As you know, Apple and AT&T have an exclusivity agreement. Up until recently it was thought to expire in 2009, but now it seems AT&T may have one more year to firmly connect themselves with the device.

USA Today is reporting that 2010 is now the magic number when other carriers can pick up the iPhone. But I can't help but wonder if extending the contract is a good move on Apple's part? After all, AT&T has many known problems and their reception is definitely not the best out there. 

In fact, the one thing I don't like about the iPhone is the AT&T part. Hopefully customers won't become too irritated and will be accepting of the ability to choose their desired carrier come the new decade. 

[via The iPhone Blog]