Sprint's Deal with Apple Allows Carrier to Offer LTE iPhone Should One Debut

dow jones reports on comments sprint chief financial officer joe euteneuer indicating carrier free launch lte-equipped iphone should 1 introduced apple many expect occur later year. there had been speculation apple might keep lte iphone off of sprint given carrier behind at&t , verizon in plans roll out lte network transitions away wimax "4g" technology.

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sprint chief financial officer joe euteneuer declined if apple has such iphone planned. carrier plans introduce 4g lte network in 6 cities midyear.

nonetheless, euteneuer said tuesday @ investor conference sprint's apple contract similar of rivals at&t inc. (t) , verizon wireless, , carrier isn't being held 4g lte coverage requirements. in comparison, other 2 carriers have rolled out 4g lte large swaths of country.

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euteneuer noted theoretical iphone launch in october of year, in line last year's schedule, arrive sprint having rolled out lte many of major cities in united states. consequently, suggested sprint in reality not far behind at&t , verizon time.

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