Vodafone wants to carry the 3G iPhone?
Posted by Dusan on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 at 5:14 am under Rumors, iPhone, Apple, Vodafone, Devices
File this “way to early to talk about it,” but apparently the Big Red is looking forward to the iPhone 2 which reportedly should come with a built-in 3G radio. According to Vodafone’s CEO, they will “absolutely” negotiate with Apple to carry their handset as soon as Jobs&Co make it 3G enabled.
Somehow, I don’t buy this. The main problem was in lack of control by the carrier, not the built-in hardware. Vodafone and other major carriers don’t like the whole iPhone idea where Apple gets piece of the profits, plus the control over the customer’s experience. In addition, Vodafone has invested tons of money to make its own music store, which would directly compete with Apple’s iTunes. On the other hand, this may happen if Apple proves it can actually bring additional cash to its carrier-partners. iPhone is coming to UK next month, can’t wait to see the first figures…
[Via: iPhonic.tv]
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