It is because AT&T network can't handle the load. Some people think it is a double standard where other devices on their network do have apps like slingbox and google voice. But the number of iphones by far out number the other devices. AT&T doesn't have a fiber network as extensive as what Verizon does, to act as a backbone for their cell network, they keep making promises but nothing happens. In fact Comcast could provide better service if they put up cell towers and allowed iphone traffic.
AT&T complete underestimated how big the iphone was going to be. Their network at this point cannot handle 5+ million subscribers using iphones, and all the features that the iphone provides. Iphones use more data all other phones, it is more in line with pc data consumption. Verizon may not provide better service, they don't have a phone at the moment that comes close to the amount of data usage that the iphone has. Maybe when they get the Pre next year we will see just how their network stands up.
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