Huawei’s U.S. distribution plans are thwarted again as AT&T reportedly backs out of a deal

Techcrunch ---------- Huawei’s CES press conference isn’t until later today, but the company’s already having a rough time of it. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, AT&T has backed out of a deal with the Chinese smartphone maker — the latest in a series of setbacks as the company attempts to gain a foothold in the U.S. The U.S. has been something of a white whale for the handset maker, which currently ranks as the world’s No. 3 brand behind the more familiar Apple and Samsung. While the market has shifted somewhat in recent years, carrier deals still comprise the vast majority of smartphone purchases here in the States. Those deals, however, have remained elusive for the company. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.