Fred Wilson

When they can get out of that AT&T deal, or maybe they still want to reward them for their faith in the phone so early... - Ben Parr

well, if you drop "iphone" from formula, and give definition instead - you might get positive answer, again not necessarily from Apple ;) - silpol

It's not just apple at fault. I agree, that would be a better investment. - Sandra Fernandez

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. - Rafi Kam

of course the only other network said phone would work on in the US is t-mobile, which is arguably worse. - Jake

some think it's coming soon http://news.cnet.com/8301-1350... - Bill Seitz

It's easy, come to europe! - Ben Borges via fftogo

my last two devices have been unlocked, can't imagine why we still buy phones from the phone company. It reminds me of the old Ma Bell days. We had fewer choices then, too. - Aura Mae

The exclusive contract with AT&T was for 5 years, so at least 4 more years. ( I don't see AT&T giving that up ) - Christopher Ricca via twhirl

wouldn't that be against Apple DNA? they always seem to prefer controlling the whole chain rather than making things agnostic. - berkay

Now that Apple isn't getting a kickback from AT&T, it is more likely they'd be willing to go open, but contracts are contracts.. - Adam

As a matter of fact, I have spent more than 500$ on a Nokia N95 and can use it anywhere. Love it. - Nikos Anagnostou