Yet another statement made by AT&T officials is making its way around the net, causing everyone to come to a multitude of conclusions as to if there is actually an underlying message. In fact when I read this statement, made by AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega, I found it very hard to believe he was “hinting” at anything. But in response to questions asking about what he will do if and when the iPhone exclusivity ends, here is his statement so you to come to your own conclusion.
“We have a legacy of having a great portfolio…that will continue after the iPhone is no longer exclusive to us. “We think we will continue after the iPhone…to drive [results]….”
“Even if we lose exclusivity [of the iPhone], we will be the only carrier with HSPA 7.2 [a network specification being deployed at AT&T] and [new devices] will work on our network faster,” de la Vega said. “I feel as strongly as ever [about] the capability of devices in our lineup and [am] super-excited about the deals with e-readers and personal navigation devices. “
At this point I have no idea where Apple would go if they end their contract with AT&T. Before the anti-iPhone ads started coming out by Verizon I thought surely they were next in line, but now I can’t see why Apple would side with the enemy. Who knows, maybe Apple will surprise us and go with one of the other two horrible carriers, Sprint or T-Mobile.
apple will be better off with out a carrier. they would make more money selling it factory unlocked in my opinion.
No way, they get a lot of money from the carriers, if they sell the iphone for $600 less people will buy it.
I personally think apple will continue making phones for at&t but will most likely be making phones for the other carriers like t-mobile, sprint, or verizon. I personally think competition is a really good thing. I want to see the cost of cell service go down.
Umm Factory Unlocked Are U Crazy No ones gonna pay 500$ for and iphone—well not me i payied 300 and thats enough