Apple is launching its new iPhone model on Jan. 27 media event, the new iPhone is coming to Verizon this summer according to Apple Insider.
Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek told investors in a note that supply chain information indicates that Apple is prepping for mass production of the iPhone 4G, which would be a world phone, supporting GSM and HSPA as well as CDMA, and will start shipping in June on the Verizon network. An updated “4GS” LTE phone will follow a year later, he predicts, shipping in June 2011. He also expects to see the iPhone OS 4.0 at the event.
The new iPhones being developed with support for CDMA wireless standard– the standard that Verizon deploys — as well as European GSM and HSPA standards Misek says.
“Together with our semi-conductor partners, we have ascertained that there is a reasonable chance the Asian supply chain is prepping for mass production of a new iPhone in March, for availability in late Q2, likely June,” he said.
The iPhone coming to Verizon could be a big boon for that company, especially if they prove to be more capable than AT&t at handling the huge data needs of the growing iPhone community.