Verizon and T-Mobile have agreed to an Advanced Wireless Services spectrum swap that would add LTE capabilities to T-Mobile’s network, reports CNET. The deal must first secure approval from the FCC, and then would allow T-Mobile to begin building its LTE support.
“For iPhone users, this deal is particularly interesting, especially if you’ve already been using Apple’s smartphone on T-Mobile’s existing HSPA+ network,” notes the post. “T-Mobile already offers tremendous support for the iPhone on its network even though it is not officially part of Apple’s sales partnership.”
Current iPhone models do not support LTE connectivity, although the long rumored iPhone 5 would presumably include this technology. T-Mobile is clearly preparing for this release.
“By adding 4G speeds, T-Mobile would have to be high on Apple’s partner list (and high on the lists of iPad owners looking for cheaper data plans), though no official deals have been announced” explains CNET.
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