OK, let's say you go through the Apple store online and buy an unlocked phone. But apparently, you have to declare a carrier. So if you declare T-Mobile or AT&T, then pay for your phone, will you be getting one with one of those modems that won't work on the CDMA? I guess the safe thing would be to declare Verizon or Sprint. Mary ?
Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:59 PM, Miller Family <[email protected]> wrote: > > I always buy my phone outright and unlocked, so this will make no difference > to me. But I wonder about those who try to switch simm cards for traveling? > This could be a deal breaker for them. > Checkout my groups > > Come be sole out for Christ! > > https://groups.io/g/committed-christian-life > > Come learn and teach about apple products! > > https://groups.io/g/peel-the-apple > > Come chat about any and everything > > https://groups.io/g/PTA-open-topic > > > > > >> On Sep 8, 2016, at 10:54 PM, Mary Otten <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have to admit, this article did make me wonder if there were any other >> substantive differences between these modems. I had no clue, before seeing >> this article, that only the QUALCOMM modems supported all of the different >> network types. I have no interest in going back to Verizon, so for me >> personally, it probably doesn't matter. On the other hand, what else is >> hidden? >> Mary >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Sep 8, 2016, at 6:36 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Wow. Thanks very much for this, Mary. >>> >>> From: [email protected][mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Mary Otten >>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 8:30 PM >>> To: >>> [email protected];[email protected];[email protected] >>> Subject: Surprise!! iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support >>> CDMA Networks >>> >>> iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support CDMA Networks >>> MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors / Joe Rossignol >>> >>> Choosing which iPhone model to purchase this year should be more carefully >>> considered, as both AT&T and T-Mobile models of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 >>> Plus do not support CDMA networks such as Verizon and Sprint in the United >>> States. Apple confirmed the matter in fine print in the iPhone 7 tech specs >>> and on its LTE page. >>> >>> <image001.jpg> >>> A customer that purchases an iPhone 7 from Apple's website and selects AT&T >>> as their carrier, for example, would be unable to later use the smartphone >>> on Verizon, Sprint, or any other CDMA network, even if the device is >>> unlocked. By comparison, all iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models worked on >>> both GSM and CDMA networks. >>> >>> A customer that purchases an iPhone 7 from Apple's website and selects >>> Verizon as their carrier, on the other hand, would also be able to use the >>> smartphone on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or any other GSM or CDMA network. >>> >>> It was previously reported that Apple would switch to Intel modems for >>> select iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models, including AT&T models, and Intel >>> modems do not support the CDMA standard in the United States. That is >>> likely the reason why AT&T and T-Mobile models are limited to GSM networks. >>> >>> <image002.jpg> >>> Only Verizon and Sprint models support both GSM and CDMA networks >>> >>> The same report said Qualcomm would supply modems for the remaining iPhone >>> 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units, including Verizon and Chinese models, and this >>> appears to be the case. Qualcomm modems support both the GSM and CDMA >>> standard, which explains why the iPhone 7 from Verizon and Sprint will work >>> on all carriers. >>> >>> Qualcomm, which holds patents for WCDMA and CDMA2000 standards, is the main >>> CDMA modem supplier in the United States. The company developed the first >>> CDMA-based cellular base station in 1990, and since then it has licensed >>> its technology to companies like Apple in return for royalty payments. >>> >>> Until this year, Qualcomm was Apple's exclusive supplier of modems for LTE >>> and Wi-Fi connectivity, which explains why the iPhone 6s and previous >>> generations supported both GSM and CDMA networks regardless of carrier. But >>> with Intel entering the mix, choosing which iPhone to purchase is now more >>> meaningful. >>> >>> <image003.jpg> >>> All iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models supported both GSM and CDMA networks >>> >>> The lack of CDMA support in iPhones with Intel modems may be short lived, >>> fortunately, as Intel acquired CDMA assets from VIA Telecom in 2015. It is >>> believed that this acquisition could pave the way for Intel to release its >>> first LTE modem with both GSM and CDMA support as early as 2017 or 2018. >>> >>> Ultimately, the most obvious choice should be to purchase a Verizon or >>> Sprint model, even if you are an AT&T or T-Mobile customer, especially when >>> considering resale value. However, some customers may have difficulty >>> purchasing from another carrier, depending on their current status with >>> their existing carrier. >>> >>> Apple should also release an unlocked SIM-free model in the U.S., likely >>> based on the Verizon/Sprint model, in a few weeks based on past launches. >>> >>> Related Roundup: iPhone 7 >>> Tags: Intel, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Qualcomm >>> >>> Discuss this article in our forums >>> >>> <~WRD393.jpg><~WRD393.jpg><~WRD393.jpg> >>> <image004.jpg> >>> >>> Original Article: >>> http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/08/att-and-tmobile-iphone-7-models-lack-cdma/ >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - >>> you can reach Cara [email protected] >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - >>> you can reach Cara at [email protected] >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - >> you can reach Cara at [email protected] >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - > you can reach Cara at [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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