I think you answered your own question. There are rumors.
I've read the S8 Active will be an exclusive to AT&T "only for a limited time." Now, does that mean that it will be an exclusive to AT&T for a couple of months and then be on other carriers? Or does it mean that it will be for sale on AT&T for only a couple of months and then *poof* it's not for sale anywhere?
I am extremely interested in the answers to these questions. I see that 4,000 mAh battery, beautiful display screen, and awesome camera and want to be able to use it on Verizon.