Why are I PHONEs locked up to only AT&T??

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    why is the I PHONE locked up to only AT&T?? did AT&T provide funds for its development or is there some agreement that the Apple and AT&T have???
     
    mabsj2, Mar 19, 2008 IP
  2. crespoo

    crespoo Active Member

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    Yes,
    AT&T have bought the distribution rights to the iphone till june of this year..

    The iphone is not that special anyways...atleastt i dont like it..
     
    crespoo, Mar 20, 2008 IP
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    djacobs Well-Known Member

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    Arrangement with Apple & AT&T. Kinda old news, and nothings been hidden.
     
    djacobs, Mar 20, 2008 IP
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    Kobra-Kai Peon

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    Apple has teamed up with specific mobile providers in Europe as well.
     
    Kobra-Kai, Mar 20, 2008 IP
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    wragge11 Guest

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    Hopefully this will change soon!
     
    wragge11, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  6. mabsj2

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    why does Apple have to sell the distribution rights to one company yet it can make more money when the I Phone is open to any carrier??
     
    mabsj2, Mar 25, 2008 IP
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    djacobs Well-Known Member

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    What makes you think Apple will benefit from making the iPhone open to any carrier. In order to do that, they must support each carriers network. Sticking with AT&T's EDGE network is simple. Not to mention they actually get a monthly share of revenue from each AT&T customer.

    Besides, Apple is still making money from people who are unlocking iPhones to use with other carriers. While at the same time, Apple doesn't have to provide support for these users.
     
    djacobs, Mar 25, 2008 IP
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    i read some articles about the I Phone and discovered that AT&T paid some money for the production of the Phone. so that explains why it was given rights to distribute the phone in the US.
     
    mabsj2, Apr 22, 2008 IP