That would be a silly plan, because the US is a relatively small market for mobile phones. Far better to produce a phone with which it can conquer the rest of the world with.
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T-Mobile to Sell iPhone in Germany: November 1st?
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That would be a silly plan, because the US is a relatively small market for mobile phones. Far better to produce a phone with which it can conquer the rest of the world with.
German Magazine "Der Spiegel" has also picked up the story:
http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,492222,00.html
I just can't think of a phone not having UMTS capability nowadays. It's just a no-go. Surfing the web or checking mail is a pain without UMTS...
And as said before: the companies in europe paid billions in cash for their 3G licences, so i'm sure they want to use them...
http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,492222,00.html
I just can't think of a phone not having UMTS capability nowadays. It's just a no-go. Surfing the web or checking mail is a pain without UMTS...
And as said before: the companies in europe paid billions in cash for their 3G licences, so i'm sure they want to use them...
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No, not fair enough. The European and Asian cell phone makers ALWAYS produce better phones for Europe and Asia than the U.S. It's about time that we get something first.
I think it's funny how you Europeans actually think Apple will release the iPhone with 3G only to Europe. When it is released in Europe, it will most likely be 3G and the U.S. model will be updated simultaneously.
Also, I'm not sure how many times it has been said but AT&T is the EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER IN THE U.S.!
No, not fair enough. The European and Asian cell phone makers ALWAYS produce better phones for Europe and Asia than the U.S. It's about time that we get something first.
I think it's funny how you Europeans actually think Apple will release the iPhone with 3G only to Europe. When it is released in Europe, it will most likely be 3G and the U.S. model will be updated simultaneously.
Also, I'm not sure how many times it has been said but AT&T is the EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER IN THE U.S.!
I'm sure Apple isn't going to worry about what is 'fair' but rather what will make the most profit. And that will be a 3G phone for the rest of world markets.
Well, if T-Mobile are going to sell the iPhone in Germany, I hope they sell it in the UK because I'm with T-Mobile and I won't have to switch! YAY!
I hope they allow Pay as you go! Hate contracts!
WTF!?
America gets almost everything before Europe does in terms of technology!
Computer games, games consoles, the actual iPhone itself...
Think about things before you write them, thanks.
I hope they allow Pay as you go! Hate contracts!
WTF!?
America gets almost everything before Europe does in terms of technology!
Computer games, games consoles, the actual iPhone itself...
Think about things before you write them, thanks.
at 11.6mm thick though? By friend's Dopod D810 is 3G but is pretty thick and the battery is pretty hefty
but still a quote of "Rheinische Post"
A vodafone employee (germany) said that it is just a rumor and they wouldn't comment rumors.
yea the iphone is extremely thin, you've gotta come to the states and hold one.. you'll be amazed
3g
I'm sure 3G will be in the rest of the world markets, but also in the U.S.
For all the people who say lack of coverage, that simply isn't true! AT&T has a growing 3G network that covers the most populous areas, and most of their other phones are already 3G enabled, which is why everyone was so disappointed that the iPhone (of all phones) didn't include it.
For all the people saying battery drain, most 3G enabled phones can switch to EDGE, and will do so by default when no 3G is available.
It's a lose-lose situation not having 3G.
EDIT: You're also right about them making profits, which is why they WILL release a 3G phone so soon after the first on came ot. For all thoe saying, they'll never abandon the early -adopters, I don't know what you're thinking, of course they will, they know the early adopters have money and will buy again. Look at the 2 month difference between Apple TV models or the 3 month difference between iMac G5 2.0 and iMac Core Duo. I'm sure they will provide firmware updates, but they certainly aren't going to be "afraid" to release new hardware.
I'm sure 3G will be in the rest of the world markets, but also in the U.S.
For all the people who say lack of coverage, that simply isn't true! AT&T has a growing 3G network that covers the most populous areas, and most of their other phones are already 3G enabled, which is why everyone was so disappointed that the iPhone (of all phones) didn't include it.
For all the people saying battery drain, most 3G enabled phones can switch to EDGE, and will do so by default when no 3G is available.
It's a lose-lose situation not having 3G.
EDIT: You're also right about them making profits, which is why they WILL release a 3G phone so soon after the first on came ot. For all thoe saying, they'll never abandon the early -adopters, I don't know what you're thinking, of course they will, they know the early adopters have money and will buy again. Look at the 2 month difference between Apple TV models or the 3 month difference between iMac G5 2.0 and iMac Core Duo. I'm sure they will provide firmware updates, but they certainly aren't going to be "afraid" to release new hardware.
Will be there in December for the Hawaii Marathon so I was planning on getting a fix then
EDIT: the thing I love is that it is even thinner than my V3i and it does heaps more as well
WTF!?
America gets almost everything before Europe does in terms of technology!
Computer games, games consoles, the actual iPhone itself...
Think about things before you write them, thanks.
I guess a 3G version will have to be a little thicker. Shame but inevitable.
I think he was referring to phone technology.
Are you sure about games consoles? Most of those start off in Japan.
Ahh welcome to the UK, you have made a mistake to move to this **** hole
Moving to London. I was born in Cardiff, but have spent the last 12 years in the Bahamas/Canada. I miss the UK. But yeah, we'll see what happens with the UK iPhone...
No, but entirely willing to broaden my provincial horizons. Recommendations?
[I'll cease hijacking this thread now.]
Budweiser is great beer!
Forgive me; Czech Budvar is indeed great beer.
American Budweiser tastes like it was made with a Soda-Stream
One thing I have been curious about is if there is any mention of AT&T on the body of the phone itself?
From what I have seen in a lot of countries around the world, and increasingly more so here in Australia too, is that Carriers have the logo's on the phone, which is something I really don't like that much.
I haven't been able to see anything in the photo's people have taken, but I was curious about the text on the back of the phone.
From what I have seen in a lot of countries around the world, and increasingly more so here in Australia too, is that Carriers have the logo's on the phone, which is something I really don't like that much.
I haven't been able to see anything in the photo's people have taken, but I was curious about the text on the back of the phone.
The best part about this is that again I'll only get one bill since I have T-Mobile landline, DSL, and cellular at my flat in Budapest. Hopefully, the next version will incorporate the Cisco networking thing that if I don't have service at my house it will just switch over to wifi over skype or whatever.
Agreed, I don't believe that Apple will upgrade the iPhone hardware before sometime next year (It takes time for design, testing, and approval. The current 3G chips will not fit in the iPhone packaging so it's not a trivial update). The countries that require 3G will get the iPhone but it will not be this year. Those countries that demand an unlocked phone will never see one at least until the AT&T agreement is concluded (5 years I believe).
German "Handelsblatt" denies the article of the "Rheinische Post"
Source: http://www.handelsblatt.com/news/Un...um-deutschen-iphone-vertrieb-geht-weiter.html
Please please please allow that phone to work on T-Mobile in the states. PLEASE! I have a birthday in November and this would be the best news for the year thus far. (3G on the same frequency is pushing it, but I can hope for that too!)