A Sprint iPhone? Yes please?

Rumors are flying in tech circles that Sprint and Apple may be close to a deal that will bring the iPhone to the Sprint lineup of phones as early as this fall. This rumor has been around for the past two years ever since Verizon and Apple agreed to a partnership. Personally, I hope this is true seeing as how I am a Sprint subscriber. I am happy with my Android device, but come on, it's the iPhone. With all the glitz and glamour that comes with the most popular mobile device in history comes some negative baggage. In the end, I am in the camp that wants the iPhone on the Sprint network.

Pros

Sprint needs a big hit. It has been doing well over the past year or so with their impressive Android lineup. The Android device has been giving Apple a run for its money over the last two years. The addition of the iPhone will only bolster Sprint. Sprint also offers some of the lowest priced data contracts in the nation- it could provide a great price compared to AT&T and even the low priced Verizon network.

It's also a boost for Apple. AT&T is rumored to be going after T-Mobile which will add a plethora of new customers that could purchase their product. Adding Sprint to the mix is a great PR move for a company that is notorious for wanting to be in full control of their products. The iPhone is a revolutionary device that is used worldwide by millions of people. If given the chance to get an affordable contract and device, Sprint customers would jump at the chance to purchase an iPhone.

Cons

Sprint has a decent network- key word on decent. I personally have never had a problem with Sprints service. I have been able to use my Android device easily in Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, New York, rural Northern Wisconsin and many other U.S. destinations. The iPhone carriers have had many reports, most of which negative, that blast the iPhones calling and data abilities. Cities like New York, Chicago, and tech savvy San Francisco have been ranked as the worst cities for iPhone customers. AT&T has worked to correct the problem by adding more cell towers in the New York and San Francisco areas.

The problem is that the iPhone is constantly requesting data from towers. The purpose of an iPhone is to be able to have your life in your pocket. The addition of the Verizon iPhone has added to the number of iPhones on the market. No reports have surfaced relating to Verizons vaunted network taking hits. But one can assume that if Sprint adds the iPhone to their lineup, it will create more demand on cell towers- especially at a time when Americans are turning towards mobile lines instead of traditional land lines.

The truth of the matter is that we live in a smart phone/tablet world. Our traditional cell phones and computers are being phased out and replaced with iPhones, iPads, Android, and other smart devices. Carriers will get better at bolstering their mobile data networks. Cell phones have actually digressed in terms of phone talking technologies. Most mobile users use their phones for text, SMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter, and other text based communications forcing mobile phone manufacturers to create better text devices. There is nothing wrong with that. Our phones have become Star Trek like in terms of what they can do. Working in the restaurant industry has allowed me to see that. The customers that come in to our store spend most of their time on their smart phone devices. Even couples who are out on dates have their smart phones on the table or in their hands (guilty). We live in a high tech world that demands competition. To me, it's a no brainer to add the iPhone to as many carriers as possible. This forces companies that are aligned with Android to create the next best thing, and then Apple creates the next best thing....

Eh, who am I kidding- I just want a freaking Sprint iPhone. Sorry HTC Hero.