I understand that there is some merit to the rumor about the Broadcom chip set in the 9630 infringed on someones patent. Sprint was originally rumored to be the launch carrier for the 9630, but decided to wait for redesigned chip set instead of paying royalties to the patent holder. I don't think that this process caused a long delay as I hear that Sprint is currently testing this phone.

I'm still holding out hope that the Sprint version with the alternate chip set will actually be the BlackBerry Atlas (Tour with WiFi). Verizon did mention that all future BlackBerrys after the Tour would include WiFi did they not? This new CDMA chip set may very well be what made this possible.

Here's to hoping!