AT&T hoping the iPhone has coattails

Iria · Jun 25, 2007, 01:25 AM

Source: News.com
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SAN FRANCISCO--When the iPhone goes on sale next Friday, people are likely to flood AT&T Wireless and Apple stores to check out the new device. But will the curiosity translate into big business for AT&T?

Industry analysts and executives offer mixed opinions about how much the iPhone will shake up the wireless business. They are torn, too, about how much it will benefit AT&T--Apple's exclusive partner--in its fierce competition with Verizon, Sprint Nextel and other carriers.

Jun 25, 2007, 01:25 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	AT&T hoping the iPhone has coattails Source: News.com _______ SAN FRANCISCO--When the iPhone goes on sale next Friday, people are likely to flood AT&T Wireless and Apple stores to check out the new device. But will the curiosity translate into big business for AT&T? Industry analysts and executives offer mixed opinions about how much the iPhone will shake up the wireless business. They are torn, too, about how much it will benefit AT&T--Apple's exclusive partner--in its fierce competition with Verizon, Sprint Nextel and other carriers.