Verizon iphone Release Date IS Rumor….

Verizon iphone Release Date IS Rumor....

Rumors have been swirling for some time about Apple launching an iPhone with Verizon. AT&T has been the sole U.S. carrier since the iPhone’s debut in 2007 and some iPhone users have complained about the quality of the AT&T network.

The Apple iPhone will not only be limited to AT&T customers. Now Apple is extending its coverage to Verizon. According to rumors, the Verizon iPhone release date is this summer of 2010, maybe after the iPad release, which is April 3. Broadpoint Amtech analyst Brian Marshall said it was “only a matter of time” before the iPhone landed with Verizon.

He said Verizon has a better network than AT&T and a larger base of customers. Marshall expects a Verizon iPhone to happen early in 2011. Verizon has roughly 6 million more wireless customers than AT&T.

“AT&T has known all along that its exclusive relationship with Apple would change into something else some day. From the beginning of its relationship with Apple, AT&T has factored this change into its business and technology planning,” a person familiar with AT&T said. Verizon shares rose to $31.50 from a close of $30.45, while AT&T shares slipped to $25.97 from a close of $26.51 Apple shares rose 2.3 percent to $237.65 in extended trading from a close of $232.39. Update: Yet another rumor has contended that the new device would be named the iPhone HD and would ship on June 22nd. The Engadget date is unusual as it might fall a week before WWDC if early scheduling remains accurate