Originally Posted By superstrikertwo <<<Rumor has it that a newer version of the iPhone will support all bands that the current 3GS does, *PLUS* CDMA for Verizon and Sprint. For those customers that aren't on Verizon or Sprint, the CDMA functionality would sit dormant (much like the 3G roaming functions for certain Sprint and Verizon phones are never used for customers that never leave the US).>>> That rumor has been around since the 3G don't count on it this time. If anything the earliest we'll see a GSM+CDMA iPhone is with the 5th generation. I get perfect 3G coverage in Disneyland on my iPhone just not inside IAJ but I don't think anyone gets coverage in there.
Originally Posted By mousermerf Since I'm the only person who actually uses the DisneyParks app - it's nifty for knowing wait times but that's about it. I only got it because I already had Verizon as my provider and figured "what the heck?" Disney does next to nothing to update it though - havent checked it lately but a few days ago Hista was still down instead of being EO and park hours never change when they change in the park. I'm thinking of writing a nasty gram since I did pay for it.
Originally Posted By Mr Snappy WOW....and I thought Disney fan-boys were off base ! I work in the wireless industry (no, not a sales dude a a mall kiosk, I work at the HQ of one of the big ones) As much as Apple fan-boys love to think they know everything, they don't. The iPhone is coming off exclusive with AT&T and it has already been speculated by credible industry insiders that ALL carriers would get teh iPhone in 2010. Yes, that includes CDMA. Some of the posters here act like that is some sort of big deal....uh, no, it's just a new radio on a new frequency...it's already done and has been for a long time. CDMA does NOT have 2 years. It will NOT be replaced by 4G...apples and oranges. 4G will be data and video just like EVDO-A is now. VOIP over 4G will be later and it won't be better for the customer than GSM or CDMA. The estimates I see are 10-15 more years for CDMA.
Originally Posted By ecdc Easy, Mr. Snappy. Not sure why the attitude is necessary, but there you go. I also work directly in the wireless industry (and also not at a kiosk in the mall). I follow the industry news as closely as the next guy. There is no credible information that all carriers would get the iPhone in 2010. There just isn't. There's rumors, nothing more. The day before the iPad was announced, it was practically a done deal that it was going to be on Verizon's network - if you believed "credible industry sources." So much so that when Steve Jobs announced Apple would continue their partnership with AT&T, there was a very audible gasp from the audience at his keynote address. I'm more than familiar with the differences between CDMA technology, GSM, and upcoming LTE. No need to act like everyone else is an idiot - there's a few of us here on LP that work in the industry.
Originally Posted By retlawfan I get great coverage with my iPhone in DL as well. My only complaint is that so many people have iPhones that the network seems to get bogged down while using features in DL. Is it possible to add more coverage to AT&T inside DL, or do you experts think that DL will do what they can to keep it a Verizon preferred area?
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Is it possible to add more coverage to AT&T inside DL, or do you experts think that DL will do what they can to keep it a Verizon preferred area?<< I don't think DL will try and keep it a Verizon-only area. It's really up to AT&T to work with the local government to provide another cell tower. But chances are they'll just roll out their 4G network which should give better coverage and not get bogged down as much (I have the same problem - signal's fine, but speeds get slow). It's in DL's best interest to have good coverage for multiple carriers, so I don't think they'd want one preferred network, even as they sign exclusivity agreements for apps, etc. But that's all just my assumptions
