Matthew Reid, what you said is correct, but separate from the correct I was making to the original article. My point was that Verizon LTE does not bring GSM/GPSR/EDGE/HSDPA/HSUPA or any other GSM technologies to Verizon. It only brings LTE to Verizon.

If an iPhone (or any phone for that matter) does not have have an LTE chip built-in, it will not talk to any LTE network. Period.

Additionally, just because AT&T and Verizon will be using the same network technology on the same 700Mhz frequency does not mean roaming will necessarily be allowed. That is a contract AT&T & Verizon will have to make.

If an iPhone has an LTE chip built-in it and is still exclusive to AT&T... it will not work on Verizon. There might or might not be unlocking software available for the future iPhone version, and Apple could even design the software on the American iPhone to only talk to AT&T DNS servers.

Until the iPhone is an open, unlocked phone in the States, there will not be a good, reliable way to use it with another network beyond AT&T.

But I am glad the 700Mhz auction required open access to software and hardware. If I want to go and buy an LTE-compatible Android device from any retailers in a few years I can put it on Verizon's network and not have to sign a contract. Win-win for consumers.

LTE is a different wireless transmission standard... separate from both CDMA and GSM. LTE is endorsed by the GSM coalition, but LTE still requires its own chipsets and radios. And LTE is now the chosen 4G technology for AT&T, T-mobile, and Verizon, but its not like any existing phones will be able to talk to LTE without a LTE chip built into them. Much like a 2G GSM flip-phone does not suddenly become 3G (HSDPA) capable unless it has a HSDPA chip inside.

An iPhone in 2010 will not work on Verizon unless Apple is putting in an LTE chip for the AT&T 2011 LTE network launch... which probably won't happen until 2011 or later.

Or the iPhone exclusive deal with AT&T could end... =)

Hrm... "It also will be substantially more powerful and yet, significantly more fuel efficient." I wonder if this gives credence to the rumor of the Platinum trim being a hybrid...

What #1 & #2 said. =P

Same thing happened with us this year: helped my parents and wife's parents pick out a new HDTV. Both ended up going with Samsungs, and I don't think they can be happier. When older people who only watch Dancing With the Stars, Grey's Anatomy, and ER want a new HDTV, I think we can assume it is mainstream.

http://andyverse.net/content/a-v1/articles/my_samsung_hl_p5685_hdtv/

We got out first HDTV a year ago, and I think it was a major influencer. If you have friends or family that come over and see high-definition for the first time, it tends to claim significant mindshare.

Considering Heroes is the only NBC in the top twenty... I think it can be assured some level of assurance. I doubt it will be going anywhere for a long time...

I ordered the less expensive bundle sometime on Thursday, December 8, 2005. I just checked my order status on their website this evening, Sunday, December 11, 2005, and it lists as shipped. Only billing information in shipper's system right now, so should receive it Tuesday sometime. =) Yay!

Wow! Quite amazing... I might have to get some new TiVo boxes and basic cable again... waiting a whole 48 hours for automatic DVD delivery just ain't cutting it. =)