You couldn't find two companies with more different cultures, but for the sake of smartphone users (and people who like to make clear, uninterrupted telephone calls) I hope the two have a happy and fruitful relationship.

A Ready-made Market

The bottom line: As was seen in Consumer Reports' recent phone and network satisfaction report, there's still a wireless service.

PCWorld tests show that the AT&T data network is , but we have reason to believe that the carrier's remains very unreliable in many areas.

This really involves two groups of people-current iPhone users who would rather give up the phone than sign another service contract with AT&T, and people who want to get an iPhone but have heard over and over that the AT&T network is, uh, unsatisfactory.