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I have an iPhone 4 and Droid, both with service. For someone who's already on VZW and excited to take advantage of their LTE network, I want to get a new phone that does that - like the ThunderBolt.

There's still no telling how the VZW iPhone will be affected by the summer product cycle.

I'll stick with AT&T until or unless Verizon starts a network that works internationally. I travel a lot for work and need the GSM.

Nope. I won't go CDMA.

I won't switch any time soon - perhaps when LTE is more widely adopted and there's an iPhone LTE. For the time being I think the agreement with Verizon is more enticing for the 3G iPad and its future revisions.

Nope... I know I'm in a crazy minority but I've just never had any problems with AT&T... I have no incentive to switch. I have more reason to not to, considering the weaknesses of CDMA (no voice + data) and issues that I HAVE had with Verizon in the past.

No, it still requires the installation of iTunes for updates. Yuck!

Nope, because the iPhone 5 is just around the corner plus, I still have the now extinct unlimited data plan so unless, Verizon or AT&T brings back that choice, still a no go for me. :P

Although the mobile hotspot is tempting though...

Because I'm sure a huge influx of people will move I'd rather wait to see if A) Verizon can handle the traffic that AT&T hasn't been able to and B) if AT&T will in turn become more stable with people running to Verizon.

And finally because I'd rather wait to see if a true 4G LTE version is expected to drop next year.

Nope, I jumped to Android after my 3G and haven't looked back since.

I just switched during the holidays ( and still within the 30 day period) I suppose I could return my HTC Incredible and then wait till the iPhone comes. The thing is I actually really like Android w/ HTC Sense and I feel like I'd be giving up a new found love for the same old same old...

I'll stick with AT&T right now. I am not a big fan of CDMA to begin with and since I have had the iPhone 4 my coverage where I live has actually been really good. Should be interesting to see how it does on Verizon network in the coming months.

Not... yet? I'm surprised there's no early upgrade for current VZW customers :| I'll be waiting for LTE Android phones (or an LTE iPhone 5, perhaps?) available in May, when I'm eligible for an upgrade.

No, but only because I'm happy enough with AT&T here in Upstate, SC. If I was already a VZ customer I would still wait because we know the 5 is coming in 6 months or so.

Nope. I wanted 4G in order to give up OS flexibility. I'm grabbing a last-year's DROID, and upgrading to the NEXT Verizon iPhone WITH 4G.

BGR made a good reason why not to switch to the Verizon iPhone due to the lack of a sim card, but on top of that, June/July is just around the corner and with that is another iPhone refresh. 6 months isn't that long of a wait.

No. I am happy with ATT service in my area. However, this will be a great alternative to Android phones for Verizon users. Also, I have an unlimited data plan with ATT.

Nah. Not now, at least. A: The cost would be insane. B: I want to see how the product cycle will be handled now. C: The inability to do voice and data simultaneously is actually a deciding factor. I google something while on a call pretty often, truth be told.

Nope. I'm philosophically opposed to Apple's computing vision.

Prior to CES I probably would have answered with a resounding yes. Now with all of the LTE Android handsets having been announced I am conflicted. My other issue is with the inevitable June announcement of the iPhone 5 occurring just before my 2 year contract with Verizon is up. I will probably just end up waiting it out until the iPhone 5 is announced and do some comparisons between it and the Android competition at that point. Then again who knows when my gadget lust will take over and force me into an early upgrade.

I cannot wait to get away from AT&T but I will be waiting for iPhone 5 and 4G LTE. No reason to purchase new hardware that only runs on Verizon 3G when new hardware is expected in June

I'm glad Verizon finally got the iPhone, but I have no need to switch. Unlike the majority of reports about AT&T, I've always had perfect ATT 3G coverage in and around Raleigh NC.

Nope, and as gizmodo stated on Jan 10,
gizmodo.com­/5729273­/dont­-buy­-the­-verizon­-iphone­-4
It's not a good idea to buy the new Iphone, especially if you're on Verizon. Being an Iphone user who bought the 3G just a few months before the 3GS was announced, I remember my frustration in having to wait what seemed like a long time to be able to upgrade, though I was actually able to upgrade 5 months earlier than the website originally stated.

4 iterations into the product lifecycle, it is much more predictable that there will be an Iphone 5 or '4G' this summer, so buying this one will only invalidate you from getting the new one.

On the subject of the new Iphone, I really hope they plan to make peripherals similar to the Motorola Atrix. Years ago I thought this was achievable, but it is still impressive and with the already minimalist aspect and versatility of the Iphone it only makes sense. By minimalist, I mean that you don't have to carry a Ipod, GPS, phone and notepad anymore. It only makes sense that it would begin to cannibalize laptop/netbook sales.

