The iPhone (and to a lesser extent, other smartphones) have been called both a blessing and a curse for AT&T. Why do you suppose this is so? You may refer to the following articles for more information:

AT&T hurrying massive network update for new iPhone launch (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/03/att_hurrying_massive_network_update_for_new_iphone_launch.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.)

AT&T, Apple Bicker over Wireless Congestion (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Apple-Bicker-Over-Wireless-Congestion-104128 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.)

2. Show your understanding of the economics and competitive forces of the telecom industry. Discuss why Verizon chose to go with fiber. Do you think this was a wise decision or not? Why? Feel free to do additional research to back up your argument.

3. What factors shape the profitability of the mobile wireless provider industry? How do these economics compare with the cable and wire line industry? Who are the major players and which would you invest in? Why?

4. Have you ever lost communication accesswirelessly or via wired connection? What caused the loss or outage?