Rumors have been swirling about the iPhone 5 and whether or not it will have 4G LTE connectivity. If the answer is yes it will, Apple will have to go through the headaches of fitting in another modem to allow for 4G connectivity. This is something that Apple will probably eventually do but it is still up in the air whether or not the next generation iPhone will have it.
The rumors really started to gain traction after a Developing Telecoms report indicated the iPhone 5 might have both unpaired TDD and paired FDD. The report went on to say, “The iPhone 5 will certainly be an LTE terminal that potentially will support TDD and FDD.”
If Apple does decide to come out with multi-portability LTE on the iPhone 5, it will certainly help Apple in the global markets. Currently, LTE technology is still in its infancy so there is a large level of uncertainty whether Apple will be able to support LTE on the iPhone 5. However, with other phones having 4G LTE connectivity, it seems plausible that Apple is working to catch up to market standards.
