Apple poised to renew AT&T iPhone exclusivity

Say it ain`t so, Apple, say it ain`t so.

Speculation leading up to the iPad debut here in San Francisco had AT&T losing iPhone exclusivity. Thanks a lot “insider sources”. Anyways, that rumor is apparently dead and it appears neither T-Mobile nor Verizon are going to be getting the iPhone.

Hand me a tissue.

Thanks.

According to reports, analysts have chimed in saying that because of the exclusive iPad deal that AT&T has with Apple, it seems very likely that Apple is going to extend the iPhone contract until at least 2011 which means that the device won`t be showing up elsewhere any time this year.

The only positive thing here is that AT&T has, according to them, been making strides to improve their service in metropolitan areas, San Francisco being one of those places. However, with the iPad being released next month, the carrier is going to have its hands full and I would be surprised if we see any significant changes for the better.

While this may seem a little bit surprising considering how bad AT&T has been rated, the fact that Apple stood by AT&T with the release of the iPad should have been indication that this would happen.

It should be noted that even though analysts are saying that the iPhone will be staying on AT&T`s network this year, they also seem to agree that a move to another network or networks is inevitable.

Just not this year.

Well, San Francisco, it looks like we`re in for another potentially long year of dropped calls, mysterious voicemails and missed calls unless AT&T makes good on its promise.

On a completely unrelated note, pigs have apparently been spotted with wings over the Transamerica building.

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