"IMHO IIRC" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.NOSPAM> wrote:

> >> As far as comparison, Apple has pretty much admitted their deal with
> >> AT&T was a HORRIBLE mistake and the iPhone will likely be available to
> >> all carriers as soon as the current contract expires so if you want an
> >> iPhone you'll probably be able to get one in 18 months or so from any
> >> carrier.
> >>
> > I thought the contract with AT&T was a 5 year exclusive one?
>
> I thought the same thing, but everyone seems to be saying it was only 2
> years.

yeah, it's 2 years. early reports said 5 years, but recently analysts
have learned it's just 2 years with Apple having the option to extended
it.