Verizon may be racing to complete its LTE service in time for the Apple Tablet launch expected in early 2010.
According to a TechCrunch source, Verizon is aiming to have its LTE service ready in 20-30 markets by the first quarter of 2010. These markets were originally targeted for service by the second half of 2010.
Their source had no specific information on a Verizon/Apple deal; however, he mentioned talk of at least one dongle free product that the LTE launch was specifically geared towards.
Since AT&T has been having enough difficulty maintaining 3G network performance for the iPhone, it would make sense for Apple to seek some sort of partnership with another carrier. It would be nearly impossible for AT&T to support an additional wireless device without sacrificing quality of service.
Verizon's LTE ("Long Term Evolution") network, has performed impressively in initial tests providing transfer rates up to 60 Mbps.
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According to a TechCrunch source, Verizon is aiming to have its LTE service ready in 20-30 markets by the first quarter of 2010. These markets were originally targeted for service by the second half of 2010.
Their source had no specific information on a Verizon/Apple deal; however, he mentioned talk of at least one dongle free product that the LTE launch was specifically geared towards.
Since AT&T has been having enough difficulty maintaining 3G network performance for the iPhone, it would make sense for Apple to seek some sort of partnership with another carrier. It would be nearly impossible for AT&T to support an additional wireless device without sacrificing quality of service.
Verizon's LTE ("Long Term Evolution") network, has performed impressively in initial tests providing transfer rates up to 60 Mbps.
Read More