Craziness about iPhone 5 and Carrier Choice
Craziness about iPhone 5:
- There’s no single, world-capable LTE version of the iPhone. Though it looks like worldwide there’s HSPA+ availability for pseudo-4G which is better than 3G for roaming (and it’ll be pricey on on AT&T International Data Plans). (Via Apple, 9/12/12)
- I dislike having to make the choice of unlimited data and HSPA+ as fallback on AT&T versus Verizon’s tiered data, tethering and 3G as fallback. (Via GottaBe Mobile, 9/12/12)
- No simultaneous voice and data on Verizon and Sprint iPhone 5’s. That’s a dealbreaker for me. (Via TheVerge, 9/13/12)
- Why the iPhone 5 on Verizon and Sprint Won’t Juggle Calls and Data: TL;DR it has to do with the single radio they’re using for CDMA in the in the iPhone 5. Oh well. (Via SFGate, 9/14/12)
- Decision time 2: Wanting Verizon, but choosing AT&T (Via SFGate, 9/14/12).
- The Lightning cable that ships with the iPhone 5 is not capable of video or iPod out. The Lightning port/cable are really going to change the iPhone accessory landscape. Apparently VGA and HDMI adapters are forthcoming.
I ordered my iPhone 5 on AT&T at 3:27am today.
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- Which iPhone 5 for the Global Traveller: A great analysis. I still point out the availability of HSPA+ as a 3G alternate say in Europe/UK. (Via Daring Fireball, 9/14/12)
- Which iPhone 5 Lets You Roam Where You Want?: More analysis and suggestions.
[Update 2]
- How AT&T paid me $173.82 to go to Verizon: And then there’s this… (Via Daring Fireball, 9/17/12)
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