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T-Mobile to Sell iPhone in Germany: November 1st?
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There is no AT&T logo on the device. It only has an Apple logo on the back. It has an AT&T "virtual logo" on the status bar after activation.
There is no AT&T logo on the device. It only has an Apple logo on the back. It has an AT&T "virtual logo" on the status bar after activation.
Vodafone are actually the largest operator in the UK, in terms of connected user base. O2 and Voda usually shift position from time to time. Orange have been third for quite some time.
To put t-mobile into perspective, information is two years out of date now though - Interestingly enough if you take into account the number of connections registered with virtual mobile operators, then t-mobiles network actually comes out on top in terms of connected user base:
In 2005 the UK had 67,908,546 subscriptions in total, or a 113.4% penetration rate.
Rank Operator technology Subscribers
(in millions) Ownership
1 T-Mobile UMTS, GSM 17.2 (December 2005) Deutsche Telekom
2 Vodafone UMTS, GSM 16.33 (December 2005) Vodafone
3 O2 UMTS, GSM 15.98 (December 2005) Telefónica 2
4 Orange UMTS, GSM 14.86 (December 2005) France Télécom
5 3 UMTS 3.59 1 Hutchison Whampoa
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Some guys over at Apfeltalk forums called Tmobile and it was confirmed. Or at least that is what they were told.
November in 5 years may be
if EDGE is the case in EU what about the wifi
How common are free WiFi access points through out Europe? From memory Germany wasn't too bad when I was there, so if there is an abundance of free/open WiFi would it not be an okay alternative to 3G?
I mean throughout the EU not just in Germany. Maybe the teleco's could offer access to dedicated wifi networks with the monthly fees. Might the pain out of using EDGE in some areas
How common are free WiFi access points through out Europe? From memory Germany wasn't too bad when I was there, so if there is an abundance of free/open WiFi would it not be an okay alternative to 3G?
I mean throughout the EU not just in Germany. Maybe the teleco's could offer access to dedicated wifi networks with the monthly fees. Might the pain out of using EDGE in some areas
Apple has an exclusive agreement with AT&T in the states. Either switch to AT&T or wait till the agreement runs out (5 years I believe) and hope that T-Mobile in the states picks up the iPhone.
Well, of course. I enjoy Talisker often. Nearly as often as Lagavulin 12yr.
The request was for Irish whisky recommendations.
Apparently, London has the best wifi coverage of any city in the world.
That's not a bad idea including wifi with a service plan; does AT&T do that in the US? Still think you'd need 3G, though.
iPhone + Germany = T-Mobile
iPhone + Germany = T-Mobile
Deutsche Telekom's mobile-phone unit cuts deal with Apple for iPhone service in Germany, according to Rheinische Post.
July 3, 2007
By Reuters
Deutsche Telekom's mobile phone unit T-Mobile clinched a deal to bring Apple's iPhone handset to Germany, according to a report in a German daily.
Without citing sources, the Rheinische Post said in a preview of a story to be published on Wednesday that T-Mobile is expected to sell the iPhone exclusively with a T-Mobile contract for around 450 euros ($612) starting Nov 1.
Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile were not immediately available for comment.
The iPhone, which comes with a built-in iPod, web browser, and e-mail software, went on sale in the United States on Friday.
Apple has signed up top U.S. telecoms operator AT&T in an exclusive deal for at least two years to sell the phone in the United States, where customers willing to sign a two-year contract are expected to pay $500 to $600 for a handset.
In Europe, Britain's Vodafone Group, Deutsche Telekom, Paris-based France Telecom, and Spain's Telefonica have been tipped as potential partners for Apple.
iPhone + Germany = T-Mobile
Deutsche Telekom's mobile-phone unit cuts deal with Apple for iPhone service in Germany, according to Rheinische Post.
July 3, 2007
By Reuters
Deutsche Telekom's mobile phone unit T-Mobile clinched a deal to bring Apple's iPhone handset to Germany, according to a report in a German daily.
Without citing sources, the Rheinische Post said in a preview of a story to be published on Wednesday that T-Mobile is expected to sell the iPhone exclusively with a T-Mobile contract for around 450 euros ($612) starting Nov 1.
Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile were not immediately available for comment.
The iPhone, which comes with a built-in iPod, web browser, and e-mail software, went on sale in the United States on Friday.
Apple has signed up top U.S. telecoms operator AT&T in an exclusive deal for at least two years to sell the phone in the United States, where customers willing to sign a two-year contract are expected to pay $500 to $600 for a handset.
In Europe, Britain's Vodafone Group, Deutsche Telekom, Paris-based France Telecom, and Spain's Telefonica have been tipped as potential partners for Apple.
I believe we got Pirates of the Caribbean a day earlier in the UK than America.
We are you all so fussed about 3G?? I really don't understand. I have a Vodagroan 3G mobile (SonyEricsson V600i), and don't use 3G AT ALL! I don't do video calls, I don't use MMS. The iPhone is right up my street as is! I don't know anyone that does use the 3G functionality of their phone, even though they might have it.
