nice to have a nice phone for a change. Just my thoughts though

JAMIE · 1 month ago

I REALLY WANT AN I PHONE BUT I WILL NOT SWITCH TO AT&T. SO I GOT THE STORM BUT I REALLY WOULD WANT SOMETHING CLOSER TO THE I PHONE!!

rhino11 · 1 month ago

I am definitely waiting until iphone comes to verizon. I will be 1st in line when it does.

radmin · 1 month ago

I have Verizon and will not switch to ATT just for the iPhone. I do want one though and will get it as soon as it lands at Verizon. I held off upgrading my phone when my contract ended in Sept thinking there would be an announcement about the end of ATT's exclucivity but allas it never came. Tomorrow I'll pull the trigger on Droid and hope for the best.

erica · 1 month ago

i want an iphone so bad, but i cant stand at&t...when verizon and apple make a deal i will be getting an iphone,and i will be getting 4 more for my employees

mary · 1 month ago

yes and yes

xxxPhantasmxxx · 1 month ago

I'm really hoping that Verizon does add the iPhone to it's service, I currently have Verizon, and I live in an area where AT&T just simply doesn't provide the coverage I need. I am not willing to switch to AT&T to use an iPhone. But, If and when Verizon does add the iPhone, you can be sure I'll be one of the first in line. -A. From Southern MD

RICHARD · 1 month ago

I JUST GOT MY BLACKBERRY 5 MONTHS AGO. BUT IF THE I PHONE CAME TO VERIZON. I WOULD PAY FULL PRICE FOR 1 IN AN INSTANT.

joseph · 1 month ago

We've been Verizon customers in the SF Bay Area for several years. The coverage is VERY good (very FEW dropped calls) and the customer service has been exemplary. It might be important to note we are on a corporate plan, so the level of service could be contingent on how important the overall relationship is, though we call the same 800 service number everyone else dials.

Our plan is due for renewal in Dec, but under the terms of the agreement, we're able to upgrade our phones every 20 months with a new 2-year agreement. So, we're able to get new phones now. But, due to the flurry of rumors, we're waiting to see if the iPhone becomes available on the Verizon network before we get new phones. Hopefully our wait will not be fruitless.

Maureen · 1 month ago

I have verizon and have always wanted the iphone, but never wanted to switch over to AT&T, but its correct to say the day the iPhone comes out with Verizon, I will have it in my hand.

Puyallup, Wa. · 1 month ago

I'd drop AT$T for Verizon without thinking twice for an iPhone on Verizon's coverage, which is superior in this area.

Darren · 1 month ago

Won't get an iPhone until there is another carrier. Period.

imjustchilling · 1 month ago

I'm still walking around with an old school 2G iPhone and I get dropped calls from time to time. If a 4G iPhone is available on Verzion, HELLS YES I'd upgrade and switch!

Ethan Winters · 1 month ago

Another longtime iPhone owner ready to switch to Verizon.

CJChase95 · 1 month ago

You guys do know that with the influx of iPhone users Verizon's network will degrade FAST. Just look at what it did to AT&T.

whitestar262 · 1 month ago

Absolutely!!! I'm a current iPhone 3G owner and AT&T doesn't offer 3G in northern Arizona; however, Verizon pretty much offers 3G coverage everywhere I would travel. I would ditch AT&T in a second if the iPhone came to Verizon.

Also, I was in Los Angeles last week and I was dropping more calls than I have ever seen. AT&T needs to make some vast improvements if they want to keep their customers.

ATLguy · 1 month ago

I am not making the jump to the iPhone as long as it is on the AT&T network. My company had required that we use AT&T. I had such issues with connectivity that AT&T would not acknowledge. BTW, I live in-town Atlanta where AT&T wireless is headquartered. They are awful. Verizon, here I come.

tomoliver · 1 month ago

I have been waiting for the verizon IPHONE as what I have heard and seen about AT&T is a turnoff. SO now the Droid tempts me as I love my touch IPOD and I hate carrying 2 devices. I will look at it seriously but if not completely sold I will wait for the rumor to come true. I must have Verizon but love the IPOD/MAC and its wonderful customer service.