It is likely that these are the only countries you'll be able to use the Verizon iPhone in: b2b.vzw.com­/international­/Roaming­/rates­_coverage.h...

No, because the part of SF I live in (Nob Hill) actually has good AT&T coverage.

I'll think about it, but my upgrade date isn't until August, so I'll put the decision off until then - when, presumably, there will be an iPhone 5 available/ready soon. However, I have grown rather fond of Android, already have an iPod Touch 4G - so I have iOS anyway, when I need it - I use gmail and Google Calendar already for years, so I'm thinking that I will just stick with Android (so long as Verizon actually sells phones that aren't the size of monsters - that may be the biggest draw to the iPhone, for me - pocketability - if the current tendency of new massive Android handsets continues.)

As for simultaneous voice and data, I rarely ever do it anyway, and I am almost always connected to WiFi when I make and receive calls, so I could if I wanted to. I can see why people want it, but I really do not need it all that often.

When it comes to cool apps and services, these days, and I think going forward for at least the next few years, it seems as if the coolest non-Google apps are coming out on iOS first. Perhaps that will be another draw to the iPhone when I am ready to make that decision.

I'll admit I'd love to switch to VZ *just to spite* AT&T. However, I don't have enough issues with AT&T where I primarily live and play. I am hoping, however, that this starts a price war on service plans. Plus I'm hanging onto my grandfathered unlimited data plan.

Maybe. I was disappointed there also wasn't a GSM radio. I thought for sure it would have been a world phone. I rarely use the GSM radio in my phone, but I like having the option. I may get the HTC Trophy running WP7 since this is a world phone (supposedly).

Note, they did not confirm the lack of GSM in the Verizon iPhone. However, I think they would have mentioned it. The FAQ seems to imply CDMA only:

Can I use my iPhone 4 while traveling abroad?

Yes, customers can use iPhone for voice and text in over 40 countries with data service in over 20 countries. For service availability and rate information, visit International Roaming Rates and Coverage. When travelling outside of these 40 destinations, the Global Travel program is the perfect short-term solution for the occasional or infrequent global traveler who needs to stay in touch when travelling internationally.

Edit:

Engadget via FCC confirms no GSM
www.engadget.com­/2011­/01­/11­/iphone­-4­-with­-cdma­-for...

Not switching because I would miss out on the cheap family plan with rollover minutes. An individual plan would be double, if not triple the cost I'm paying now.

Nope, surprisingly, I'm happy with AT&T and my iPhone 4. I used to be on AT&T, went to Verizon and am now back on AT&T with the iPhone 4. With AT&T there were certain places I frequented that didn't get signal. So I went to Verizon and got a Droid Eris, then a Palm Pre+ because the Eris wasn't what I wanted. I found that at my home (lived with my parents while I recovered from brain surgery, at their place I did get some bars), I got zero bars, in a fairly decently sized city. VZW wouldn't help me fix my issue and had no plans to expand/upgrade the network. It wasn't technically VZW towers, just purchased/leased network from other networks, I wish all cell companies were more honest about what their real coverage was compared to leased networks.

Regardless, I was able to drop my contract (without ETFs) and make the switch back. The iPhone 4 does get better signal than my older AT&T phone, but the difference isn't that significant. I ain't breaking this contract to get on VZW again and take a chance on no signal at home.

No, will not switch for now. I will wait for LTE before I make that kind of decision. I do like the hotspot addition though. I do like the voice/data ability of AT&T when I have the occasion to use it. It will be interesting to see how many Android users switch to the iPhone.

I doubt many current AT&T iPhone 4 users will make the switch unless totally unsatisfied with their service (Also, still in their 2 year contract = ETF). The phone itself is essentially the same and we don't even know how well Verizon will be able to support the iPhone and its data hungry users.

Then the question comes up of whether this phone will be replaced by the 5th generation iPhone come July. Will Apple announce the Verizon version of that device and burn buyers of this device? Will the entire iPhone announcement cycle be shifted back? Will the Verizon iPhone always be released a couple of months after the AT&T counterpart? We truly know very little about Apple's plans at this point.

As for network technologies, we also don't know which 4G technology Apple will choose. It looks like AT&T is going with HSPA+ for the time being and may choose to utilize LTE later on in the year. In that scenario, Apple will have to manufacture two devices more different than the current CDMA or GSM iPhones, or so they claim from today's announcement.

I have no doubt many people (not your average gdgt user) will go ahead and buy the iPhone, completely unaware of Apple's product cycles. Public perception of this isn't an iPhone with an outdated cell radio technology but rather the iPhone 4, but on another carrier. It's obvious that Verizon will move units of this phone easily but why didn't they just wait until July and work together with Apple to produce an LTE version, continuing their push for 4G?

I'm switching to Verizon as soon as my contract is up this summer. Hopefully by then, the new model will be out.