Microsoft bets on AT&T with latest Lumia, will also sell both new phones unlocked

Microsoft's new Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones announced earlier this week are especially hard to acquire outside of the company's official stores. Executives didn't originally disclose carrier information onstage and, when pressed for details today, said AT&T would sell the smaller, 5.2-inch Lumia 950, though not as an exclusive. While owning up to the lack of carrier support, Microsoft said its focus is mainly on selling the devices unlocked for now.

"We're refocusing our channel strategy, narrowing it in the short-term and plan for broader operator availability longer term. While there was interest across the board from U.S. operators, currently we've made the decision to have AT&T carry the Lumia 950, and then sell both the Lumia...

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