Time Warner Cable's financial results contradict its argument it has to go to metered broadband -- and no amount of "consumer education will change that fact.

Rumors are flying hot and heavy that AT&T is seeking to extend its deal with Apple as the exclusive U.S. carrier for the iPhone. The original deal between the two companies runs out next year. From a purely consumer standpoint, we hope Apple dumps its pact with AT&T and unlocks the uber popular iPhone so it can work on any wireless carrier network.