A last minute WSJ report says that the next generation iPhone will not support WiMAX or LTE throwing cold water on rumors that Sprint will get exclusive access to the iPhone 5 for its WiMAX network.
According to people familiar with the company's plans, the hotly anticipated device won't operate on long-term evolution or WiMAX fourth-generation networks. Those wireless networks promise speedier downloading to mobile devices of episodes of television programs, as well as cute baby photos.
The people said the device will work on 3G networks, which are broadly in use today and are the standard for the current iPhone 4. AT&T says its HSPA+ network has 4G-like speeds.
Sprint has reportedly agreed to purchase $20 billion worth of iPhones from Apple in a 'bet the company' deal.
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According to people familiar with the company's plans, the hotly anticipated device won't operate on long-term evolution or WiMAX fourth-generation networks. Those wireless networks promise speedier downloading to mobile devices of episodes of television programs, as well as cute baby photos.
The people said the device will work on 3G networks, which are broadly in use today and are the standard for the current iPhone 4. AT&T says its HSPA+ network has 4G-like speeds.
Sprint has reportedly agreed to purchase $20 billion worth of iPhones from Apple in a 'bet the company' deal.
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