The iPhone and the 700-Megahertz Spectrum

Interesting to note that not only has AT&T announced it will bid in the 700 mhz auction next year but also has acquired for $2.5 billion from Aloha Partners LP the largest swath of 700 mhz licences in the US. AT&T sems to be getting into this spectrum in a big way. If the spectrum provides a superior broadband experience, Apple's hand will be forced, and it will have to add connectivity to the network for the iPhone. A side effect is that Apple would also have to follow the spectrum's requirements for openness.