Vodafone selected as Apple's Euro iPhone partner?
As much fanfare as Apple's partnership with AT&T is getting stateside, there continues to be eerily little official discussion about the specifics of the iPhone's upcoming European launch. The reason for the silence is a subject of some debate, but the popular theory seems to be that Apple's spoiled brat-like demands aren't going over well with Europe's major carriers. Though T-Mobile's been named as a possibility to eventually cave (or cause Apple to cave?), Credit Suisse seems to think Vodafone makes the most sense -- and now at least one retailer seems to be lending credibility to that theory. This is all super sketch, mind you -- after all, it's been widely believed that Apple would go straight to 3G for its European launch -- but phones2U now lists the 8GB iPhone (though pricing is "TBA") as being available with a handful of monthly plans. It's not out of the question for a retailer to break news like this, so we'll see what happens.[Thanks, Cassio]













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Simon @ Jun 28th 2007 2:03PM
I wouldn't take anything from what 'phones2u' say - It's not like they are owned by any carriers or a major player (like phones4u, or the link, or carphonewarehouse) - They are just a small fry company trying to get some 'hype'. It happens with most anticipated phones here sadly, and gets gadgetphiles all excited over nothing...
Joe @ Jun 28th 2007 2:22PM
I hope Vodafone IS NOT chosen. I have had two 12 month contracts with them at different times and I hated it. They would be nearly impossible to contact and disconnect from. They'd place random charges on my bill and in general just make your life complicated.
T-Mobile have been a breath of fresh air in comparison. I hope they get the iPhone. There much more an Apple type of company. Great customer service, billing/ account access and overall good coverage.
If your listening Apple. T-Mobile. Pick T-Mobile. Please.
Doug @ Jun 28th 2007 4:37PM
I suppose this is because Vodafone is present in ALL European countries...
Vodafone IS present in all countries, not so?