Full FeedAT&T wants iPhone exclusivity extended but Apple’s not talking
AT&T is pressuring Apple to extend its iPhone exclusivity to at least 2011, but Apple is remaining tight lipped. AT&T has been the exclusive provider of the wildly popular smartphone since its introduction in 2007. While this has been a boon for AT&T, it has shut out millions of other potential customers who want the phone but are unwilling to switch to AT&T for a variety of reasons. AT&T is known for having the worst data network of the big cell providers and their service areas aren’t quite as wide as Verizon and Sprint.
It would be to Apple’s best interest to put the iPhone on the open market even though it’s unclear whether they would produce a CDMA version or stick to the current GSM only device, which would limit it to T-Mobile. An iPhone that supports both networks would be huge, making it a truly global device.
With quite a few new Android devices slated for release along with the red hot Palm Pre on the way, Apple should find itself with stiff competition. This could make AT&T’s stranglehold a liability. If you’re with AT&T, don’t worry. Losing the iPhone exclusivity could be a very good thing as it will force them to actively compete in the cellular marketplace again. This could result in better services and prices.
Read [PCWorld]
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Apple needs to DROP that exclusivity and UNLOCK the iPhone ad throw it open to ALL carriers and claim their rightly deserved WORLD DOMINANCE A.S.A.P.
on April 15, 2009 at 08:25 PM - LINKAs long as I get 3G in my area, I couldn’t care less. EDGE sucks face.
on April 15, 2009 at 09:31 PM - LINK