02 iPhone rumour is only speculation
New Media Age report that O2 and Carphone Warehouse have both dismissed speculation that either has completed a deal to receive the iPhone on an exclusive basis.
Rumours surrounding Apple's new device which combines a phone and iPod have heightened following its launch in the US on 29 June.
Operator Cingular was chosen as the exclusive partner in the US and Apple is believed to be keen to adopt a similar strategy for its UK deployment. However, no launch date has yet been announced.
While Vodafone and T-Mobile have each been linked to Apple this week, recent reports suggest that O2 and Carphone Warehouse have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to win the highly prized phone.
However, both companies moved to dismiss the reports.
"There is no deal, it's all rumours," said a spokesman for O2.
His comments were echoed by a Carphone Warehouse representative who said he expected Apple to opt for a joint release with both an operator and network agnostic retailer.
"As the largest retailer we are in with a shout but it's all complete speculation," he said.
New Media Age report that O2 and Carphone Warehouse have both dismissed speculation that either has completed a deal to receive the iPhone on an exclusive basis.
Rumours surrounding Apple's new device which combines a phone and iPod have heightened following its launch in the US on 29 June.
Operator Cingular was chosen as the exclusive partner in the US and Apple is believed to be keen to adopt a similar strategy for its UK deployment. However, no launch date has yet been announced.
While Vodafone and T-Mobile have each been linked to Apple this week, recent reports suggest that O2 and Carphone Warehouse have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to win the highly prized phone.
However, both companies moved to dismiss the reports.
"There is no deal, it's all rumours," said a spokesman for O2.
His comments were echoed by a Carphone Warehouse representative who said he expected Apple to opt for a joint release with both an operator and network agnostic retailer.
"As the largest retailer we are in with a shout but it's all complete speculation," he said.