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It seems to me that if Apple is truly going to contract with Verizon, it would have been better for them to clearly advertise that impending change. “Rumors” that this is coming, just isn’t enough to keep a good many of us waiting, and waiting and waiting.

They cannot without materially damaging their current contract partner AT&T. If they were to have a future contract with Verizon or any other carrier, and were to advertise that fact, AT&T would have a restraint of trade case against Apple that would be a slam-dunk in the courts, as they could easily demonstrate that customers who would consider switching to AT&T would decide to wait for the announced iPhone on (insert name of carrier her). Instant proof of financial damage... and fodder for a lawsuit.

Until the current contract term is complete, Apple must abide by that contract and the partnership it entails. Unless AT&T releases them from that contract, or materially violates the terms of that contract, Apple is stuck with them.