2insdad wrote: Tidbits;   you sound quite knowledgeable about this issue. Thank you. I had previously read JBQ's article as well and understand that it takes a collaboration to get the job done.   Basically, you are telling us to go with AT&T if we want timely updates since Verizon/Samsung/Google/Qualcomm are unable to get the updates out quickly for their own valid/invalid reasons.   The only question I have left is why then there are no such delays for the AT&T/Samsung/Google/GSM group?

GSM code for the most part is open source.  There is only one signature, and it only needs the person who develops the phones signature.  They do not need any carriers, or manufacturers signature.

With CDMA there is always a carrier, and manufacturer approval process as they have to sign off on it.  When Google said it would be treated like their other Nexus devices I knew it was a load of bull(coming for Symbian days, and other open source projects). 

Keep in mind when VoLTE happens the process gets a lot quicker, but the question remains if there can be one unified radio that meets all the spectrums without causing interference(which is currently being worked on).

LTE is a GOOD thing in the long run.  If the above radio happens.  Manufacturers can make one device that works on all carriers.  update happens when manufacturers want the update. You can chose your carrier and device without signing a 2 year agreement and it'll work.  This will drive productions costs down.