The mom and pop stores in this analogy are the multitude of devices which are not produced by Apple and provide the same features, like Android phones and phones which are trivial to flash your own custom OS and software on. So no, your analogy does not support your conclusions.

It is not about devices, but rather about mobile OSs. There are only two really viable ones for practical use.

And one gives you the control you want over your device ie. sideloading and alternative app stores right? So why not simply purchase devices that use that operating system?

Because I have other interests and preferences when purchasing a device.

You agree with ATT that they should never have been forced to allow other people to plug their phones in?

You can always just build your own phone network if you don't like it!

You are on the wrong side of history.

You state it is trivial to use Android as an alternative.

How is the data checkout working on iOS to migrate to Android?