Poor Cody · 1 month ago

I switched from Verizon to AT&T for the iPhone. I won't be switching back. I find the AT&T network to be at as good as Verizon across the Northeast (where I've been). I also prefer AT&T customer support, and don't miss Verizon nickel-and-dime fees and exceptions all over the place. Like 5GB caps on "unlimited" data plans, $2.99 for the new visual voicemail, new $350 termination fees, etc.

simply everything lover · 1 month ago

Yes I would pick up an Iphone if it went to other carriers. However, the plans that currently exist for the iphone are outragous. I would like a plan as sprint has "Simply Everything" which is unlimited. It is reasonable unlike what AT&T offers for thier unlimited and you still have to add texting to your plan at the price you're paying.

Car · 4 weeks ago

I want an I phone and I am waiting for it to go to verizon

Mac Jack · 4 weeks ago

I would drop ATT and buy a iPhone to take over my current Verizon number.
Wife and two college kids would do it if I purchase the iPhone for them.

Grow son would do like me.

donna · 4 weeks ago

i am WAITING for another carrier to pick up the iphone! AT&T is the ONLY reason I do not have an iphone!

mcalex64 · 3 weeks ago

I already gave up on ATT and donated my iphone to a third-world country poor woman who's enjoying her new iphone very much. I am hoping that in the nearest future iphone will be available to any other carrier (Verizon, most probably) so I can enjoy that amazing device again.

Ryan T · 3 weeks ago

I would drop AT&T in a second. Moreover, if a new Iphone is released at the same time it would be guaranteed that I would get a new phone with a new carrier!

Deborah · 3 weeks ago

I'm soon switching from AT&T - yes, I would buy the iPhone on Verizon's network. Only the 3GS version, unless the 4G is better and includes everything that the 3GS has.

J.C., Portland OR · 3 weeks ago

OMG please please PLEASE do something to speed the long anticipated birth of Apple and Verizon's iPhone love child. AT&T is causing me serious ulcers....they're bad for my health!! My hubby and I drop calls CONSTANTLY in all kinds of places that are supposed to have stellar service and DON'T! I've been told by 3 different employees at 2 different stores that I qualify for a discount through my company, but it's been 5 months since it was supposed to go through and I'm still getting screwed every month. LIARS!!!
I hate, hate, HHHHAAAATTTTEEEE AT&T and want to come back home to Verizon (why did I ever leave!), but as I'm a self-confessed slave to my precious iPhone, I'll stick it out in absolute misery until Verizon can woo Apple out of the next generation of brilliance!

Taylorrox2soha · 3 weeks ago

i have been with both at&t and verizon. i would by fare ditch at&t if verizon would get the iPhone i have verizon and at&t currently. At&t's 3g network is faster but the downfall is, there are very few spots to even reseve this and verizon has almost covered the entire U.S. with there 4g network. there is no doubt that if there was the iPhone with the verizon network i would definently ditch at&t

vanessa · 3 weeks ago

I would ABSOLUTELY buy an iphone on the Verizon network.

kyristina · 3 weeks ago

YES VERIZON!!!!

kyristina · 3 weeks ago

yeah most deff verizon.

jorgev7709 · 3 weeks ago

ya damn skippy im getting the i phone if it comes to Verizon W. ive been with Verizon for 13 years and refuse to leave them. that i phone has caught my attention since day one. im looking foward in having it with my carrier. Verizon has the best network so that would make a 4g I phone twice as good.

Jon · 3 weeks ago

I would DEFINITLY get an iPhone if it came to Verizon. No doubt about it

barteknologies · 2 weeks ago

Please come to Verizon. I have the Blackberry Storm and ready for the iPhone. Verizon has cheaper plans, a larger network and better customer service.....but the iPhone is superior to all mobile phones as of right now.

Jessica H. · 2 weeks ago

I have been with Verizon since I bought my first cell phone however many years ago that was--at least 8. Their coverage is great. It's one of two carriers that gets service in rural northern Wisconsin, where I spend a lot of time.

When the iPhone came out, I was annoyed that it was offered exclusively through AT&T as I am an Apple fan as well as a Verizon fan. When iPhone is offered for Verizon customers, I'll definitely get one.

