AT&T breaks Q3 records with 3.2 million iPhone activations
10/25/2009 06:55:00 PM - 0 comments
While the whole iPhone fraternity kept guessing about AT&T’s future with Apple iPhone, the carrier proved to the world that what they mean is business and ‘Financial results indeed speaks greater than mere speculations’. The telecom giant last Thursday has announced its better-than-ever Q3 results with the largest total quarterly activation till date - 3.2 million iPhone activations.
And to add to the celebration comes the news that nearly 40 percent were customers of the3.2 million iPhone activations were new to AT&T. The AT&T Q3 report further reveals that the carrier network has also added 4.3 million postpaid 3G devices and also has a 2 million increase in total number of wireless subscribers, which was the highest third-quarter gain in company history.
Can AT&T retain its exclusivity with Apple iPhone post 2010?
Will that work in its favor when Apple decides its exclusivity partner post the expiring of the 2010 contract with AT&T? Well, the mood in the AT&T camp is upbeat with the new fiscal report. The AT&T CEO has admitted that the Apple-AT&T exclusivity contract may not run forever; however, their legacy of having a superb portfolio will continue to enthrall customers even after its association with the iPhone connection is gone.
Technically, AT&T even if it loses exclusivity, it will be the only carrier with HSPA 7.2 and (new devices) will work on their network faster. Coming to the speculation being rife about Apple carrying out talks with Verizon, its recent association with Google Android has put all speculations to rest.
So, what is Apple Inc. thinking; well, you just need to wait and watch. And we promise to keep you updated with the latest buzz as it reaches us.
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Posted: Seuli.B
And to add to the celebration comes the news that nearly 40 percent were customers of the3.2 million iPhone activations were new to AT&T. The AT&T Q3 report further reveals that the carrier network has also added 4.3 million postpaid 3G devices and also has a 2 million increase in total number of wireless subscribers, which was the highest third-quarter gain in company history.
Can AT&T retain its exclusivity with Apple iPhone post 2010?
Will that work in its favor when Apple decides its exclusivity partner post the expiring of the 2010 contract with AT&T? Well, the mood in the AT&T camp is upbeat with the new fiscal report. The AT&T CEO has admitted that the Apple-AT&T exclusivity contract may not run forever; however, their legacy of having a superb portfolio will continue to enthrall customers even after its association with the iPhone connection is gone.
Technically, AT&T even if it loses exclusivity, it will be the only carrier with HSPA 7.2 and (new devices) will work on their network faster. Coming to the speculation being rife about Apple carrying out talks with Verizon, its recent association with Google Android has put all speculations to rest.
So, what is Apple Inc. thinking; well, you just need to wait and watch. And we promise to keep you updated with the latest buzz as it reaches us.
Stay Connected!
Posted: Seuli.B
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