Evidence of network non-exclusivity on Apple.com/UK?

[applemax]

Interesting when you see this image (and all of the others) on Apple.com

http://www.apple.com/iphone/gallery/#image3

... it has an AT&T logo on the top of the phone in the carrier field.

However, here on the UK pages

http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/gallery/#image3

... there is no network listed AND no reference to O2 on the iPhone pages whatsoever apart from the Where To Buy page


Could this be referencing non-exclusive network deals?

 

[nickspohn]

We know as much as you know.

 

[mmoosa]

we do know o2 is offering a payg version, but hmmm maybe they'l be unlocked because the requirements also dont state an o2 wireless service whereas in the US it states AT&T wireless service

what i think is going on, is that apple has given o2 and cpwh the full selling rights for the iphone this being able to sell a payg vers. while increasing their profit margins. If apple were to sell the iphone in their stores, o2 would't get a penny on contract and on payg.

The bottom line is they will be making business from the sale of the iphone with regards to the payg vers. and thats why they wont be available at apple stores.

 

[bentoms]

nope..

I think they have used the same images for all non-us countries;

http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/gallery/#image3

http://www.apple.com/pt/iphone/gallery/#image3

http://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/lt/

All taken from the link here.

 

[Leemo]

nope..

I think they have used the same images for all non-us countries;

http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/gallery/#image3

http://www.apple.com/pt/iphone/gallery/#image3

http://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/lt/

All taken from the link here.

What he said.

It's already been talked about.