Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phones Headed to AT&T - Lauren Goode - Mobile - AllThingsD

I wonder if this is creative spin control and if Verizon simply opted out

"AT&T announced today that Nokia’s new flagship phone, the Lumia 920, will be available exclusively through the wireless carrier. AT&T will offer the midrange 820 Lumia, as well. Both 4G LTE-compatible phones are expected to hit the market in November; pricing for the devices is still unknown."

Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phones Headed to AT&T - Lauren Goode - Mobile - AllThingsD