AT&T's exclusive deal with Apple ends in 2010. Rumors have been flying about whether or not Apple will remain faithful to Ma Bell or get a little action on the side with Verizon. People on both sides of this debate raise some key points...

Ok, I won't try to sugar coat it, Apple has a history of a wandering eye. Though beginning exclusive deals with AT&T all over the world, Apple has, in the end, signed with multiple carriers in dozens of countries. Can anyone that looks as good as an iProduct stay faithful? Clearly a lifetime of fidelity isn't in the cards for Apple and AT&T, but there are some strong arguments that AT&T will be able to score one more contract before sharing the iPhone love.

Most compelling are the logistical realities prohibiting a Verizon/Apple union. Verizon currently uses a CDMA network. Apple would have to create a phone to comply with this technology, which is kind of a problem since even Verizon plans on phasing it out by 2012 and replacing it with LTE (AT&T also plans to use this). Why would Apple spend time, brilliance and cash creating a phone that would begin a quick death from conception? Some people are speculating that talks between Verizon and Apple are essentially Verizon's attempt to keep more people from switching carriers with vague rumors (vaporware anyone?).

Can you sort out this love triangle? If so, BetUS is taking odds on all sorts of iLove action.

Labels: Apple, gambling, iPhone, iPod, Sportbet, Verizon

posted by Mary at 3:44 PM