And more good news for iPhone lovers in the USA:

t was not a good day for Apple and AT&T as a federal Judge applied the class action status to lawsuit against the two companies. Both iPhone maker and iPhone exclusive carrier are facing the suite <sic> against the practice of locking the most popular smart-phone to only one carrier in the country. According to AP report, first lawsuit was filed several months after the release of first generation iPhone however amended complaint was filed in the mid of 2008.
The iPhone exclusivity contract between Apple and AT&T is considered as a biggest hurdle in the launching of Verizon iPhone. However there are other reports which are indicating that Apple, Verizon and AT&T have already worked out for the issue. Reports are indicating that Apple will release Verizon iPhone in the first month of 2011. Some think that T-Mobile iPhone and Sprint iPhone may also follow the Verizon iPhone.