Ralph de la Vega

USAToday has the quote in this article, straight from AT&T Wireless's CEO Ralph de la Vega: "You can use any handset on our network you want...We don't prohibit it, or even police it."

Apparently this isn't really new, its just that AT&T is finally admitting it:

AT&T for years kept quiet the fact that wireless customers had the option of using devices and applications other than those offered by AT&T. But now salespeople in AT&T phone stores will make sure that consumers "know all their options" before making a final purchase.

The AT&T wireless chief won't say whether AT&T plans to launch a marketing campaign to push "open" platforms, but allows that might be a possibility.

Well damn. It's been a busy few weeks in the American wireless world -- Android, Verizon, and now AT&T. I need a drink.