Apple have never shown any interest in being friends with the carriers. Since day one of their foray into the mobile phone business, they've been barely tolerat

Apple have never shown any interest in being friends with the carriers. Since day one of their foray into the mobile phone business, they've been barely tolerating their partner carriers - like a horrible roommate, you cannot kick out because you need their share of the rent. It's just now Apple feel strong and established enough to completely shun them.