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This marriage can't end soon enough

andy2373

Jul 19, 2010, 4:10 PM

A new report detailing the relationship between Apple and AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the U.S., reveals that Apple CEO Steve Jobs allegedly considered dropping AT&T numerous times, and considered leaving for Verizon as far back as 2007.

The tense relationship between Apple and AT&T is detailed in this month's issue of Wired magazine. Though the article is not yet available online, it was summarized Monday by Jason D. O'Grady of ZDNet.

The article compares the relationship between AT&T and Apple as a loveless celebrity marriage -- one that went wrong quickly after the honeymoon ended. Apple was unwilling to restrict the Internet capabilities of the iPhone, while AT&T struggled to meet the overwhelming pres
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JeffroPuff

Jul 19, 2010, 4:45 PM
yaaaaaawn....
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sweetlucky

Jul 20, 2010, 12:02 PM
boring we all know apple sucks
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BeachSlapped

Jul 19, 2010, 11:25 PM
this sounds like a story a 14 yrs old came up with. Next.....
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schlittertex

Jul 20, 2010, 12:56 PM
Yeah, I am not sure why this is supposed to be shocking. The iPhone's reception issues go back to prior models are hardware issues and not network.

I don't work for ATT or Apple. No horse in the race. I don't like how having a blackberry and an iPod touch seems a better option than an iPhone.

The network is fine, not perfect but fine. And if verizon fanboys want to say the iPhone will work so much better on ATT, fine, but hardware is hardware.
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spinster

Jul 20, 2010, 8:16 PM
Thanks andy2373, I found this interesting. Please don't listen to these immature, nasty people making fun of this info. They are just jealous that they didn't get to post it.

Thanks again. Don't be afraid to post more, THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY!!!!
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retrolike

Jul 20, 2010, 9:47 PM
uhhh yeah...dont be afraid...uh huh. 😲
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