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If Apple is letting go of the monthly revenue from AT&T;service, it is only because there is a new revenue stream for them -the AppStore. Contrary to the break even model of iTunes, the AppStore promises to bring in enough profits to allow for the reduced iphone price, much like how the game console model works. Once the pro apps and high end games start rolling out, and businesses across the globe begin adoption of the platform, the windfall for Apple will be enormous. I don't think the cell phone manufacturers can duplicate that.