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U.S. Bold launch Delayed by… the iPhone?

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Canada’s Globe and Mail today reports that the US Bold launch could be in delay due to the iPhone’s data clogging the AT&T Network.

Analyst Peter Misek wrote, “Whereas BlackBerry data traffic is channeled through RIM’s servers, the iPhone utilizes a “ping-pong” technology which must constantly access AT&T’s network in order to receive data and e-mails, placing a great strain on the telecom company’s cellular infrastructure. “We believe that AT&T is now realizing that it can have up to 20 BlackBerrys for every iPhone on its network,” Mr. Misek said. AT&T will need to spend as much as $1-billion (U.S.) to repair its network, he added.

via the Globe and Mail.  Discuss it here: BlackBerryForums.com