Verizon Has Told Apple They Want to Carry the iPhone

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says the company has told Apple that it wants to carry the iPhone, reports the Associated Press.

He declined to say when — or even if — the popular smart phone will be available for Verizon Wireless customers.

In remarks Tuesday before the Council on Foreign Relations, Seidenberg cited a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Apple is working on a version of the iPhone that would be compatible with Verizon's network.

Seidenberg did not provide any further details. It has long been rumored that a Verizon iPhone is in the works; however, AT&T is most definitely doing all it can to retain its exclusivity deal with Apple.
NEW YORK – Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says the company has told Apple that it wants to carry the iPhone. But he declined to say when — or even if — the popular smart phone will be available for Verizon Wireless customers.
In remarks Tuesday before the Council on Foreign Relations, Seidenberg cited a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Apple is working on a version of the iPhone that would be compatible with Verizon's network.
But he did not confirm the report or give any further details Tuesday.
AT&T Inc. has exclusive rights to the iPhone in the United States. The company has been silent about the reports on the new iPhone model.
Apple is expected to announce details on a new iPhone operating system Thursday in Cupertino, Calif.