Now, if I can just get Verizon, Apple, Google, and Toyota to collaborate on my dream vehicle, I'll be all set.

blinken · 2 weeks ago

it isnt that I have anything against AT&T, however,
they have had all the increased revenue from the iphone and have not used any of it to increase their coverage, whats the point of having a sweet phone like the iphone if most the features wont work 2 blocks away from a major interstate?
AT&T wont do anything to fix it, so PLEASE GO TO US CELLULAR OF VERIZON!!!!!

roberts704 · 2 weeks ago

I would never go back to Verizon as have treated me like trash in the past. They nickel and dime everyone to death and initially rejected Apples offer to sell iPhones... Probably because they didn't want to let anyone put music on their phones for free. They don't let customers have any control over their phones, software ect... DOWN WITH VERIZON!!!!

ianross · 2 weeks ago

I switch to at&t from verizon Two years ago because of the iphone. At&t's service is horrible. If verizon started to carrie the iphone I would switch back that day!

Maureen · 2 weeks ago

To Jessica H.
watch this video, I read your comment on here, and when I saw this I thought no way!, and you popped into my head.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/11/1...

Dana R Ziegler · 2 weeks ago

I'm both a Verizon Wireless customer and loyal Mac user who would really, really like an iPhone, not just because of the iPhone's capabilities but because I want a smartphone that works with native Apple applications on my laptop (iCal, Mail, Address Book, etc). But I have always refused to switch to AT&T to get one. I've seen reviews and have had iPhone users I know in different cities -- including here in Milwaukee -- complain about the network coverage, reception problems, or dropped calls. Several years ago, I switched from Cingular (about the time of the Cingular-AT&T merger) to VW specifically because of the better reception my friends on VW had. Last January, I got a Palm Centro as the next best thing and it's adequate for my PDA needs, the PDA functions are not as useful, versatile, or as easy to use as, Apple's iCal and other native apps. I suspect a Blackberry would have been a similar experience. The day an iPhone is offered by Verizon, I'll be camped out in front of the store, probably alongside legions of other Apple computer users out there who have been waiting for iPhone's liberation from Big Blue.

jessicainhonolulu · 2 weeks ago

I am a Verizon user and would love to switch to ATT because they have more plan options and the iPhone. If Verizon were to come out with an iPhone then I might consider staying if they came out with better price plans for users with low minutes and high data usage.

Robin · 2 weeks ago

I am not currently an iphone owner and do not have service with AT&T but I have considered switching just to get the iphone. Since I heard this news I will stay with Verizon to see what happens! I hope they do get the iphone! That would be great!

britluvsjordan · 2 weeks ago

If the iphone came to verizon I would definitely get the iphone. I have the ipod touch and I love it but I just wish I could have it as a phone too. I can not wait until it comes to Verizon, and I hope the rumor is true.

akilahballard · 2 weeks ago

i'm not currently an iphone owner but if i had the option to get one on my verizon network i would.

Cctoo · 2 weeks ago

No would NOT dump ATT for Verizon. Had it once and the service was poor at best.

Cctoo · 2 weeks ago

NO would never dump ATT for Verizon. Had it once and it was POOR at best.

julio · 2 weeks ago

verizon has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I switched from verizon to at&t and have to say that it was due to their customer service and coverage. My verizon phone would fluctuate on service. I would have service, step no more than five feet away and would lose service. After repeatedly talking to multiple associates with verizon their conclusions were all similar. It always seemed to be my problem. They had always told me I was simply lying or that it must be my cell phone. I had gone through multiple phones, and had the same problem arise with every single one. Ever since I switched to at&t I have not had to deal with them, my service never dies out. I would recommend sticking with at@t.

julio · 2 weeks ago

I also wouldn't be falling off my seat for hopes of verizon getting the iphone, last I have heard from a good customer of mine who works with verizon's business affairs has told me that since they released their droid commercials that say idont... Apple has in other words told verizon they can stick it where the sun does not shine because they were bagging on their product.

doughpea_won · 2 weeks ago

I've had an iPhone since the initial launch, and I would ABSOLUTELY leave AT&T. My patience is almost out with the horrible coverage that AT&T offers.

