Although we’ve heard this before, this time the source seems more valid than ever. Apparently, iPhone will be announced during the upcoming Apple Expo in Paris next week and will start selling on November 29, 2007. The exclusive carrier is France Telecom owned Orange, which will sell Apple’s handset — we’re not sure it’s 4GB or 8GB version — for 300 EUR with an appropriate contract. In addition, we know this WON’T be the 3G iPhone and that there WON’T be any unlimited data plans, although I’m sure Orange and Apple will also prepare some iPhone-specific contracts.
It’s interesting to note how Orange refused to sell the Nokia N81 because of built-in music store, yet agreed to sell the iPhone. Guess partnership with Apple will bring them tons of publicity. Otherwise, I don’t get why would they go against additional ARPU.
[Via: CrunchGear]
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