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The Apple/ATT Monopoly?
Is there an Anti-trust issue with Apple, creators of the iPhone, and AT&T given that if a person purchases an iPhone, they are forced contractually to do business with AT&T and required to be locked in contract terms?
It seems to be very anti-capitalistic. Why aren't attorney's suing apple and AT&T?
It seems a bit anti-consumer.
2 Answers
- Miss OliviaLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
I understand where you are coming from, but I don't see it as a Monopoly. Why? Because there are dozens, if not hundreds, of other cell phone models, plans and options. One doesn't necessarily have to have an iPhone for their cell.
But, if you *really* want an iPhone but don't want that plan, get an iPod Touch. It can do everything an iPhone can except make calls and take pictures. I personally own a cheap prepaid cell but use my Touch for everything else ;)
- TxJLv 51 decade ago
The fact that you have the choice of 2000 other phones or several carriers is the reason its not a monopoly. You want an iphone? Accept the conditions, or choose another phone.
