Apple COO Tim Cook Defends AT&T

Apple COO Tim Cook Defends AT&T

Apple COO Tim Cook says AT&T isn't so bad. Plus he's personally review AT&T's plans to fix its network.

With rumors swirling that Apple this week may announce the end of its exclusive contract with AT&T, Apple COO Tim Cook defended the much-vilified company.

During Apple’s Q1 financial conference call, Cook acknowledged AT&T had “issues” in some cities, but had worked out a plan to fix them. The plan was drawn with Apple’s approval and cooperation.

Said Cook:

“AT&T is a great partner. You know, we’ve been working with them since before the first iPhone. In the vast majority of locations, they provide a great experience. But there have been issues in some cities. They have acknowledged this and developed a plan to make things better and we have personally reviewed them.”

Cook said he has “very high confidence” that AT&T’s issues can be resolved.

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Via Digital Daily.

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  • Mattzook

    The next Apple CEO.

  • http://www.grinningidiot.com JAYnLA

    I’ll switch to Verizon at the very first opportunity. There — AT&T problems be gone!

  • mac

    AT&T had 3 years to fix problems.