Next-Gen iPhone 5 to be Dual-Mode CDMA & GSM

The dual antennas in the upcoming iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S allow it to function on all the major carriers.  Here's a list of the major cellular companies and their network types:

CDMA Networks

• Sprint
• Verizon

GSM Networks

• T-Mobile
• AT&T

With included antennas for both GSM and CDMA networks, the new iPhone will be much more flexible.  Dual-mode is especially important for people who travel, doubly so since the SIM card will be accessible.

Qualcomm's MDM6600 wireless chip with "world-mode" (From current iPhone 4 model).

Sprint is Getting the iPhone


The big news recently was that Sprint was getting the iPhone.  Skeptics cited that the Sprint move by Apple was a  measure to wring as much money as they could out of the iPhone.  Certainly, people who really wanted the iPhone would have switched to AT&T already, but Sprint stalwarts will finally be rewarded.  The problem with Sprint has always been its coverage.  Sprint customer service is top-notch (by most studies, but I'm also a Sprint customer and they have always treated me well).   Sprint is cheaper than most carriers because their network is nothing to brag about (though T-mobile's is even worse).

Anroid is gaining in popularity versus the iOS.  Because of Android's gains, many believe Apple is letting Sprint have the iPhone because of its eroding market share.  Even so, Apple's iPhone is still on top of the pack:

http://digital-cave.blogspot.com/2011/08/iphone-4-already-best-selling.html

Either way, people at the sprint users forum are obviously happy about getting the new iPhone

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