Apple iPhone and AT&T

[Wayne Luke]

Originally Posted by Weapon-x

And yes Apple did make a big mistake in locking the phones. .... Apple is gaining so much money because people are realizing they can have there own iPhone without AT&T.

Not really.. Every iPhone sold by AT&T is subsidized by $200. This brings the cost down for the consumer and allows Apple to make more profits. This is why you have to have a 2 year contract. Of course Apple could just deny any Internet service to iPhones not purchased through their providers. In Germany its T-Mobile, simply because they are the largest provider there. Same with AT&T here.

However people are suing and a law will probably be passed preventing such locking. The effects though is that free phones with service will disappear and phone prices will increase 50-80%.

Personally, I like AT&T wireless service. I don't live in a large city and get great service with them.