Verizon May Get iPhone in 2010

Deal could come through when AT&T's exclusive rights expire next year

By Clay Dillow, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 27, 2009 12:47 PM CDT

(Newser) – Apple is in talks about developing an iPhone for Verizon’s wireless network—with possible deployment next year, USA Today reports. Currently, the iPhone is only available on AT&T’s GSM network, which is incompatible with Verizon’s CDMA operation. AT&T has exclusive... Read full story »

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