Scott Pettit · 2 weeks ago

I am a Verizon customer with several Blackberry's and will switch to the iPhone i a heart beat if Verizon gets on board.

HTC Mougel Frustrated · 2 weeks ago

We've been looking at I-Phones for the past few months. But AT&T's service plans are more than $75 more for the same service plan with my current carrier. Not to mention that lack of coverage on the 3G network and the proposed data fees for the future. We would love to see the IPhone come to our carrier but would be willing to switch to Verizon providing the service plan are not astronomical like AT&T's. But yes, the Iphone going to Version as curved our purchase plans of a new phone with our carrier and other carriers for now until more news development on the I-Phone.

unknown · 1 week ago

No... because if people think the iPhone has coverage issues with AT&T... wait til it comes on Verizons network... Verizon doesn't support anywhere near the data transfer AT&T does currently. AT&T has been building up the network to better support the amount of data used on its network (look it up, way mroe than any other carrier).

Gene Haulenbeek · 1 week ago

New carrier... 4G iPhone? We have ALL been waiting for that!!!

Zippywinds · 1 week ago

i have refused to buy the iphone d/t its contract with At&T, I love the Verizon service, using the 1st Blackberry Storm now, If no word of a contract with VZ and Apple with the 1st quarter of next year I may ?? probably get a Droid....? but when apple goes with VZ i will be 1st in line to get one, Apple would certainly be on its way in having a monopoly on mobile phones,

shelley · 1 week ago

Being a loyal Apple user I cannot wait until Verizon gets the iPhone! I will NEVER go to AT&T and won't leave Verizon. I hope Apple and Verizon work something out soon.

yjm · 1 week ago

I don't really care- as long as they make a better iphone

facebook-1542021754 · 1 week ago

I've had AT&T and currently Verizon. I'd say customer service with Verizon has been better but acknowledge that overall they're probably similar. Verizon's coverage (for me) is much better. I have friends on AT&T and T-Mobile that drop coverage entirely when I get either a solid connection or at least 3 bars. Would not switch to AT&T for the iphone - would probably pick up one if it came to verizon.

Brian Stern · 1 week ago

I am an iPhone owner and would move to Verizon in a minute. I'll wait for 4G and hop on over.

daniel · 1 week ago

i would definitely consider switching to Verizon if they get the i phone, i have been a customer for 9 years to at&t and they have gotten a god complex over the years because they think that they are solely the best and they can raise rates and give outrageous phone bills because of this they pretty much have people in a tough spot and think they can do what they want whenever they want , i think a little competition would be great and make them reconsider the way they treat people.

harry manback · 6 days ago

i don't really understand why all you people are so crazy about the iphone. the damn thing can't even multitask. i had a jailbroken one that i was using with tmobile and have since switched to sprint. there are several phones out there which can do everything and more than the iphone and are not made by an overbearing company like apple who wants to control every aspect of operation. the ONLY thing the iphone has over any other phone is the app store. unfortunately 99% of the apps available are worthless or made for people 16 years or under.

Leftonred Atanycorner · 6 days ago

In a heartbeat! I'm an iPod Touch owner and a very long time user of a very old Pay-As-You-Go Verizon phone. It's Grandfathered into a ridiculously low rate. I basically pay $25/month but would dump all that to use an iPhone.

Lefty

Pallykin · 6 days ago

I have been holding out on replacing my Verizon phone (a RZR MAXX Ve) in the hopes that Verizon will offer the iPhone SOON...

Ryan · 5 days ago

Cant stand ATT. Long time verizon customer. I would buy the iphone in a heartbeat if it was offered on verizon. The lg dare I currently have was supposed to be an iphone competitor. That didnt happen.

spencerbee · 8 hours ago

Hm...as much as I hate AT&T, I actually might not switch to Verizon. I dunno, it really depends on the cost of the plans more than anything...though service is occasionally spotty, I'm extremely lucky to have fairly good reception (and sometimes even good 3G where I am). Now if it's a matter of upgrading to 4G, I might just have to.

About whether or not non-AT&T users would by the iPhone, though—Uhh, YES! I know AT LEAST four people who constantly complain that they would get an iPhone if it was available on Verizon, and I'm sure many others feel the same way. Apple would make bank off of this.