Rumor Mill
No Commitment on iPhone
The point of them having an exclusive on the iPhone was so they could rope people into a two year contract with them, gaining the guaranteed $30 feature and minimum $40 voice plan.
I mean, for the consumer it would be awesome, but it would be a stupid business move for AT&T considering hoards of people would be buying the product to unlock and put on T-Mo or to sell to the overseas market. Apple would be the only business to benefit if they offered it no contract.
although....it would make sense. sell the phone at a higher price without a contract. then if you want service, you have to get a contract. sneaky sneaky....sounds more like something big red would pull