AT&T warns exclusivity for 'a number of attractive handsets' will end

AT&T warns exclusivity for 'a number of attractive handsets' will end

from AppleInsider


In its latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, AT&T has made mention of its exclusivity agreements for smartphones, and attempted to argue that the company would remain strong after those expire, though Apple's iPhone was not specifically named.

AT&T Tells SEC: ‘Attractive Handset’ Exclusivity to End

from Cult of Mac by Ed Sutherland




It is only three words, but it was enough to get speculation revved-up: Is AT&T admitting it’s iPhone deal is coming to a close? In a late-Friday filing with the Security and Exchange Commission, Apple’s U.S. partner told regulators exclusivity contracts on ‘a number of attractive handsets’ are about to end.

 

What I don't understand is what prompted him to relay this tidbit of information. No one truly knows when the deal between AT&T and Apple ends so were there grumbling from stock holders?

Honestly if the remain competitive with their pricing model (with Verizon atleast) they should not really see a huge change in new subscribers.

 

In market news today, the Dow was down and AT&T was up.