By By Michael Billy Sep 10, 2011 in Technology A recently leaked Sprint memo has caused the iPhone 5 rumor mill to speculate that the coveted smartphone will be released on the Sprint network. As anyone who has been paying any attention to the iPhone 5 rumors knows, early October is when the device is Of course, this could just be a coincidence. Perhaps Sprint is preparing for the release of some other smartphone. After all, the last time Sprint did a similar vacation blackout was for the release of the Palm Pre, as the popular technology blog Tech Crunch This, however, doesn't seem likely and would probably be a bad business move. The iPhone 5 is a highly anticipated device and it would likely be disastrous for Sprint to release a competing smartphone at the same time. The hype behind the iPhone 5, which has been building for months, would only overshadow the Sprint device. The rumor that Sprint is going to keep it's If the iPhone 5 launches on Sprint, as well as Verizon and AT&T (both of which the current iPhone 4 are available on) it will mark the first time the iOS device has been available on all three of the major carriers in the United States, which will likely only boost the The memo, which was leaked to the website Sprint Feed , states that September 30 through October 15 are being blacked out for vacations within the company, "Due to the possibility of a major smartphone release in October..."As anyone who has been paying any attention to the iPhone 5 rumors knows, early October is when the device is expected to be released Of course, this could just be a coincidence. Perhaps Sprint is preparing for the release of some other smartphone. After all, the last time Sprint did a similar vacation blackout was for the release of the Palm Pre, as the popular technology blog Tech Crunch points out This, however, doesn't seem likely and would probably be a bad business move. The iPhone 5 is a highly anticipated device and it would likely be disastrous for Sprint to release a competing smartphone at the same time. The hype behind the iPhone 5, which has been building for months, would only overshadow the Sprint device.The rumor that Sprint is going to keep it's truly unlimited data plan for the iPhone also adds credibility to an iPhone 5 launch on Sprint. So does the rumor that an iPhone, similar to the current iPhone 4, is currently being tested on the Sprint network.If the iPhone 5 launches on Sprint, as well as Verizon and AT&T (both of which the current iPhone 4 are available on) it will mark the first time the iOS device has been available on all three of the major carriers in the United States, which will likely only boost the phones popularity even more. More about iphone 5, Apple, Steve Jobs, Mac, iPhone More news from iphone 5 Apple Steve Jobs Mac iPhone Sprint Nextel