Info/Speculation on the 1st Verizon LTE World Phone?

[npo]

So now that LTE is up & Droid3 and Bionic are (nearly) here, anybody hear whisperings about a 4G phone with a GSM slot as well? I'm due for an upgrade, but sticking with my Storm2 for now since I can use it when I travel. Seems like lots of others are in the same boat.

 

[CubsFanForLife]

So now that LTE is up & Droid3 and Bionic are (nearly) here, anybody hear whisperings about a 4G phone with a GSM slot as well? I'm due for an upgrade, but sticking with my Storm2 for now since I can use it when I travel. Seems like lots of others are in the same boat.

The next iPhone is rumored to have a dual CDMA/GSM Qualcom chip, and if the Verizon version includes LTE (which is anyone's guess at this point in the game) it may be the first. We'll have to see.

 

[Last Ride]

I haven't read anything, but you can be sure it's coming. If you can't wait and can skip the LTE, the Droid Incredible 2 is an excellent choice.

 

[bkorver]

I got a Thunderbolt as I spend 99% of my time in the states. I do have a storm 2 that I can activate in a moments notice, just in case...

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[Droid800]

I got a Thunderbolt as I spend 99% of my time in the states. I do have a storm 2 that I can activate in a moments notice, just in case...

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It's going to be until at least next March before that happens (if not longer). The LTE radios are still too big to allow it.

 

[npo]

Thanks, that's useful!

If I keep hearing that, I'll probably go for an LTE phone (compare Bionic vs the other options in a coupl'a weeks) & keep my Storm2 for travelling

It's going to be until at least next March before that happens (if not longer). The LTE radios are still too big to allow it.

 

[npo]

So I guess it's a good time to bump this and ask the question again... Anybody hear whisperings/have insight into the timing of a Verizon LTE/global phone?

Seems like Motorola could start with the new Razr, up the battery to 2000mAh-plus, and add a GSM radio, and the phone would still only be about 1cm thick, No?

I still don't have a big enough reason to upgrade until one comes out or my Storm2 dies.