I do think Apple are going to struggle with a market that expects a free phone when they sign a contract. No-body here, except for business users pay for phones when they sign a contract. Having said that, I think my whole family want to buy an iPhone, and with the dollar getting weaker, we might see a better price yet (although I doubt it).
Free Wifi APs are not so common in germany...even in most hotels you have to pay for it...BUT... t-mobile owns a lot of wifi access points across germany. Most bars, if they offer wifi, have t-mobile hot-spots...
Do you have any idea what "socialist" means? Germany has never been socialist and there is no free-market economy in socialism. T-Mobile was not linked to German Telecom, it was German Telecom.
At least in these days they had properly qualified staff, real engineers and highly trained support staff (they could even talk you through jumper settings and alternate configurations on the phone)... thanks to free market and stock exchange you now have butchers and bakers installing phone lines and poor underpaid people with strange accents on the "hotline"... great improvement that
Cheers
What makes you sure they haven't already done it? Do you seriously think that this hasn't already been planned, built, tested and approved? They are hardly going to wait until the US launch and then start the next phase.
I feel happier now, knowing that about the film
The point of the iPhone is that it has a very useable web browser, for which you would use 3G.
Actually, I use 3G already on my SE phone and many people do. MMS messages are very popular and they do send quicker on 3G.
Bushmills - google it with your iPhone
No iPhone (yet). I carry a Blackberry for work, and really prefer a small phone for myself. Sticking with my Krzr for now.
Bushmills - I'll pick up some 16yr on the way home tonight.
Cheers!
To be honest then the way you use your phone i wouldnt bother with the iphone. I use 3G at least once a day either for web access, wap access or email on my phone. In fact if its not HSDPA 3G I think Apple would be missing a trick
German press says iPhone coming to Europe 1 November
German press says iPhone coming to Europe 1 November
T-Mobile rumoured to set date and price in Europe
by Stuart Miles
3 July 2007 - The rumours of an iPhone launch in Europe thicken even further today with the rumour that T-Mobile will be getting the iPhone in Germany on 1 November this year.
The news, picked up by The Washington Post from an article in German newspaper Rheinische Post, coincides with the news posted on Pocket-lint earlier today that contract legalities between German and UK lawyers caused delays of the announcement.
According to the article, the iPhone will sell for 450 euros (US $612). There has been no confirmation however, of the rumours the European version of the iPhone may incorporate 3G technology.
Apple hasn't confirmed a date for the launch in the UK other than it will be launched at the tail end of the year in Europe.
Earlier today rumours suggested that an announcement would be made on the sale of 1 million iPhones sold.
The rumour that T-Mobile alongside Vodafone would be getting the iPhone started Friday, with an announcement due on Monday 2 July, which however failed to materialise.
Quoting German sources, Guy Kewney from Newswireless.net reports today that so far the deal has been held up by legal wrangling, he quotes his sources:
"What we're hearing is that there was a contract drawn up in Germany; but that when Vodafone's Newbury lawyers saw it, they said they weren't signing a contract under German law, and it had to be re-drafted under UK legislation."
German press says iPhone coming to Europe 1 November
T-Mobile rumoured to set date and price in Europe
by Stuart Miles
3 July 2007 - The rumours of an iPhone launch in Europe thicken even further today with the rumour that T-Mobile will be getting the iPhone in Germany on 1 November this year.
The news, picked up by The Washington Post from an article in German newspaper Rheinische Post, coincides with the news posted on Pocket-lint earlier today that contract legalities between German and UK lawyers caused delays of the announcement.
According to the article, the iPhone will sell for 450 euros (US $612). There has been no confirmation however, of the rumours the European version of the iPhone may incorporate 3G technology.
Apple hasn't confirmed a date for the launch in the UK other than it will be launched at the tail end of the year in Europe.
Earlier today rumours suggested that an announcement would be made on the sale of 1 million iPhones sold.
The rumour that T-Mobile alongside Vodafone would be getting the iPhone started Friday, with an announcement due on Monday 2 July, which however failed to materialise.
Quoting German sources, Guy Kewney from Newswireless.net reports today that so far the deal has been held up by legal wrangling, he quotes his sources:
"What we're hearing is that there was a contract drawn up in Germany; but that when Vodafone's Newbury lawyers saw it, they said they weren't signing a contract under German law, and it had to be re-drafted under UK legislation."
Don't forget: Handelsblatt denies! Handelsblatt is a very serious newspaper for economic issues... normally!
The UK is quite well served and getting better. There are plenty of paid-for access points in major cities as almost all public telephone boxes have WiFi points, and most coffee shops etc. However the good thing is that some cities are now providing free ubiquitious WiFi. Norwich was done recently and Leeds is soon.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5297884.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4993038.stm
This will also work well for universities as most major UK unis have blanket WiFi for staff and students.
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Enjoy. They mature it in American malt whiskey barrels if my memory serves me correctly; Scotch uses sherry barrels, I believe. Oh, and it's spelled with an 'e' just like you guys do